Date: 23 Jan 2006 15:04:42 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Classic 900 Turbo problem
On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 19:45:12 +1100, SuperGlide <tussucknospam.com.au> wrote: > Hello again...well the mighty Saab is acting up again....This time she > picked the hottest day of the year to it with the temp pushing 45 degree > outside Isn't that nature's way of saying "don't go out there"? > 1. When cold she runs fine > 2. When hot she misses a lot and sometimes struggles to pick up revs etc. > She is drivable, but only just enough to crawl home. Any whooshing noises? You may have blown, for instance, the pressure hose off of the top of the turbo. Speaking from direct personal experience. > 5. I can unscrew the top off the reservoir with no problems...i.e. there is > NO pressure. Ah. That, isn't good, but doesn't fit with missing a shift. > 6. If I squeeze the top radiator hose I can see the fluid level in the > reservoir rise. > 7. Odd but the Radiator hoses do NOT appear to be under any pressure at > all. I think a pressure test is in order. Bad performance, overheating (maybe), and no pressure could be a head gasket or head? Dave Hinz
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