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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 06:35:54 -0000
From: David Taylor <djtaylornospamoot.com>
Subject: Re: Should I buy this 1992 9000 Turbo with 168,000 miles on it for £600


> Yikes, the *parts* are $600? Is that from the dealer or is there a cheaper > place to get it? No, not dollars, pounds sterling! I did say main dealer pricing though, I know, I have the invoice. Having said that, you can get kits from Partsforsaabs, timing chains:- http://www.nospam.com/default.php?cPath=105_118 and balance shaft kits:- http://www.nospam.com/default.php?cPath=105_286 So you can do it for much cheaper than genuine items if you wish. Some people just roll on the split link timing chain by attaching it to the end of the old chain and then pulling a new chain through but this is only valid *if* the sprockets and tensioner are in good condition. If you've ever tried riding a pushbike which has a new chain on old sprockets you'll understand why. The chain and sprockets wear together and you end up with a jumping chain. Secondly, this doesn't really permit inspection of the other worn parts and does nothing about a worn balance shaft chain either. Just listen out for a rattling chain when cold, see if it goes away when hot and if it doesn't, just either be prepared to fix it or run it and hope. Same for cylinder head but if you do either of these jobs, because of the design of the engine, it's worth doing both at the same time as you have best access to the chains with the head off and if you try to do just the chains, there's a chance of damaging the head gasket. David.

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