Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:33:37 -0000 From: Skodapilot <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Where can I find a buyer guide to the classic 900 (not the newer 900/9-3/9-5)
In article <MPG.183fbff39f1092d09896afnopsam.demon.nl>, barboernopsamemotorfiets.nl spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > In article <MPG.183f734b3c67fd169896b6nopsam.cis.dfn.de>, > carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com says... > > > > How long do the Cam chains last? For some reason, something tells to > > trust a chain more than a belt, because as it wears, at least you hear > > the rattle, and know it is time to get it sorted. > > > In my 16 valve engine it lasted 400.000 km's. It started to rattle, which > annoyed me, but it was stiull far from gone ;-) > > No worries there...... > Excellent. Bit better life span of a Skoda then. Normally you are looking at between the recommended 35k miles, and 150k miles, depending on how the car has been cared for/driven. There isn't a chain tensioner on a Skoda, so when it goes, it is time to replace straight away. But at least it isn't too expensive, The Part are only £12 (chain and sprockets), and on Estelle, there is loads of room. Unfortunatley, on a Favorit, the cam chain is pressed right against the right hand inner wing, and it is easier to get a garage to do it, but the going rate is about £150 labour. -- Carl Robson http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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