Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:24:53 GMT From: "Jason Butterfield" <jrbutternopsamr.net> Subject: Re: NG 900 2.0 engine idler pulley question
I've got a 94 900S V6 that apparently is 'known' for ripping both apart. Found out when it happened at ~85k mi. Luckily the bozo that was driving (housemate) didn't try to go very far when he didn't hear the noise over the radio. ;/ Local Saab guru (not authorized Saab mechanic mind you - but the guy knows how to read a manual and how to fix Saabs) did the job for something like $35 a pulley and maybe an hour and a half of labor. He charges $65/hr which seems to be the norm in NE (if not low) for Saab mechanics. I know it's not the same engine, so I hope this helps someone... Jason "Doney" <remove2reachdavedoneynopsamm.com> wrote in message news:FoL38.50228$fg.2980937nopsam.nnrp.aus1.giganews.com... > At 65K mi., the small idler pulley froze, ripping the timing belt. I > replaced it and the belt however I did not replace the large idler pulley > above the crank shaft pulley. I've seen recommendations of replacement of > the belt and both pulleys ever 50K mi. in this group. > > My dealer told me today that this large idler pulley above the crank shaft > pulley rarely goes bad and he did not recommend replacement. > > My question to you all is how many have had the small and / or large idler > pulley actual fail on there NG 900's? > > Thanks in advance. > - Dave > >
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