Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 18:48:39 -0400 From: "Harry Feinberg" <modern_1nopsametcom.com> Subject: Re: AC Compressor Failure - 1997 900S
thx for the offer -- unfortunately it's not compatible. I found out today that a new compressor is $700! I have asked the dealer to split the cost w/ me -- all they can say is no. If so, I'll pursue it w/ Saab directly. They too can only say no. Thx again. Harry "Joel Regen" <joelnopsamns.com> wrote in message news:3B5393EC.399F636Dnopsamns.com... > Find out if the (working) A/C compressor taken from my wrecked '93 9000 CSe will > fit. > If so, I can let you have it for a song. > > Harry Feinberg wrote: > > > My 1997 900S just went out of warranty (55K) and the AC compressor makes a > > lot of noise when it's on. I assume it's a bearing failing (it only makes > > the noise when it's on, and not all the time). Which I believe rules out the > > idler tensioner. Any other possibilities worth exploring? > > > > I had the Saab dealer look at it and they quoted about $1,000 to replace > > it - without any other complications. As it's out of warranty I can get it > > repaired at another shop, probably less expensively. Is it worth the risk? > > > > Any feedback is appreciated! > > > > Harry > > Guilford, CT > > USA >