Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:26:30 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: `94 9000 CSE Alternator/AC belt
Levi wrote: > I bought a 1994 CSE in May. It's the 2.6 Liter engine, normally aspirated, > and has the R-134 based air conditoning system. > > My mechanic (an independent Saab specialist) noticed that the serpentine > belt was shredded and about to slip off. He recommended replacing the > tensioner because in his experience that was that was normally the cause. > In the process, he discovered that the tensioner had been replaced once > already and that the A/C compressor was bad. He replaced the tensioner > and belt, plus he gave me a compressor that he had lying around the shop. > > Because it was too cool to charge the A/C properly, he left it unplugged > and I also programmed the control unit to always come on in ECON mode so > as not to try to engage the A/C. I think that involves pressing the econ button ! > On his recommendation, I watched the belt for a week or two, and didn't > notice any problems. > > I finally couldn't "take the heat" and went back to complete the A/C charge. > My mech immediately noticed that the belt was once again about to come off. > He is pretty much mystified, and can only offer that a new compressor "might", > stress "might" solve the problem. Besides the $750 for a new compressor, it > turns out that there are none available in the U.S. for another few weeks. > > Anyone have experience with this problem? No, but a rough guess would be that the belt isn't running 'true'. Possibly a damaged / twisted pulley wheel ? Graham