Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:39:00 GMT From: "Dexter J" <lamealameadingdongnospamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: Can a modern Saab gearbox seize?
Salutations: On 19 Apr 2005 01:34:30 -0700, <cook_garynospamail.com> wrote: > Hi > > Just wondering whether it's possible for a modern (1991) Saab gearbox > to actually seize? The box on my 9000 cs 2.3t has been whining for a > while, and now it's louder and more like a hum. Happens at all speeds, > in all gears and even when coasting and with the engine off. > > As the car's done 210k miles, it's not worth replacing, I'll just run > it until the box fails ... however, obviously I don't want it to sieze > and lock the wheels while I'm driving. > > So, can the box actually seize in such a way as to lock the wheels? > > Cheers > > Gary Cook. Does it quiet down if you engage the clutch (assuming it's a 5 speed)? -- Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Stray Cats - Memphis http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/078.RAM all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in no sign up required - all the Time