Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 19:11:55 +0100 From: Dave Plowman <dave.soundnospamnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: Timing Belts (was Re: Cost of repair Audi BMW Saab...(crossposting))
In article <2ghhetF1kifvU3nospamberlin.de>, Dave Hinz <DaveMay2004nospam-creek.net> wrote: > Earlier, Saab used timing gears in the V4 engines, which were again > noisier than a rubber band (oops, "belt") but give more positive > and reliable timing. The (German) Ford V4 that SAAB used was designed before timing belts arrived. Ford UK made a V4 and V6 with gear driven camshafts - and they used to strip. They were made of fibre for noise reasons. -- *Ah, I see the f**k-up fairy has visited us again Dave Plowman dave.soundnospamnet.co.uk London SW 12 RIP Acorn