Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:12:05 -0000 From: Skodapilot <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Where can I find a buyer guide to the classic 900 (not the newer 900/9-3/9-5)
In article <MPG.184028845e1393469896b0nopsam.demon.nl>, barboernopsamemotorfiets.nl spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > In article <MPG.1840133eac2c1bf89896b9nopsam.cis.dfn.de>, > carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com says... > > > > > > How long do the Cam chains last? For some reason, something tells to > > > > trust a chain more than a belt, because as it wears, at least you hear > > > > the rattle, and know it is time to get it sorted. > > > > > > > In my 16 valve engine it lasted 400.000 km's. It started to rattle, which > > > annoyed me, but it was stiull far from gone ;-) > > > > > > No worries there...... > > > > > Excellent. Bit better life span of a Skoda then. Normally you are > > looking at between the recommended 35k miles, and 150k miles, depending > > on how the car has been cared for/driven. There isn't a chain tensioner > > on a Skoda, so when it goes, it is time to replace straight away. But at > > least it isn't too expensive, The Part are only £12 (chain and > > sprockets), and on Estelle, there is loads of room. Unfortunatley, on a > > Favorit, the cam chain is pressed right against the right hand inner > > wing, and it is easier to get a garage to do it, but the going rate is > > about £150 labour. > > > Changing it is not very difficult, i think you should concentrate on the > gearbox, it can live forever when treated wel, but a turbo that has had a > bit too firm a hand can be disasterous! And ofcourse you know about the > Turbo, since that already has been mentioned. > I've been hearing abit about the gearboxes, on various Saab and other car forums, plus here. I know a little about what to look for in a turbo re damage, wear, blowing oil into the engine etc. Don't suppose you know when the turbos became watercooled do you. And what are the signs of wear in a classic 900 gearbox? Thanks again. -- Carl Robson http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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