Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 12:58:51 -0500 From: "KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net> Subject: Re: Timing chain = $1200.???
The 2.3l motor has a reputation as tough on timing chains. The thing is that the timing chain is not the only chain there. The balance shaft also has a chain. These wear and must be replaced. It has been supposed that the balance shaft chain does not get enough oil and that running a bit high on the dipstick (to the 'X' in MAX) may help. If you get it down this far, replace the front main seal, belt idler pulleys (both of them), belt tensioner, timing chain. Look closely at all of the sprockets. If any wear is shown, replace them. Also inspect and replace the chain guides as well. the link shows describes this. Also, look to www.townsendimports.com and www.saabnet.com 9kbb for more information. The 9k is a great car, but does have its issues, as do all cars. http://quasimotors.gar.net/balance_home.htm KeithG "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message news:3C9C82BF.FFF5110Dnopsamanytime.co.uk... > > > VIKINGMAN wrote: > > > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> skrev i en meddelelse > > news:3C9C4A6F.8FA85286nopsamanytime.co.uk... > > > > > took a full day of work. The chain last 100-150k miles, it is very > > different > > > from the synthetic belts often used. You can't compare with the belts that > > > will break if not replaced ~40k; even sooner if the fitter makes a > > mistake. > > > Divide cost of chain/sprocket replacement by the mileage and yo get > > $0.01/mile. > > > > A chain lasts waaay longerthan 100-150k miles. Think of all the old 99/900, > > which have 200-250k miles and still running the same chain! > > > > Cheers! > > Well, it depends... you may be lucky. At least the chain gets noisy. > > Johannes
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