Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 20:30:20 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Saab 900 '97 ball bearings
north.cape wrote: > I own a perfect Saab 900 SE Turbo '97 Talladega model year except that it > seems that I have problems with rear ball bearings, since I hear a tiny > whistle. Bearings don't whistle. > The issue is that my car has 60 000 km, so I am a bit disappointed > as I am preparing myself to change ball bearings both sides on rear wheels. Why? Even if it was bearings (which I *very* much doubt), why on earth would you change both sides? > I would like to know if it often happens at this age. I thought Talladega > was a proof of reliability but it now seems to me to be only symbolic :o) No, the NG900 isn't great, but bearings don't go at 40k miles. 250k miles maybe, but not 40. What makes you think it's the bearing? What exactly are the symptoms? -- Grunff