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Date: 18 Nov 1998 13:30:09 GMT
From: "CoD" <conor_daly_DELETE_ME_nopsamail.com>
Subject: Re: '85 90 running hot?


Paul Smith <hg80nopsam.pipex.com> wrote in article <36416CE8.99E0819nopsam.pipex.com>... > Hi, > > I'm the proud owner of my first Saab, a 1985 90 (sold in the UK for a > year or so, the last incarnation of the 99). I noticed last week and > today that it's starting to run hot whenever I have to sit in traffic. > The temperature is rising steadily into the red after about 10 minutes. > The fan comes on eventually, but doesn't really prevent the temp rising. > The oil/water levels are fine. > > I know Saabs run hot, but is this sort of thing normal? If not, any > advice? Thermostat etc?? Yes, Try a new Radiator Fan switch. The switch (oddly enough) is located on one of the radiator tanks. You can test if this is at fault by: 1. Run the car until warm. 2. Disconnect the switch wiring and jump it (the wiring plug, not the switch) with a piece of wire. If the fan comes on and cools down the engine, it's probably the switch. The 90 is the same mechanically at the front as the 900 so the radiator fan switch should be the same. If the car stays cool when moving and your coolant is clean, the radiator itself is probably OK. > > Thanks for any advice, > Paul > > Conor Daly

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