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Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 03:46:07 GMT
From: "Bob Davis" <iclicknopsamnet>
Subject: Re: questions from new owner of  saab 95 900 SE convertible 2.0


"Scott Buck" <jetta19902001nopsamo.com> wrote in message news:96ffb6d7.0309161857.44cda9cbnopsaming.google.com... > - Windshield washer - it does not seem to work, examined the T > connectors/valves there seems to be nothing coming out. Looks like the > motor to me - I belive it is on the same fuse as the wipers and the > wipers work fine. Does the motor work when activated? If so, it is likely one of the valves. Failure for these is fairly common. > - There seems to be an oil leak somewhere as you can see oil in the > engine compartiment and after a long highway run it burns on the > exaust. Smells and smokes really bad - I have tighted the valcover > gasket - what else could it be - there is no water in the oil. Clean the engine thoroughly with an engine cleaner like Gunk, then watch for the leak to show its origin. > - On bumps the car makes a knocking noise on the right side - is it > the shocks? the strut mount? I know this is a small description what > can I say hit a bump and drong drong feels like something wants to > fall of. Check the bolts on the torque arm, if it has one, and other components (shocks, swar bar, etc.). The left torque arm on my 9000 was slightly loose and it sounded like someone beating on the car with a hammer. > - In general the suspention seems a bit hard - is that the design > or are the parts just ageing? Probably both. Rubber components in body and suspension harden which stiffens everything and increases noise.

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