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(previously posted this on the saab digest but thought this maybe a better forum for these questions. apologies to those who read it twice)
i recently returned to the saab fold after a two year absence with the purchase of a 1992 saab 9000 turbo 5spd with a 121k.
the car is an absolute joy to drive but...
i have a coupl eof niggling issues:
1. wind noise
at about 45 mph and up there seems to a great deal of wind noise (kinda like the fan on at it's highest setting... times three). i researched the archives and there's been mention of a a split seal on the door but the noise seems to be coming from the base of the windshield (or tray)
2. vibration @ 85mph+
the car revs/drives well but once you get over 85 mph or so there some vibration on the front end (seems to be at the wheels) nothing super obtrusive, it justdoesn't seem as happy as it should at a relatively low speed for a 140 mph+ automobile. i initially thought it was the tires which were pretty low on tread so i put on a new set of Kuhmo Ecsta 712 (btw, a great tire, esp when you factor in the price) but no change. i haven't noticed any clunking or oddness from the ball joints. i did a timing chain recently and noticed that the crank pulley wasn't in the best of shape. could this be it?
3.the ubiquitous SRS light
the SRS light has been on since i purchased the car. the TECH2 said it was a front right sensor(the one below the coolant expansion tank), replaced it, reset it but it came on again after a few miles.the TECH2 still claims it's the Fr Rt Sensor. previous posts have mentioned either a corroded SRS computer or the harness. how can i tell which it is and does anyone know of any fixes (not keen on completely unhooking the SRS system but if it's $$$ to fix it i may consider it). i had replaced the heater core as it was at the beginning stages of leaking (slight misting on HI) and it appeared as if it had been replaced once already.
again, the car is an absolute joy to drive (even with the $@%&! TCS) and any help is much appreciated.
thanks
meng
98 SLK 2.3K
92 9000T 2.3T
71 El Camino 350
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