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I'm at 304k...my experience
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Posted by Craig [Email] (more from Craig) on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:44:43 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Any High mileage guys out there?, Sam, Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:29
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I agree with the other poster who said to focus on what can leave you stranded.

-Do the serpentine, tensioner, idler (if the 2.3 has one) prevetatively (I carry a spare belt too)
-All coolants hoses - even the little ones to the turbo and throttle-Agree on the DI, not applicable to me, but the ignition module is the old 9k equivelent and I had one go bad and now carry a spare
-Fuel pump is a great suggestion, I'm on my second but am tempted to replace again preventatively
-I worry about clutch hydraulics, best thing you can do is flush the brake and clutch fluid (and coolant, while you're at it) every two years
-Shifter coupler; I understand this isn't as big a problem on the new 9ks, but can leave an old 9k starded (at least if you don't have zip ties and are willing to get greasy)
-I carry a battery booster, just in case, plus the air compressor is nice in case the spare tire is low, and I could see the emergency light coming in handy


-Great job being on the original AC system. My original compressor went at 180k, second seem fine (though I agree you can definitely feel it kick in)
-Alternator should be fine. The bearings went on mine, but will give you warning. I'd replace the regulator.
-Starter rarely seems to give trouble, and you can push start with a manual if you need to
-CV joints, just keep an eye on the boots, the joints will warn you with clicking
-Bearing, I've replaced the fronts, again they'll give you plenty of warning with a vibration while turning
-Shocks/struts, contrary to the other poster these seem to last forever on Saabs in my opinion. I'm on the originals and they aren't terrible, though they aren't as firm as they used to be either

-Look after the leather and paint! Mechanically my car is great, but unfortunatly it's starting to look pretty rough. For what it's worth, someone on here recently sold a 9k with 400k+ miles that was still running well!


Craig
'87 9kT 304k

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