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Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:03:37 -0500
From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom>
Subject: Re: 1989 900S


You don't have to pull the engine to change the clutch, in every other FWD you do, but not the Classic Saab 900. DanB wrote: > Lee - Seems like there are several very predictable things that go wrong with > C900's so you need to determine which side of those things you are on....Also > if you do your own work you won't be as scared off by the prices of things. > > The transmission will need some work eventually you have to yank the engine to > do the work. I changed the lube in my tranny every 30K and I think it is in > pretty good shape at 180K but that doesn't really make anyone want to buy the > car (It's rusty and people are scared off ). I had an 84 that started popping > out of gear which is why I kept after the fluid so well. The timing chain will > also need attention, mine is still hanging in there, but if it goes it takes > out the valves. The fuel system including computer, pump(s), relays needed a > lot of work in mine (and stranded me twice). If it's an original fuel pump you > can expect that to go.. mine went at 140K computer went at 178K. My clutch is > original and I think the engine needs to come out for that too? My rack is > original but I've heard stories about that going too, I greased the u-joints > going down to it and maybe that helped. The headliner will fall down, so you > have to decide how much you want to spend on that. There belt drive pulley > delaminates, which means belt squeal might not just be the belt slipping on > the pulley, rather it is the pulley coming apart! I've never had any head > gasket issues, but I think there might be some sort of seal leaking slightly. > I'm told that is $400 to fix that. I inherited an car with half the miles on > it so I just have to let go of the SAAB which is really tough for me. > > -Dan > > lbonner222nopsaml.msn.com wrote: > > > I am looking at the above. The only Saab I have driven is my 72 Sonett. I > > drovwe this and it seems a very steady car with no problems. The car has > > 150K but you wouil;d never know it. Looks good to, clearly well cared for. > > Has anyone had one. I need feedback. Car is for my son. > > > > Thanks > > > > Lee 72 Sonett

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