Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 02:45:50 GMT From: Steve Crowe <scrowenospamink.net> Subject: Re: 1995 Saab 9000 CDE V6 Timing Belt Went
On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:51:23 -0400, "ort11" <ort11nospampc.com> wrote: >Hi All: > >Yep, my very nice 9000 1995 just tossed the timing belt and the local >mechanic says at least some of the valves are bent. It has about 89k on >it, I wish I would have changed at 75k. or even 88.5k. I was looking >forward to running this car for quite awhile longer. > >So, anyone out there have this happen to them on the 9000 V6 (with >something like a billion vales or so to replace ... -:). > >I am soliciting input from the gallery... > >1) Don't fix it, sell for parts >2) Rebuild the engine >3) Replace engine with a rebuilt > >I REALLY LIKED THIS CAR. The milage was excellent and even though it did >not have a turbo, it crused very nicely on the open road. > >My son was driving it and noticed the engine light popping on and off a >bit and then nothing. Yes, I said from now on to pull over right away, >but I blame myself for not making sure the belt was changed. > >So, any input would be appreciated and welcomed especially from anyone who >had this happen. > >1992 Asto Van LT EXT 4WD (had to repair while 9000 is on the bench) > >1995 Saab 9000 CDE >1999 Saab 9-5 >2001 Saab 9-5 SE Wagon > >Thanks in advance > If you decide to fix it, I have a set of heads from a car that lost the bottom end. Valves alone are $50.00 each from Saab. Look for cracked camshafts and valve guide, common point of failure when belt breaks. BTW, belt replacement is every 30K miles starting at 35K on 94-96 900 and 9000 cars. Saab even pays for the first 3! (35K, 65K and 95K) Good luck, Steve Crowe, Saab Master Tech scrowenospamink.net Harpers Ferry, WV