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I say that evey time I drive that car.
Posted by tiff [Email] (more from tiff) on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:44:47
In Reply to: Re: lubricate the timing belt tensioner - V6, B Millar
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, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:53:20
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I say that evey time I drive that car.
2000 with 130K .
tensioner, fuel pump, heater bypass valve, vac check valves, trans oil leaks, front main seal (I think), window regulator wheels, 2 wheel bearings, and steering rack getting stiff.
With a list like that, for a car that books around $3000, not only is it impractical to pay a professional, it seems prudent to prevent the "scheduled" demise of stupid adjustable pulley that Saab charges $350 for. I saw a photo of a nearly identical tensioner for a GM car that was new for $60. It might even be that same part for all I know. It wouldn't surprise me.
I think we all know that lubrication is as important as manufacturing tolerances and that lubrication compensates for some degree of lower manufacturing quality. Certainly, a fine, precision part with no lube is not good. With only 70K miles on my car, the tensioner was dry and in pieces. It's really inexcusable.
So, I think I'll lubricate it, and let the lemmings jump into the sea.
9-5 stink! Long live 900's. And, don't mock me. I told you guys to not bother tell me to buy a new one. I already thought of it. Duh. Let's see if we can be a little more clever.
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Posts in this Thread:
- lubricate the timing belt tensioner - V6, tiff, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:23:33
- Re: lubricate the timing belt tensioner - V6, ScottA, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:52:49
- V6...., LesH, Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:45:28
- Re: lubricate the timing belt tensioner - V6, LesH, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:52
- Re: lubricate the timing belt tensioner - V6, tiff, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:09
- Why? n/m, jimmy, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:16:25
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