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Re: Saab 9000 long
Posted by aaron [Email] (more from aaron) on Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:39:15
In Reply to: Saab 9000 long, Steve R, Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:21:00
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sounds like serpentine belt frayed or broke
possibly due to itself, or belt tensioner failing, maybe?
my concern would be overheating the car because unless i'm mistaken, the water pump will not turn without the belt
however, i do recall driving my 9000 to the nearest repair place (firestone) when mine came off in traffic (frayed and came off).
I think it was $150 or so to replace (I was probably overcharged) and life has been good with it since.
Inspect the belt later.
Even if it's belt tensioner, you could order that and belt from eeuro for under $200 and then it's maybe 1-2 hours labor. I had mine done a couple years ago it was 1.6 hours and $155 for the belt tensioner pulley by my local independent mech in MA.
Under $300 if you need everything and don't get overcharged for labor.
Or, you could buy belt and do it yourself, though I haven't tried yet, so you'll have to wait for advice from the more knowledgeable.
Good luck, just be glad it did it conveniently.
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