Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:14:19 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: advice on 93 9000
Nathan wrote: > > The gearbox is vulnerable and and might need > > some attention at high mileage. > > Is this true of 5 speed manual transmissions? I've heard the automatics > have problems, but the manuals are pretty reliable. > > Nathan I had the gearbox overhauled at 75000 miles. Pinion and input shaft bearing replaced, new reverse gear idler. Some of it could be to poor driving habits - a previous owner of course. But I've seen another post here on gearbox problems. We often focus on the marvelous Saab engine, but the gearbox is just as complex and expensive. Johannes
