2003 Saab 9-3 repair Question Timing Chain

2003 SAAB 9-3
166,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I have a vibration in the motor. Been told that it is the timing chain, but perhaps it's the balance chain. Should I get both chains and tensioner's replaced at the same time?
Sep 3, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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if the shop is certain that one or the other is definitely the fault then yes it would be a good time to go ahead and have both replaced to save a lot of money on labor fees in the future.
Sep 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM
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