Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 21:34:15 -0500 From: jeremyjnopsamnet.com (Jeremy Jacobsohn) Subject: Re: 9000s 91 timing chain question...
In article <743oen$d5j$1nopsam.quebectel.com>, phoenix8nopsametrotter.net says... > My beloved bigbertha as 132 000 km > when shoulkd i change the chain ? > My 93 9000 Aero lost its timing chain at 72,000 miles. Repair was $3400! Of course I got some new engine mounts and a nice new serpentine belt as part of that cost :-). Absolutely no warning - just cruising along and then *silence*. I suggest you *tow* the car to the mechanic now and have your chain replaced. > Will i hear it before it goes.... > > if it goes what should i expect ( damage to valve... ) > > Stephane Surprenant > 9000s 91 > who as not sold is BIG BERTHA BECAUSE HE WASD OFFERED A > PATHETICLY SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR IT ! HOW CAN SUCH A GREAT CAR HAVE SO > LITTLE VALUE TO THE IDIOTS WHO DON'T KNOW THE BRANDS THERE I'VE SAID IT ;o) > > >