Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:09:52 -0600 From: "Murray Pastko" <murraynopsamnet> Subject: Re: Noisy timing chain change ?
pascal thebault wrote in message <7d69bh$g6v$1nopsamee.iway.fr>... >I get a '91 9000 2.3i CS Saab with 130.000 miles on original engine. >Now, the timing chain is noisy and I'm looking for a decision. >First solution : I'm living with the rattle. >Second way : I change the chain but I have a lot of questions about. The >main : is it possible without engine removing ? . > >Pascal THEBAULT / FRANCE > Pascal, You are driving on borrowed time. The chain could go at any time, bending the valves or worse-major engine rebuild. You will need a new chain and new tensioner. It can be done without removing the engine. Don't wait. Murray