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Posted by BrianZ (more from BrianZ) on Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:55:48
In Reply to: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, SaabKen, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:46:03
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Hi there, I'm in the final stretch of my TC/BS and head gasket replacement. I have also taken off the sump or oil pan for a good cleaning and it needed it. Putting the timing cover back on was a snap without the oil pan or head to interfere.
The car is a 91 9kt with 157K miles. I'm trying to get 300K miles out of the car.
Bought all the parts from Eeuroparts. Every component in the timing chain/balance shaft area has been replaced. Did I need to replace all these parts? No, but I'm the "while I'm there" type of person so I've replaced just about everything. Parts cost around $600US. I'm finding out that all the little seals and misc cost quite a bit causing budget strain.
It really is a tough call on when to draw the line how much one should spend to keep a vehicle running. I hate making a monthly payment, so I keep fixing them until my cars won't move anymore. Bye
BrianZ
86 9kt 220K miles
91 9kt 157K miles, should be back on the road by Aug 1
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Posts in this Thread:
- Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, SaabKen, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:46:03
- If nothing else, just remove the valve cover and inspec, Bradley, Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:14:17
- Read the spread of comments..., 94 Aero, Wed, 10 Jul 2002 01:55:20
- Re: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, peter , Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:42:08
- Re: Timing chain/balance shaft/head gasket replace costs ?, peter , Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:34:45
- NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo, Robert Kaplan, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:19:45
- One more opinion and then I'll shut up..., SteveB, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:11:33
- Yes I am, BrianZ, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:55:48 <-- Viewing This Message
- Ken, still cannot believe you should need this.., Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:34:56
- Opinion - Replacing the engine is cheaper..., SteveB, Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:05:53
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