Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:51:37 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: c900 radiator replacement procedure?
in article 3sevq9Fo33atU1nospamvidual.net, Dave Hinz at DaveHinznospamcop.net wrote on 28/10/2005 16:52: > Well, my radiator in my '86 900 8-valve went from "iffy" to "broken" > this morning...on the way to work, of course. Called the parts guy, he > had a new one for me for $160 within the hour (not bad). > > I've never, believe it or not, done a radiator in a c900. Naturally > aspirated, 8-valve, - anyone have a step-by-step for me? I'll take pics > and post a full-blown procedure when I'm done, but any guidance would be > appreciated. I'm primarily interested if this is a "3 wrenches and a > screwdriver" job in which case I can fix it where it sits, or if this is > a bit more complex and I should haul it home first. Pretty much just slides out. Remove the bonnet first. Note any drill holes on the old one, since you may need to rub a pattern for your replacement radiator. Keep the old fan thermo-switch, in case your replacement radiator doesn't have one ... You didn't say if the replacement was genuine SAAB, or not. My recent replacement was genuine SAAB, came pre-drilled and had a new fan thermo-switch, already fitted. The rubber ring/seal can be found at most hardware stores in the plumbing section. While the coolant is drained, it'd be worth removing the major rubber coolant pipework, cleaning up the bosses and replacing the jubilee clips. I can't believe what a difference a new radiator made. I got my money's worth out of the old one ... Sounds like you have, too :) Good luck. Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
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