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thinkglad

Oct 15, 2008 01:39 PM

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.
Thanks for the info.

Roto	Oct 15, 2008 04:27 PM

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

thinkglad

Oct 15, 2008 05:13 PM

RE: New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain

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	Oct 15, 2008 08:15 PM

RE: New SAAB owner 95' 900 timing belt/chain

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

thinkglad

Oct 16, 2008 11:15 AM

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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