Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 09:53:02 GMT From: njahnopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Timing/Cam Belt 1985 90
In article <01be1b3b$fb86f9e0$9d4dd2ccnopsamrdog.maine.rr.com>, "Cooper Valentine" <tloveit1nopsame.rr.com> wrote: > Well, the timing belt change schedule on a SAAB is a tightly held secret. > You won't find it printed any where. this is due, primarily, to the fact > that SAABs don't have timing belts. They are 1st class engines and > therefore are equipped with the much more expensive-to-manufacture timing > chain which lasts the life of the engine. When it snaps at 250,000 mi., > the engine's life is done. > woof They don't fit chains because it produces a superior engine. In fact the only possible advantage to using a chain is their longevity compared to belts. In performance terms belts are superior because they sap less power and are quieter at high rev's. NJH. -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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