Date: 7 Aug 2003 19:19:32 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: Saab 99 buying advice?
Someone who looks an awful lot like Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> wrote: > Ahh - there is a nicely restored one I found the other day.. They were > asking around $4,000(cdn) I think.. Looked great - can't find the damned > link again though.. Let's see - $4000 Canadian is ...(calculates)... about 12 bucks USA'n, right? > If you can get a 4 speed, you are laughing.. It works very well against the > turbo B series engine and is pretty much indestructible.. Yes, I'm certain it's a manual, as I've had the clutch in my own hands. This is the pressure plate I learned that using a spark plug wire isn't the best tool for the job, to keep it compressed. > The water pump > can be a problem as can the timing chain - but if they've done the motor > they should have addressed both and you're good for another 100,000kms.. OK, what do I need to know about this timing chain, then? He mentioned that the tensioner had been "borrowed" for a different car. How big of a hassle is that going to be? Dave