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Re: 60k service $1500???
Posted by Greg [Email] (more from Greg) on Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:32:25
In Reply to: 60k service $1500???, TPB, Fri, 2 Dec 2005 22:45:03
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There are two different tensioners on your SAAB, a tensioner for the TIMING BELT, and a tensioner assembly for the SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT.
TIMING BELT TENSIONER - Wayne is correct, timing belt replacement is a free warranty item at 60K, but replacement of the tensioner is NOT. However, YOU BY ALL MEANS should REPLACE the timing belt tensioner. I had 60K service done on my 9-5 including timing belt ($600 total) but did not replace tensioner. 10K miles later I had a $5K engine replacement when the tensioner failed. REPLACE IT!
SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - I just replaced my serpentine belt and tensioner assembly at 105K miles at an independent dealer. The tensioner was $184 and belt was $48. Labor was $128 (2 hours). $360 total.
I don't know how your dealer is getting to $1500, but I'm not a mechanic, just a guy who loves to drive his Saab but can't believe how expensive these cars are to drive and maintain. I feel like a wife who can't leave an abusive relationship...
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Posts in this Thread:
- 60k service $1500???, TPB, Fri, 2 Dec 2005 22:45:03
- Re: 60k service $1500???, Greg, Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:32:25 <-- Viewing This Message
- We need a more specified list to help, SWEDECAR
, Sat, 3 Dec 2005 09:15:49 - Re: 60k service $1500???, wayne, Sat, 3 Dec 2005 05:10:40
- data point, DW, Sat, 3 Dec 2005 04:45:05
- Re: 60k service $1500???, albanysaab, Sat, 3 Dec 2005 03:21:21
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