Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 14:02:21 GMT From: Bob Owens <bowensnopsamcom> Subject: Re: 9-5 Engine Replacement
in article 6n5t6.441353$ge4.154970015nopsam2.rdc2.tx.home.com, Saab in Texas at saabintexasnopsam.com wrote on 3/18/01 11:28 AM: > My dealer has been attempting to correct a loud whinning engine noise (which > lasts for several minutes) when my 1999 9-5 SE is started, after sitting a > few hours. He has now determined that the engine should be replaced. Has > anyone had an engine replaced and are there any concerns that I should have? > > > I recently bought a '97 900 SE Turbo that had a similar problem. The engine would whine when started but the sound went away after a couple of minutes. I live in Vermont and I thought it had to do with the cold. The dealer determined that the problem was a result of a poor bearing on the counter balance bearings. The bearing failed because it wasn't getting enough oil. There was a blocked tube that carried oil from the sump. They cleaned out the tube and replaced the bearing, now it whine free. Not sure if it's the same problem but I thought I'd mention it. Bob Owens Shelburne, VT
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