Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 10:01:29 +0100 From: "Andrew Hookins" <andrew.hookinsnopsamamnopsamodata.co.uk> Subject: Re: Do I have to change 2 chains and 4 gears inside my 1996SAAB9000AERO engine?
Hi, If you're not confident in the mechanic's diagnoses, seek a second opinion, but do it sooner rather than later. You have two chains, the timing chain and the counterbalance shafts' chain. Timing chain noise can be heard clearly at the top of the engine. Noise from the chain for the counterbalance shafts will seem to come from lower down in the 'chest' of the engine / timing chain cover. If the chains do need replacing this soon it would be prudent to replace the chain guides and inspect the tensioners for correct operation. I know its a lot of money, but its a lot less than having to pay for a new engine, which could be what you're faced with if the timing chain breaks or even just jumps. Good luck. AndyH "FeelsSoGood" <feelssogoodnopsamatico.ca> wrote in message news:3lJD8.2115$w04.522915nopsam20.bellglobal.com... > Hi! > I bought my 1996SAAB9000Aero(at 108,000 Km). > Recently I had my car inspected by a dealer service(free 52 point > inspection). > The engineer said to me "The engine is making noises. So you sould change 2 > chains and 4 gears of the engine.". > I didn't realize the engine noise but I can hear the noise very well when > my car was under the hoist. > But the service price will be approximately CND$600(Part Cost) + > CND$95(Labor Charge) X 8 hours!!! That's going to be CND$1600~1700 after > TAX. > The engineer told me I should drive the car very gently and carefully or I > could ruin the engine. > Do I have to change them now? I'm not sure if I have to change them right > now. Now the mileage is about 110,000 Km. > > Could somebody give me an advise or any idea, please? > > Thank you very much... > Have a nice drive in your nice SAABs!!! > > > >
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