Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 09:36:48 -0500 From: KeithG <noonenopsamay.com> Subject: Re: 91 900S Alternator
They last about 10 years or so before needing replacing. Also replace the bushings on the adjustment arm. Replacement requires removal of the alternator and does not require removal of the oil filter housing. Look on Saabnet and townsendimports for detailed description of the process. KeithG jon banquer wrote: > Alternator bounces up and down like crazy. Checked bolts. > They are tight as hell. Looked in the Bentley service > manual. Nothing mentioned in regards to rubber mounts. Went > perusing Saab parts web sights. Found out that 2 rubber > bushings are used on the alternator mounting bolt. > > Anyone else have this problem with bushings failing and the > alternator shaking like crazy ? > > Looks like it's going to be a pain to replace with the oil > filter housing having to come off in order to make room to > work. > > Any comments ? > > jon > > > >