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purple145 · 30-05-2008

have a look on Saabscene (9000) and there is no end of issues with timing chains, replacement is more than the chain itself, its the sprockets as well as they also wear along with the guides. Bills for £1500 are not uncommon, and that is before they snap, which they do or jump a tooth. Typically chain work is needed at 100k miles, some earlier.

Besides I can to a belt, but I would find doing a chain a bit more challenging.

30-05-2008	#15 (Post Link)
purple145 AO Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 1,757 Member car: ALFA 166 2.5, 145 2.0 75	Re: Timing belt vs timing chain have a look on Saabscene (9000) and there is no end of issues with timing chains, replacement is more than the chain itself, its the sprockets as well as they also wear along with the guides. Bills for £1500 are not uncommon, and that is before they snap, which they do or jump a tooth. Typically chain work is needed at 100k miles, some earlier. Besides I can to a belt, but I would find doing a chain a bit more challenging.