New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain - Saab Forums

thinkglad · #1 10-15-2008, 01:39 PM

I just bought a 95' 900 SE turbo convertible with 89K miles on it from a buddy of mine. Does this motor have a timing belt or chain ? I want to replace soon if its a belt.
Thanks for the info.

Roto · #2 10-15-2008, 04:27 PM

If it isn't a V-6 than it's a chain. By the way chains are in no way more reliable than belts

They stretch

thinkglad · #3 10-15-2008, 05:13 PM

Hmm.....ok a broken belt will cause allot of damage, I will check the chain for stretch and see if it is still in tollerance.
Thanks, this is my first SAAB, so far it seems to be a great car !!

Roto · #4 10-15-2008, 08:15 PM

a broken chain causes just as much if not more damage...

thinkglad · #5 10-16-2008, 11:15 AM

Gotcha, as I understand there is a measuring device for the slack under the AC compressor correct ?