Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:50:07 -0400 From: norm lastovica <norman.lastovicanopsamle.com> Subject: Re: Drive chain question?
is there a good source on the internet for a service manual for a '91 9000 turbo? I'd like to look into doing the timing chain on mine without removing the engine. Any hints or things that I ought to know about? chrisnew wrote: > > The moment you get *any* noise from the chain, get this side overhauled. > Listen for any untoward noise with the window open, as you can`t hear it > otherwise. Remember, its not just the chain, but also the sprockets, > especially the crankshaft one, which can be worn. > > Chris > "N. Williamson" <Spudman27nopsamcom.invalid> wrote in message > news:Spudman27-D92A29.09281829042002nopsamews.attbi.com... > > I can't say whether the manual recommends a change at 90K or not. But > > if it does, do it. It's just too critical, and small insurance against > > what could amount to a catastrophic failure. > > > > N > > > > > > "Warren Leggatt" <warrennopsamatt.demon.co.uk> wrote: > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I am about to purchase a Saab 9000 2.0 CSE. It has 83000 on the clock. I > > > have been reading up on Saab's and it looks like the chain should be > > > replaced at 90000. > > > > > > Can anyone supply info about this as the garage I am getting the car > from > > > says that you don't really need to do this. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Warren > > -- > > ********************************************* > > Why is it all the sensors seeking intelligent > > life are pointed away from earth? > > ********************************************* -- norman lastovica / oracle rdb engineering / usa / 610.696.4685