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1999 9-5 front
Posted by saabnow (more from saabnow) on Tue, 24 Feb 2004 18:09:10 
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Subject: 1999 9-5 'front cover reseal' $1500?
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1999 9-5 'front cover reseal' $1500?
 
I'm the original owner of a 1999 Saab 9-5; just went in to the dealer for my
40,000 mile service. I've done regular maintenance (oil change 2x/yr; 10k,
20k, 30k dealer service; brakes at 30k; tires at 38k miles).
 
Dealer service dept says I'm leaking a little oil from the front cover
(protects the timing cover/timing chain), so I need  to pay over $1500 (2/3
labor) for a front cover reseal.
 
How common is this, and does the price sound reasonable (east coast USA,
$89/hr labor)?
 
Also, they discovered oil on a sensor, indicating the seals on the turbo are
might be starting to go.  Sounds like the turbo replacement is another
$800,Êalthough they suggested fixing the front cover issue may solve all the
current oil leaks.
 
I thougth Saabs were supposed to clear 100k miles with limited maintenance.
Should I get a second opinion, or just 'bite the bullet'? Any advice
appreciated.

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