I'm attempting to replace the timing chain in my '93 900 Convertible non-turbo. I've purchased the new chain from the Saab dealer and opted to go for the "Alternative" one with an open link in the chain to make replacement easier. Two Q's...

1. Good decision or bad decision to go with the open link chain option for easier installation?

2. What are the Steps from start to finish, even the small obvious ones, to accomplish replacement of the new timing chain? I'm generally a good mechanically minded person (for many cars I've done my own brakes, mufflers, plugs, alternators, etc). However attempting my own timing chain replacement is beyond my comfort zone, but something I'm willing to attempt.

1. Valve cover is removed.
2. Flywheel is already at TDC.
3. Old Timing chain is still fully installed.
4. The engraved lines on the 2 shafts directly under the valve cover that operate the lifting of the valves are not lined up with the "v" arrows on the holders that they rotate in.
5. What next for replacing with open link chain???

Thanks for any input you all can provide...

Jeff

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• Alternative Timing Chain Replacement - 2 Q's..., Jello4j - 900, Sat, 21 May 2005 14:17:27 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Open-link chain isn't easier..., GregD, Sat, 21 May 2005 23:17:54
    • Re: Trying to solve, Jello4j - 900, Sun, 22 May 2005 21:21:07
      • Re: Trying to solve, GregD, Sun, 22 May 2005 21:42:27
        • Re: The marks on my cams are, Jello4j - 900, Mon, 23 May 2005 19:24:47
          • jello4j; remember there are two (2) TDCs, rotate your, John R. Asp, Mon, 23 May 2005 20:17:04
            • Re: jello4j; remember there are two (2) TDCs, rotate your, Jello4j - 900, Tue, 24 May 2005 18:58:32
              • Excellent, now we are getting somewhere..., John in CT, Tue, 24 May 2005 19:19:36
                • Re: Excellent, now we are getting somewhere..., Jello4j - 900, Thu, 26 May 2005 19:24:41
                  • Re: Excellent, now we are getting somewhere..., John in CT, Thu, 26 May 2005 19:45:54
            • Re: jello4j; remember there are two (2) TDCs, rotate your, Jello4j - 900, Tue, 24 May 2005 18:47:03
            • that's CCW when viewed from front of engine....., john in CT, Mon, 23 May 2005 20:58:53
        • The teeth on my 239K mile 900S cams look like new, john in CT, Mon, 23 May 2005 17:28:15
  • Re: Alternative Timing Chain Replacement - 2 Q's..., tweetiedancer, Sat, 21 May 2005 16:00:36
    • Re: Alternative Timing Chain Replacement - 2 Q's..., Jello4j - 900, Sat, 21 May 2005 20:54:41
      • After you remover the AC compressor you will see the, john in CT, Sun, 22 May 2005 16:31:12

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