Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 15:02:07 -0500 From: johnw <jwebsnopsam.net> Subject: Re: used saab 900s questions -- 5th gear
Michael Oakes wrote: > > Are you at a stand still when your trying reverse? If you're moving at all, > it won't go in well, there's no syncro on reverse in these cars. > As for a mechanic, check http://www.saabnet.com. There is a directory of > Saab Mechanics on there. I would advise going to a Saab specialist, they > are very unusual cars. Thanks for the info. I found two Saab specialists in the Providence, Rhode Island area. The one who worked on it yesterday fixed the starting problem: fuel relay (?) I also had him check everything out and test drive it. He said it's pretty solid and really probably only does have 103K mi. He said the intermittant clutch vibration sound is the fly-wheel bearing (if I recall correctly), which will go slowly over time. New problem: Gears 1 through 4 and reverse work fine now, but I can't get it into 5th. When I test drove it and first had it on the highway today it went right into 5th. Then I tried about 6 or 7 more times, and it just grinds or pops out. Suggestions? All in all I think I got a good deal. I'm glad it's the "S" package. Performance is sweet, it's actually quite the rocket, esp. in gears 3 and 4. Suspension and steering are tight. Now if I could only get it into 5th again! (Price paid for the vehicle: $825 U.S.) -johnw -- john s. webster the vortext group -- writing svcs. 218 waterman st. #306c providence, rhode island 02906 phone/fax: (401) 273-5567 email: jwebsnopsam.net ---------------------------------------------
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