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Re: Thanks. One more small question... Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Thanks. One more small question..., Nathan1, Sun, 21 May 2006 14:26:43 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Well, what I meant with my comment about the Saturn making it to 100K was that as long as no clumsy fingers has been in there messing with the belt from the factory installation, it might do better than having someone go in there at 60K, throwing a new belt on and leaving the old pulleys tensioned to hell and back (if that's what's causing the failures?).
This is only me brain storming a little (you might call it rambling) so in no way do I suggest to change the 60K interval that Saab have deciced that Saab needs.
I'm just quitely wondering why the same engine in another car body will do better with a longer timing belt change interval.
I can not recommend either or for your car. It might very well make it to 120K which is the next interval regarding Saabs standpoint. Or you might decide that if it made it to 100K, you have someone install a new belt and tensioner kit at that time.
Just keep in mind that it is an approx $3000.00 gamble so you should keep your ears open for noises from the engine compartment and especially from the timing belt area.
Some people have been lucky enough to hear the rumbling early enough to make it to the shop without engine failure.
Anders
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