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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Default New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain
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.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Default RE: New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain
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
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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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 !!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Default RE: New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain
a broken chain causes just as much if not more damage...
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Default RE: New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain
Gotcha, as I understand there is a measuring device for the slack under the AC compressor correct ?
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