I've got a '99 93, I'd pull the engine just to make the job easier. I'd also
be concerned at what else you found in there, rod(s) could be bad, crank
through, etc.
It's very comforting to know you got 203K out of it, mine is only at 80K.
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Stephen West-Fisher
N4IK
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of mgbnutt at aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:26 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] Non-LBC question
Sorry to bother the list with this question, but I need some non-LBC advice:
(Please respond off-list)
My 2002 Saab 9-3 has a developed a bad rod knock at 203,000 miles. Does
anyone have any experience (successfully) replacing the lower end bearings
without pulling the engine from the car? (New bearing will cost me about
$150
and a used engine swap is looking to be about $3500.)
I realize that "flying in" new bearings is an 'iffy" procedure at best, but
this is not meant to be a long term solution. I'm just looking for a cheap
fix so I can drive a few 1,000 miles until I can buy another vehicle. Any
suggestions greatly appreciated!
BTW - You don't necessarily have to have had Saab experience - I was just
hoping someone on the list had successfully performed this sort of
procedure.
Thanks!
Donny V
1978 MGB
2002 Saab 9-3 (not running)
2004 Volvo XC90
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