Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:11:12 -0500 From: "Doney" <remove2reachdavedoneynopsamm.com> Subject: Re: Timing Belt replacement
> Only about $80 in parts if you do it yourself. The belt was $28, The upper left pulley was $13. Because it happened on a Saturday I had it towed to Sears. They charged labor and a parts mark up, Total $200. > $200 and your wallet is thin ? I'm sorry to tell you this, but Saab > repairs are not exactly cheap - > See my earlier post on having just replacing the head gasket, exhaust system, and a cracked fog light a few weeks ago. That's why I'm a little edgy about the cost of keeping this car. (Saab dealer quoted $180 just to replace the fog light!)