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Re: 1994-98 9000's transmision and V6 motor
Posted by cet93 (more from cet93) on Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:16:38
In Reply to: 1994-98 9000's transmision and V6 motor, MBee, Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:17:19
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Stick or auto? I don't have a lot of first hand experience with the V6 autobox, but I would imagine it's in line with the rest of the 9k auto's so far as longevity and issues. Lot harder to find a used one, though. Have seen five speeds go, but usually when they're approaching the 200k mark.
The engine can go on for a couple hundred thousand miles like any other Saab engine (I know, the B308 and it's little brother B258 have gotten a bad reputation) - even though it's an Opel - if it's been maintained, but it does not like to be overheated *at all* and will get really pricey should one miss the timing belt change (65K mile intervals) and find out the hard way what 'interference engine' means.
In my experience, I have seen approximately 95% of V6 failures due to belt/tensioner issues (Mr Piston meets Mr Valves) or overheating (ever seen melted aluminum sticking out of the lower passages?).
Most of the remaining 5% were neglect and water - Saab V6's don't seem to like sucking up water. 4 cylinder turbos seem to recover pretty well, but not the V6.
FWIW, it's the same mill powering the Cadillac Catera - "the Caddy that zigs!" - and new engines are available from one of the site sponsoors should the worst happen.
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