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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 02:01:26 GMT From: "Anton" <redredwineonopsamo.com> Subject: Re: 94 Saab 900s Clutch Problems
I have a '95 900S Turbo and after owning it for a mere month the automatic slack adjustment mechanism of the clutch cable assembly decided to let go in a busy intersection. Anyway, I was able to get it to "latch" in a different position higher up (i.e.. less pedal travel was required) and take it home. I replaced the cable as I did not want to experience the wrath of the existing cable once more. It cost only $45CAN for a new cable assembly but, I have had minor problems shifting in really hot weather. I think that the new cable is not disengaging or separating the plates fully and in turn makes for nastier shifts. To make a long story short, you should check the cable and make sure you are getting sufficient clutch lever travel at full pedal stroke. Anton Oostrander wrote in message <19990720011421.18859.00000613nopsams1.aol.com>... >We purchased a used 94 Saab 900s a couple of years ago with about 36000 miles >on it. About a year ago, the car's clutch gave out and had to be replaced. At >that time the car was still under warranty and Saab paid for the repair. Now, >however, the Saab is just over the 60K mile warranty limit and once again the >clutch has gone (gears grind when going when shifting into reverse with clutch >pedal fully depressed). We contacted Saab about the problem, but since the >dealer says it is routine wear and tear, they will not pay to replace the >clutch as the warranty has expired. > >My question is this, what could cause a clutch to fail in such a short amount >of time and mileage (uner 15K during the time span)? Both my wife and I have >been driving manual transmission cars for a while and we had a Jeep Cherokee w/ >manual shifting go 90K+ w/ no new clutch needed and we also have a 71 bug with >many many miles and no clutch problems. I don't think it is how we drive the >car, so I am looking for other reasons. > >Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated as I unfortunatley took too >many computer classes and not enough auto classes in school and am now paying >the price. :-) > >Peter Ostrander >oostrandernopsamcom >
