Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 03:29:47 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 280 Bhp in Saab 9-3 from next year.
"Henrik B." wrote: > "ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> skrev i en meddelelse > news:414F55DF.4020107nospamo.com... > > > Is it going to have the same rubber timing belt interference design as the > > GM V6 engines in the previous GM Saabs? The timing belts that cost $1,000 > > to replace every 30,000 miles. They would probably make sure they use the > > DI cassettes that burn up every 30,000 miles as well. And then wonder why > > people aren't repeat purchasers of the GM Saabs. > > As I understood it, it's gonna be a Saab developed engine, which probably > means chains. :o) As a newbie Saab ( 9000 ) owner I like the idea of chains. My previous GM/Vauxhall ( also made as Opel ) Cavaliers ( Ascona / Vectra ) loved to destroy timing belts just as you thought it was time to replace them ! Decades ago I owned a Rover 2000 TC ( P6 ) with duplex timing chains. Nice reliable things. :-) > And yes, a DI - or rather two. But then again, the are getting more and more > durable. Besides that, they're nowadays making single modules for each > cylinder, meaning lower costs for the owner, should the fry... The DI cassette is frankly great - as long as is doesn't break ! Changing plugs was never so easy before ! Graham
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