Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2001 14:20:43 +0100 From: danny <dannynopsamia-espreZZo.com> Subject: Re: overheating problem
Head gasket, fan not operating (check fan/relay/temp sender) are all causes for overheating. Running the car for any period with a hot engine will damage the head and gasket (if the head gasket hasn't already gone). The fan should operate when the needle is at 3/4 or so (depending on sender) and stay on until needle is back down to 1/2. You should be able to leave the car idling on a hot day for hours, observing this behaviour. If the fan is operating correctly but not dropping the needle I would suspect a head gasket, which could also be the cause of your subsequent leak (too much pressure in the system). A pressure test or the liquid that is put in the header tank to sense fuel/exhaust gas presence can confirm a head gasket is blown. Regards, Danny http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) swap Z for above characters in email address to reply tenpercenter wrote: > I have had a 1991 Saab 900 for over a year now and can't seem to fix > an overheating problem. My mechanic is a saab specialist but it seems > he can't diagnos the problem correctly. We've replaced the thermostat > twice (with the special saab one) and have fixed a leak (that > developed after the problem had started. I suspect the radiator but > our mechanic keeps on telling me the radiator is fine. > > When driving in hot weather the temp can go as high as the red line > but never actually enters it. The car is usualy fine when driving on > highway (may go up to the 3/4 mark though). > > Before I send the car to the dealership does anyone have any ideas > about what the problem might be? Also, how bad is it to drive my Saab > with an over heating problem? > > Any help will be greatly appreciated! > > Thanks. > > tenpercenter54nopsamail.com --
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |