Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 04:29:03 GMT From: "LC" <goalie22nospamail.com> Subject: Re: Info to keep your turbo running A1?
I talked with him today. He left out of town thursday, and won't be back until next week. He wrote me as he checked it out after I drove it the other day, and here's what he said. ---- From owner ------- I think the hb/Crankshaft pulley was replaced at some point around 100K (I'll have to check the records to be sure) The belts were definitely loose. I did tighten up the steering belt but wasn't exactly sure how to do the alt belt. The sqeaul did temporarily disappear after the steering belt tightening so I didn't follow up on it. --------- END ------ So I think the problem may be solved. To make refrence to your questions... there are no oil leaks. After looking at the guy's driveway and how clean it was would be a testament to that. Besides, I figured if it was going to leak, I'd see something on the ground at one point or another. I stopped twice to check the ground at other various points.. nothing on the ground. So if the pulley is damaged, it's due to just pure age, and nothing else. Otherwise, I just need to get the belts tighter, and hope for the best. I love the turbo, and hoping I'll get a good car for a decent price. =) "The Malt Hound" HpmdnbAT8LYbm3XcRVn-2Anospamphia.com... > > "LC" <goalie22nospamail.com> wrote in message > news:x8GFd.8896$Vj3.6312nospamsvr17.news.prodigy.com... >> John, >> >> Yikes! Okay.. so you've scared me a bit, and I'm somewhat reconcidering >> the car. I know what my wife would do if I bought another car and it >> broke down on me right away! I'd be sleeping alone for the next 6 weeks. >> I have a few questions for you about the crankshaft pulley problem. I'm >> not sure if the owner had it replaced or not. He told me he was pretty >> certain the belts were getting loose. He's a saab guy, and belongs to >> saabnet They are also 5 yrs. old. >> >> 1. What causes the pulley to seperate? > > > Age. Oil contamination. > >> Can anything be done to prevent it? > > Make sure that the oil seal is not leaking. > >> 2. How hard of a job is this as a DIY? (Remember, you're talking to a >> computer geek here) > > It's a bit tricky for a home DIY guy to do. The nut on the ned of the > crank is pretty tight, so you need big tools and a way to hold the crank > from turning. You also need a big torque wrench for reassembly. > >> 3. How much should I expect to pay someone to do it? > > Dunno. I'v enever paid anyone. Just did it myself. > >> 4. What is the worst that could happen if I don't do it right away? > > If it goes completely slack you will not drive the alternator or water > pump. > >> >> The owner is adamant that there are no fluid, oil, trans fluid, etc. >> leaks whatsoever. Looking in his driveway and under the car after >> driving it, I didn't see anything. I read something about when replacing >> crank pulley, there is a point where you replace some oil pump O-Rings, >> and reseat the pump, etc? Shouldn't there be an oil leak of some type >> that goes along with this problem? > > Nope. There does not have to be a leak. Hey, who knows, maybe it is just > a loose belt? > > -Fred W > >
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