SAAB whining noise

Tiny
FOWLPLAYRACING
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  • 2004 SAAB 9-3
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 108,000 MILES
Changed the water pump and now have a whining noise that changes with rpm. Also fuel mileage has decreased slightly
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 AT 10:24 PM

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Tiny
MNTHNY4
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  • 612 POSTS
U WILL NEED TO RESET ENGINE TIMING CHAIN & BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN, TO CORRECT ISSUE, NOTE IF U DONT U WILL LOSE YOUR ENGINE CHAIN WILL BREAK IF U R LUCK ONLY THE BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN & YOUR ENGINE WILL START TO OVERHEAT BUT U WILL GET A WARNING CHIME SOUND BEFORE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. GOOD LUCK.
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 9:54 PM
Tiny
HELPMYSAAB
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I am having the same problem. Do you have an image that shows the two chains? I purchased a tool to hold the chain in alignment so during the changing of the pump. I thought this would keep this from happening.
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Friday, April 15th, 2011 AT 8:17 PM

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