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Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 21:27:33 -0600
From: Bob Landry <utahbobnopsamnet>
Subject: Re: Overheating in '85 SAAB 900


On Tue, 02 May 2000 22:23:21 -0500, rascproponentsnopsamo.com (Brian P. Sweeney) wrote: >In article <6372-390EB2D2-1nopsamefull-224.iap.bryant.webtv.net>, >JC238nopsamv.net wrote: > >> Gareth >> You will only see a slight improvement on the temp gauge when you >> replace just the switch. The thing to do is swap out both the temp >> switch and the thermostat with the 82 degree C variety. Your temp gauge >> will then live right around the half way point on the temp gauge or >> slightly higher, even in stop and go traffic. Hope this helps. >> >> Jerry C > >I know where the thermostat is. Where's the temp switch? Where can I buy a >replacement temp switch? > >Thanks Used to have to go to your local VW dealer, but our local Saab dealer now carries the lower temp switch. The switch is located in the upper left hand corner of the radiator and has two wires connected to it. Very straightforward replacement, just drain out some coolant (or deal with the mess) and unscrew the old unit and thread in the new one. Bob Landry

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