Date: 12 Jul 2004 18:09:04 GMT
From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net>
Subject: Re: 97 9000 CSE Turbo timing chain replacement



On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 16:41:41 GMT, Don <donnospamcom> wrote:
> He explained to me that the Saab Timing chains have an automatic
> tensioner and they are designed to last the life of the car. This guy
> is one of Denver's largest independent Saab repair shops and all they
> work on is Saab. 

Mile High has a good reputation, and for good reason.  

> In any case I  won't worry about this till the car
> has 100k or more miles on it. 60k isn't the magic number with Saab
> like it is with other makes of cars. 

Don't worry about it until you hear a rattling noise from that
end of the engine, which is engine-speed dependant.  100K isn't
a magic number either, for this.  Chances are good that it'll 
never need attention for the life of the car.

Dave Hinz

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