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Re: Timing Belt
Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Mon, 21 Aug 2000 18:17:28
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00

>How often should the timing belt be changed? I have a 1989 Saab Turbo
>convertible

It's NOT a belt, but a chain made from Genuine Steel! Chain replacement is
only on an 'as needed' basis, which can be determined by removing the chain
tensioner and measuring its extension. 11 mm sticks in my mind as the
'repair limit', but I'd recommend that you verify that before taking any
action.

It is common for these engines to NEVER need a chain replacement, depending
on the maintenance history and the 'luck fo the draw' in terms of the
original parts.

At 144,000 miles, I definitely would recommend checking the tensioner at
the next convenient time and then again at major service intervals,
depending on what the measurement is.
Stephen Goldberger, Editor and Publisher
NINES, the magazine of the SAAB Club of North America
vist our web site at http://www.saabclub.com


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