Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 17:58:47 GMT From: "Nick Buddenbrock" <bdnbrcknopsamach.com> Subject: Re: Saab Doctor Is Available for Advice about your SAAB Story
I have an 1988 900 turbo that does the same thing...has been for some time now....isn't really a problem, just annoying. Jireh Mak wrote in message ... >[This followup was posted to alt.autos.saab and a copy was sent to the >cited author.] > >Hi, > >I'm looking at buying my first Saab(yahoo!), an '86 EMS with 162000 miles >on it. The guy is a friend of mine and he has a full set of books. The >major components look and feel solid and the body and chassis check out >okay. It has a newish transmission, clutch and coolant for the air con. >On the road, it drives very well. The only concern is a little noise. > >It's a tapping from the top of the block that goes away once you warm up >the engine. My friend said it's probably the tappets and the dealer that >services the car SPECULATED that the oil pump, which is hydraulic, is >probably taking it's time getting the oil pressure up. Both my friend, >and the dealer said its not a big deal. The dealer went as far to say >it's a "characteristic of the engine". > >Are these people on the level? Is this something that happens to Saabs? >The phrase "characteristic of the engine" sounds vague. > >My gut feeling tells me that if my service dealer told me the noise >wasn't something to worry about, then I wouldn't. However, I'm BUYING >instead of owning and I think it should be looked at AND FIXED before >purchasing. Is this wise? Am I being too paranoid? > >If someone could shed some light on this one I'd appreciate it. The guy >is bringing the car in in Tuesday to get it looked at, so any answers >before Tuesday would be great. > >Thanks, > >Jireh Mak > > >In article <6aj76i$oqn$1nopsam.gte.net>, teckno1nopsamnet says... >> Hello, >> My name is Nevin Cuff of Cuff's Saab Service. >> Located in Springfield VA >> I can be reached newcnopsamnet >> >> >> >> > >-- >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >Jireh Mak (in Sydney) Email: jnopsamnet >Senior Systems Analyst Work email: jmaknopsamprint.com.au >Footprint Software P/L >263 Clarence Street, 11th flr Voice: +61.2.9285.1740 >Sydney, NSW 2000 Fax: +61.2.9285.1710 >Australia >"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, >and poverty will come upon you like a vagabond, and want like an armed >man." > - the Bible, Proverbs 6: 10,11 >--------------------------------------------------------------------
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