Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 02:10:34 GMT From: "Steve" <stevekoenopsamAMworldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: New Saab owner needs help ('92 900S Conv)
Thank you much for your help. Well, I guess I am willing to accept the fact that it is normal -- now I can just be peeved that the mechanic seems to have diagnosed a bad radiator for no apparent reason. Guess it might be time to find a new mechanic. I believe that when the thermostat was replaced, they used the lower option. I recall them mentioning that was done. My only concern stems from my having a relatively long road trip ahead (+/-700 miles each way) and wonder if I will be able to tell whether or not I am having a legitimate temperature problem. Thanks again, Steve DSJKALLEN <dsjkallennopsamcom> wrote in message news:20010506213558.07960.00000567nopsame1.aol.com... > Your readings are quite normal for the classic 900. Most will run above "3 > o'clock" at normal temps, and inching toward the red zone after a long freeway > drive, once you slow down to city speeds. Certainly consider changing to an 82 > degree C thermostant if the current one is an 89 degree. Another option is to > change the radiator fan switch to a lower set point item (VW makes one with a > lower set point which is a direct replacement), but this comes at the expense > of more wear and tear on the radiator fans. > > Don > '85 900 8-valve > '87 900S 16-valve