Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 07:39:03 GMT From: "Nick Buddenbrock" <bdnbrcknopsamach.com> Subject: Re: '89 900 S 16V drivetrain
I have an 88 900 turbo and have te same ticking problem..it seems to be some sort of valve noise and not "Knock" which is essentially from the pistons and rods. Does your ticking effect performance in any way?? I have not noticed any performance loss over it. Maybe a good valve job and head cleaning would fix it. Farhan wrote in message ... >I have an '89 900s 16V auto ( B202 ) engine ( 110,000 miles ) and would >like opinions on the following points: > >1. How can I tell if the drivetrain is worn. the car makes a loud >ticking noise when started which dies after it has warmed up. ( I assume >this to be 'knocking' and not the chain ) Any opinions?? > >2. Been carrying out regular servicing invloving oil, fuel, air, trans >fluids and plugs. ?? > >3. Where is the final drive hole...... What fluid do I put in there and >where do I put it from???? > >4. Is there anything else that I ahould look at / or take to a saab >dealer to get done????? > >Cheers >-- >Farhan