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Re: Serpentine and timing belts - replace together? Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Serpentine and timing belts - replace together?, aarn, Mon, 10 Mar 2003 12:46:36 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
One way for the mechanic to stay on top of the problem is to cut the oilfilter open and inspect for abnormal amount of particles/shavings.
I haven't had enough failures to be able to build a database that is true.
One thing I can say is that all seven cars that I have replaced balance/timing chains on was non turbo 2.3L engines. But the years were all spread from 94 to 97.
So from my view I can say that you shouldn't worry, BUT than again I have read about several 2.0L turbo engines that suddely ran a connecting rod through the engine block without warning. So you never know.
Another failure that sneaks up on the Saab owners is that the oil pressure sensor fails, leaving the driver without the oil pressure warning light.
It's soo many lights on the dash when starting up the car that oil pressure light is easily missed when it goes dark.
Anders
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