Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:31:11 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Clutch Problem?
The Saabs I've seen all had hydraulic clutches. "meld_b" <meld_bnospamo.com> wrote in message news:40668A8B.3090005nospamo.com... > Fluid? What fluid? Doesn't this car have a clutch cable? Maybe I'm just > confused. -meld > > Charles Christacopoulos wrote: > > jamapor wrote: > > > >> I have a 1996 Saab 900S 2.3L. I was driving today, and all of a sudden, my > >> RPM's went to about 5000RPM without a corresponding increase in car speed. > >> My car wouldn't go past 35mph, and it smelt of burning rubber whenever the > >> RPM's went past 3000. I think it might be the clutch, or could it possibly > >> just be low clutch fluid? I haven't checked that yet, but can anybody help > >> me out and let me know if the whole clutch has to be replaced? Also, how > >> much will it cost if I need a whole new clutch? Thanks. > >> > > > > Hi, > > > > If there was not enough fluid you would not be able to change gears. The > > symptoms you describe are consistent with a sliping clutch. Don't drive > > it because there is a possibility you may damage the flywheel. > > > > I think it is a new clutch (and other related things) that you may have > > to change. > > > > Regards > > Charles > > >