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balance chain and muffler questions
Posted by Nico [Email] (more from Nico) on Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:52:32
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I picked up my car today after being in the garage for the 65000 mile service and the idler pulley bearings being replaced. The mechanic said that he noticed that there was a hole in each muffler. He also said that the balance chain in the engine needed to be replaced with an estimated cost of $US2700 for parts and labor.
My questions are : Is this too soon for this to be happening? Why does it happen? Is it common for the balance chain to go bad? Do I have any recourse with Saab since my 1997 900 SET has 67000 miles on it? Do I need to have it done immediately or can I wait? and for how long? The mechanic seemed vague therefore I am asking the board for advice.
Does the 900 have 2 mufflers? Can someplace like Midas replace for less money with same quality? Would it be best to replace with Sports Exhaust from Saab?
I appreciate any advice from the board. Thanks.
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