...just got off the phone with the dealership, and while they haven;t broken the engine down yet, they are, to quote, "90% sure the engine is ruined, due to timing belt break".

For those that asked:

- car has been paid off for over 2 years, bought it CPO in late 2003.

- timing belt was last changed at 60K by dealer, I did NOT replace the tensioners at that time (fatal last words!)

- Like many SAAB enthusiasts, I am very attentive to my car, and I do as much maintenance as possible on my own. I had no out of the ordinary sounds/vibrations/whines/wiggles/anything to indicate impending failure of tensioner, and believe me, I listened for any tell-tale sign pretty much every day since 90K miles. (at this point, a failed tensioner is pure conjecture, I assume that will be the finding, but right now at this moment I don't have a conclusive diagnosis)

I have no idea what a replacement engine costs in my area, but I have to assume it is $4000-$5000 minimum. Not sure I have the heart in it to do the legwork of finding a reputable indy, towing it from the dealer to there, finding an engine, having to rent a car while all the work gets done, and then be out thousands so I can continue on with my 10 year old car. It's a personal decision in the end, and I don't think the stress is worth it for me. Probably going to part it out on my own, and then donate what is left to charity - barring some exceptional offer from the dealer for another SAAB tomorrow.

I will likely take the advice to rent a car for a week or two so I can shop for a new vehicle at a more controlled pace and less stressed mindset.

It's both sad and funny that what perhaps bugs me the most about the last 24 hours? That I filled the gas tank up 40 miles before it died. I want my $70 worth of gas back!










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• engine ruined, what are my options?, albany, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:02:52
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, don , Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:17:02
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, tsl, Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:23:09
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, ScottA, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:55:00
  • thanks for the feedback, more info..., albany, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:57:25 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: thanks for the feedback, more info..., B Millar , Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:18:43
  • My thoughts..., B Millar , Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:57:02
  • Like others suggest, take it to an indy and, Noel, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:03:05
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, KevinM, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:15:49
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, EGD , Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:40:35
  • I would give serious consideration to repair....., MI-Roger , Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:18:45
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, Bill U, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:57:19
  • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, aaron, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:44:24
    • Re: engine ruined, what are my options?, Georgeandkira, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:44:20

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