Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:20:49 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: SAAB Quality Since GM?
Pooh Bear wrote: > > ma_twain wrote: > > > Malt_Hound wrote: > > > > > Steve Wade wrote: > > > > > >>> Not a particular good example. The 9-5 also has chain-driven cam-shafts. > > >>> > > >> > > >> This seems to suggest that at least one core value is still intact - > > >> which > > >> is nice to know.. > > > > > > Timing chain is a core value? Why so lazy people don't have to do > > > maintenance and their engine will not self destruct? I suppose Ferrari > > > has no core values either because they use those reprehensible timing > > > belts in their inferior engine designs? > > > > Perhaps you enjoy spending $1,000 every 30,000 miles just to replace a > > timing belt and much more if it breaks while the engine is running - I > > don't. > > That really is the point. Having to replace a timing belt at some considerable > expense at regular intervals is not a great feature. > > The only explanation I've ever heard in favour of timing belts is low audible > noise ( Oh and maybe reduced cost for manufacturer - but that's not something > of interest to the purchaser ) . In view of the excellent sound insulation in a > Saab - that's not really a convincing argument. > > Give me a timing chain any day. What are the new 9-3SS? belt or chain?
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