Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 08:04:38 -0500 From: "Eric Law" <elawnopsamexxx.com> Subject: Re: clutch problem in '86 900s
Yes, that cluch is hydraulic. The test for which cylinder's bad is fairly easy - if it's losing fluid it's probably the slave, otherwise the master. Of course, fluid leakage from either part would be an easy clue. The master is a pretty easy do-it-yourself job (look in the engine compartment below the brake master). The slave's a bit harder (annular design surrounding the transmission input shaft), and requires that things be done in the right sequence, and that some "tricks" are employed. If you're going to do the slave yourself, I'd strongly suggest getting a book. Factory manuals are best, then Bentley, then Haynes. If all you can get is Chilton's, take it to a mechanic :^) Be sure to bleed the system carefully when you are done! Eric Law Sean Bouchard wrote in message <36DF3AF6.BD83A64Dnopsamail.com>... >I have a '86 900s (145,000 mil) with a clutch problem which I want to >get fixed before it gets worse. The problem started about a week ago all >of a sudden. Normally the when you push in the clutch there is constant >pressure on your foot until the floor, now the pedal will move about >half of the way down before any pressure is felt... do saabs have >hydraulic cylinders (slave and master) to move the clutch in the >transmission??? Would this be a big and expensive job to do, I do all >the work on the car myself (I have access to a fully equiped autoshop at >school and have done many repairs to the car before, it runs great!!) > >Any help would be greatly appreciated! > >Sean Bouchard (seanb7nopsamail.com) >'86 900s >
