Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 22:35:19 GMT From: "Jack O'Lantern" <NixSpamnospamam.com> Subject: Serpentine belts and Pulley Crap
Whats up with these saab cars. After driving the big three for 35 yrs, I have never seen such poor quality until now. I had been warned about the belt and pulleys so at appr 43K I took it ( 9000 2.3 ) to to the dealer for a new belt and pulley check. They changed the belt and the fixed idler pulley ($250). Told me that everything else was great. At 48k the tensioner pulley suddenly seized and snapped off a mounting bolt. Tow plus new belt , new pulley and tensioner bracket ($400). And now at 62K the old gal started to shred its belt. Luckily I was only a few miles from the dealer. The damage; new belt; 2 more new pulleys and this time they said I need a new crank pulley......ouch.... ($750). Grand total for 1 yr of 19K interrupted miles...................drum roll please.............. ($1400 ). I have got to get me one of those saab franchises or at least some shares........should beat Nortel hands down or should I say.....belts off!