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Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:02:14 GMT From: "big dom" <jsmith1456nospamo.com> Subject: Re: saab 900 electric problems?
"E. Newnes" <enewns45nospamo.com> wrote in message news:qfhjb3htc2vsi0m77s4lvh2eavmo0ob8r6nospamcom... > On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:58:42 GMT, "Greta" <sarek-gmcnospamdnet.att.net> > wrote: > >>I know old Saabs have oil leakage issues but do they also have serious >>electric problems - expensive to have fixed? Heard this recently from a >>mechanic relative both to a non-functioning horn and heated driver's seat. >>Greta >> > > Find a decent mechanic then. Your mechanic sounds like a > knuckle-dragger. > > Oil leaks are often indicative of poor maintenance. Leaks can arise > from not flushing the power steering system periodically, failure to > change engine oil. A well maintained old Saab doesn't leak oil > normally. many older cars will start to leak a little oil, favourite spot on old saabs is the valve cover gasket and rear main seal. Especially if the owner has switched to fully synth after years of dino oil...old seals shrink. remember the oldest examples are now nearly 30 years old..... some of mine have left the odd spot, it's the english triumph heritage...:-) great way to keep the corrosion at bay anyway - auto rustproffing! electrics are generally OK, unless someone has buggered around with towbar electrics. Power racks in classics are junk GM saginaw racks. without regular fluid changes they're usually shot by 100-150K.....
