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Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 06:08:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: Craig's C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au>
Subject: Re: changing Timing chain and balance chain


On the subject of timing chains, I have finally obtained a new timing chain (with master link) and a new timing chain tensioner kit (the newer type) to keep in spares for when I need to replace the timing chain in the 8V B201 engine in my 1982/83 900S. The engine car has done almost 250 k km's so it's definitely in the ballpark range for timing chain problems to become evident, though at the moment (without getting the car over to a proper Saab service dealer) I don't think there are any high-demand problems with the timing chain, etc. Has anyone done an engine-in-place replacement of the timing chain and/or chain tensioner in an 8V 900? Was there anything good or bad that you remember about doing it? I've seen a few references on the web about the process but have not spoken to anyone who's actually done it. I agree with most people that lifting the engine out just to do a timing chain is probably a very expensive option unless it's also used to do other things which can't really be done when the engine is in the car. However, when facilities to life an engine are not available locally without taking the car to a Saab service agent (and paying for the labour more than anything else to get the job done), is there anything special to watch out for? Regards, Craig. -- Craig's Saab C900 Page --> http://nospam/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab 900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 and NG900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.nospam.net http://www.nospam c900nospam.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc.

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