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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 11:19:12 -0500
From: ch <chobbsnopsamst.net>
Subject: Re: Temp - way TOO hot on 900 Turbo - Why ???


Andy, Did you buy a SAAB thermostat? there is a special one that saab uses. Aftermarket ones are rarely accurate as to tempurature regulation. chect to see that the radiator fins are not all bent up ro rotting. if that is the case a radiatior repair/recore isin order.. Ch A.E. Upper Canada wrote: > My 89 900 Turbo has been running way too hot since I bought it. > > I've replaced the thermo switch and the thermostat (to an all season with > failsafe) but it now looks like I just threw that $50. away, because now it > runs even hotter !!!! > > It seems to come very very close to redline (without overheating) either in > traffic or especially when I'm "pushing it" on the highway - ie running at > 4500-5000 Rpm's for more than 5-10 minutes. > > The fan does come on, so the thermo switch is working - > > Anyone know what the hell is going on ??? > > Andy

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