Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:40:20 +0200 From: "Henrik B." <saabnospamPAM_tdcadsl.dk> Subject: Re: 900 Se Auto..Timing chain...still a factor?
"derek" <stokesynospamclear.ie> skrev i en meddelelse news:cbvm3t$n5h$1nospamit.esat.net... > Hi, > help wanted. I had Saabs years back, when the timing chain was a bit of a > cost thing to replace at around 90k miles. Jep, been there, done that. But this was only the case with the 2,3-litre engines between '89 and '92. > Now, I'm back in the buying Saab market again, and looking at 900SE > Automatic, convertible.. 1996. (93 shape) > Is the timing chain still a consideration, or does it now go on forever? I't will go on forever. :o) > Is > the life expectancy of the timing chain dependant on the type of driving, ie > city or long runs? Your driving isn't of any consideration. Your oil-changes are on the other hand. > Anyone got any good advice on what to look for? Jep, 9-3 Conv. a much better car. Cheers!