Date: 27 Sep 2002 06:59:13 -0700 From: ptimlinnopsamo.com (Patrick Timlin) Subject: Re: 1990 900S Timing Chain
"Matthew Roth" <mroth8nopsamr.com> wrote ... > I have a '90 900S, and have replaced the timing chain once (at the > dealer's recommendation). I have since moved, and the local dealer > is telling me that there is no suggested time to change it, and that > I shouldn't have it changed unless I have problems and / or hear it. > Any suggestions? > Sorry - I forgot to add that the timing chain was replaced at about 60k > miles, and the car now has 121k. Unfortunately I think you got hosed! Classic Saab 900's use real chains, not belts. It is only cars with belts that need to be changed periodically, typically somewhere in the 60-80K range. But for our cars, with a real chain, there is no need to replace it until there is a problem. Usually you will get plenty of warning when you hear it rattling around as it stretches and gets loose, at which point you can wander over to get it done when you get a chance. Having one break on you is almost unheard of unless you ignore the rattling for a year or two. <grin> Glad you have a better dealer now! Patrick
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