Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 01:32:38 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: 900 Se Auto..Timing chain...still a factor?
derek wrote: > help wanted. I had Saabs years back, when the timing chain was a bit of a > cost thing to replace at around 90k miles. Very unusual for chain to need replacing at such a low mileage. > Now, I'm back in the buying Saab market again, and looking at 900SE > Automatic, convertible.. 1996. (93 shape) Ouch! Picking a prime example of a butchered GM monstosity then... > Is the timing chain still a consideration, or does it now go on forever? It's still the same chain (apart from the v6, which is belted), and lasts about as long. Expect to replace maybe at 200-300k miles. > Is > the life expectancy of the timing chain dependant on the type of driving, ie > city or long runs? Not really - what's important is that oil is changed regularly, and the chain tensioner is replaced when necessary. > While I'm here.. can anyone recommend any other places I > can research this car? I want one! The chain is really the least of your worries on this car. The least likely thing to leave you stranded by the road. By a mile. And relatively cheap to replace compared to some of the other items you might be looking to replace on a 1996 900. > Anyone got any good advice on what to look for? I'm the wrong guy to ask. > Thanks in anticipation Good luck. -- Grunff
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