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The only issue that I have had with my 9000 radiator is that the plastic eventually starts cracking up near where the upper radiator hose connects to it. If it is in fact leaking, you can buy a replacement Nissens radiator for less than $200 and replacement is fairly straightforward. While at it, change both of the radiator hoses, parts should be around $30.
Replacing one tie rod end is also straightforward if you can get the old one out - they are usually rusted in place and you may need some help getting them out. To get the ball-end out of the steering arm I would suggest the brute-force approach of a "pickle fork" - you aren't trying to save the old one, so.... When I do one side only, it's pretty easy to tell if the alignment is off as the steering wheel will be cocked one way or the other. Keep adjusting until it is the way it's supposed to be (I've had SAABs for decades, so I know what feels right) and no alignment needed.
posted by 108.71.134...
Posts in this Thread:
- Lots of repairs needed, what can I handle myself?, WB, Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:08:39
- Question about blower fan, WB, Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:41:32
- Update, WB, Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:34:58
- Lots of repairs all right. All needed?, RayF, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:06:04
- Re: Lots of repairs needed, what can I handle myself?, Chris G, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:22:19
- Re: Where are you approx.?, DanaH, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:58:20
- Re: Lots of repairs needed, what can I handle myself?, turbosaab
, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:30:18 - Nothing hard here, just takes time., Noel, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:55:28
- Re: Done it all for around $400 in parts, davidk, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:42:52
- It's doable, Vicsaero95, Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:39:23
- Re: Lots of repairs needed, what can I handle myself?, Shawsheen, Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:24:41
- Re: Lots of repairs needed, what can I handle myself?, Erik919kt, Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:37:48
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