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Date: 2 Sep 2005 13:51:41 -0700
From: "SmaartAasSaabr" <smaartaassaabrnospaml.com>
Subject: Re: SAAB Quality Since GM?


Johannes a ecrit: > 4 cyl engines in 900, old 9-3 and 9000 have timing chains, but.. > > The reason I ask is because the engines 4 cyl engines in the new 9-3SS are > derived from GM engines and modified by Saab in some way, turbochargers etc. > In the UK they also sell an entry model 1.8i and 122bhp (2.0L non turbo). > This engine is a straight GM engine, that one must have timing belts? Then > there are the 1.9 diesel engines which originates from FIAT/Alfa. > > You don't find anything mentioned about chain/belt in Saab advertising, so > only a mechanic would know. The 2.0 litre 9-3 SS motor has timing chains. So do the GM Ecotec 2.2 and 2.0 motors used in other cars. The Ecotec / Global 4 motor was developed from the outset, mainly by Opel and Saab engineers exclusively. The Saab variant has a head/block/rotating assembly developed by Saab entirely. However, the block/head/rotating mass and 5-speed transmission are used nowadays also in a few cars, like the Saturn ION RedLine and Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged (with a supercharger in place of the turbo) making 205hp. If you open the hood of one of these cars, and look at the transmission it says "SAAB" right on it...

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