Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 19:23:48 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nopsam.org> Subject: Re: cold issues, and maybe rumbling?
On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:04:45 GMT, Dave <dspearREMOVE99canopsamo.com> wrote: > > Your starter solenoid which engages the starter gear is getting weak, and > the cold temperatures exacerbate the problem by adding friction in the form > of cold lubricant. You should not let it grind too much as it will wear Ok, should I replace the whole starter, or can I just replace the solenoid? >> > Have all four wheels balanced and tie-rods and ball joints checked for play > if you have not done so. A common maintenance issue for higher-mileage > 900's is replacement of the inner drivers. Symptoms are usually rumbling or > shuddering when the car is under load while turning. So find a steep hill > with a curve and test it out... The inner drivers are cup-shaped deals that > your wheel driveshafts fit into on the engine side, it's not that huge an > undertaking for a (competent Saab-savvy) mechanic to replace. Upon further observation, I think that it is indeed most noticable when turning (especially to the left). If it is the inner drive shafts, are they likely to fail suddenly, or can I live with this for another thousand miles? Thanks, John