Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:25:49 +0100
From: MH <nonospamo>
Subject: Re: Lifetime of Saab



 >  Another weak point of this  engine was the balance shaft drive gear.

Only if the bearings are worn, the gear might loose its teeth... so, as long as 
you replace the bearings in time, there's no problem with the gear.

-- 
MH
'72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96
'91 900i

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