Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 15:51:37 -0700 From: Alex Shulgin <colenzaenopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: 94 V6 Timing Belt
Thanks for the info Steve!!! Steve Crowe wrote: > On Tue, 29 Aug 2000 00:21:01 -0700, Alex Shulgin > <colenzaenopsamspring.com> wrote: > > >What is the proper maintainance interval for the 900 SE V6 timing belt. > >The manual says 95,000 miles but the dealer told me to change it every > >30-35,000 miles. Whats the deal??? Do these engines eat timing belts??? > >Any info would be appreciated..... > > Alex, > > Timing belt change interval on 94-96 900/9000 V-6 is 30K starting at > 35K. Saab will pay (if done at a dealer) for the first 3 (35K, 65K, > 95K) if done + or - 5K of the interval (ie 30K-40K, 60K-70K, 90K-100K) > After that, it is customers responsibility. > > 1997 interval is 60K starting at 65K. Saab buys one belt only at 65K, > + or - 5K. > There was no 1998 V-6. > 1999-2000 9-5 V-6 is 60K starting at 60K. Saab buys one belt only at > 60K, + or - 5K. > > DO THE BELT AT THE INTERVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > A broken belt is a horrible and ugly thing. The valves/heads WILL be > destroyed and possibly the short block. Expect a bill of $5K and up > for this type of repair. > > Good luck, > Steve Crowe, ASE CMAT/L1, Saab Master Level Tech > Harpers Ferry, WV > scrowenopsamink.net