Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 19:33:38 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: SAAB 9000 2.3 CS crank shaft problem
E.Varnell wrote: > > Justin VanAbrahams wrote in message <3616F4C8.7781nopsamnet>... > >E.Varnell wrote: > >> > >> This is a little worrying. I recently bought a 1992 9000 CS 2.3 as a safe > >> car which would be ultra reliable but I seem to have picked a year and > >> engine size that is a little dodgy. I have been wondering whether the > quirks > >> I experienced were just "features" but reading these mails maybe not. > >> > >[snip] > > > >> It is a shame because I love the car otherwise and I don't want to sell > it. > >> However reading about the problems of 1992 2.3 9000's I am having some > >> doubts! > > > > > >How many miles does the car have? > > > >Have you checked the air mass meter and the o2 sensor? > >Have you changed your tranny fluid (should be done not > >less than every 50,000 miles)? Have you changed your > >power steering fluid? > > > >-Justin > > Thanks for your reply > > The car has done 95000 Miles. When I bought it had done 92000 and had just > had its latest Full Saab Service. > The car has a full Saab service history which I imagine means that all the > fluid changes and checks have been > carried out. Maybe I am being optimistic? Possibly... if the work was done by a genuine Saab mechanic, and not some random garage you're probably alright. > I could certainly change the power steering fluid but could this make the > car pull to one side? No, but it could cause the wheel to not straighten out entirely. > Can you explain what you mean by Tranny? Transmission. > I'm not sure I would know how to test the meters you referred to. I would > imagine I need special equipment to test them. > Is this correct? Definitely. I would strongly suggest taking your car to a reputable garage, that specializes in Saabs, and prepared to spend a couple hours' worth of labor to have a professional go over the entire car. You'll get a better idea of exactly what you car's ailments are, and how to deal with them -Justin
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