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Re: looking into buying 85 saab need help
Posted by Mark J (more from Mark J) on Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:09:24
In Reply to: looking into buying 85 saab need help, Kevin, Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:21:54
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The 2-door 900 is pretty rare in the USA, it was only imported from 1985-1986. If it has a 16V engine, it is normal for the valves to clack for the first few minutes on startup after sitting awhile (hydraulic lifters). The fuel light could be a bad ground, regardless a minor issue. The steering wheel is held on by a large nut on a splined shaft (remove the center to access it), it has probably become loose, not a big deal there either. The part to watch out for is the transmission, the achilles' heel of any 900. If it whines in 4th or 5th gear or pops out of gear, be prepared to replace it - big $$. If the engine runs ok and the transmission is OK, $500 is a good deal. Good luck.
- Mark
1985 SPG
1984 900T
1978 99T
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