Date: 12 Jul 2004 18:09:04 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: 97 9000 CSE Turbo timing chain replacement
On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 16:41:41 GMT, Don <donnospamcom> wrote: > He explained to me that the Saab Timing chains have an automatic > tensioner and they are designed to last the life of the car. This guy > is one of Denver's largest independent Saab repair shops and all they > work on is Saab. Mile High has a good reputation, and for good reason. > In any case I won't worry about this till the car > has 100k or more miles on it. 60k isn't the magic number with Saab > like it is with other makes of cars. Don't worry about it until you hear a rattling noise from that end of the engine, which is engine-speed dependant. 100K isn't a magic number either, for this. Chances are good that it'll never need attention for the life of the car. Dave Hinz