Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 15:38:48 +0000 From: danny <dannynopsamia-esprezzo.com> Subject: Re: 9000 intermittent rough idle/stalling
omni12 wrote: > i had a 1993 saab 9000cs, that acted as u described. then just would no > longer start. checked the usual checks, to make sure it was electrical > related, sprayed qucik start in intake manifold, would start then cut off. > will took to the saab shop, turns out the fuel pump was on it's last leg. at > the time the car had about 118,000 miles on it. > so, perhaps u can have the pump tested just in case. if it is good great, no > loss.. but, if going bad... can save u some woes.. > cheers.. let me/newsgroup how it goes.. > Having spent several hours helping a friend change the fuel pump in his 9000, in a car park, I can attest to what fun that can be, especially if you are trying to replace just the pump (much cheaper) and what happens if the large securing ring won't come off, or you should accidently break the fuel hose connection nipple (the one with the filter in)...great fun. -- Regards, Danny http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service) swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
