Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 14:50:08 GMT From: Tony <tshiminopsamAMhome.com> Subject: Re: Gear shift on 1993 900
I have a 91 900 (same trans.) and I don't have that symptom. I suggest that the clutch/trans fluid be changed with synthetic fluid. This is really a syncro issue that usually disappears with a good synthetic fluid; the clutch fluid NEEDS to be flushed and changed anyway. One trick for shifting gear to reverse without grinding on this car: 1) Put gear in neutral, 2) take foot off clutch, 3) depress clutch and shift to reverse (Reverse is NOT Synchronized on this trans. Similar to many Euro cars). The car is great if it was/is taking care of properly. Good luck, -- Remove "NOSPAM" from address for direct e-mail ####### # #### # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # #### # # # adrianb wrote: > > This is a first post on this NG and I hope that somebody here > can help me. I am currently considering purchasing a 1993 900 > convertible (5 speed manual transmission) from a local used car > dealer. The car is in excellent condition (bodywork, etc.), > spent it's first 5 years in Florida, has done 93000 miles, has > some Saab history and seems like a great deal at $8500 so I need > to make a decision quickly. > > The only problem I can identify is a grating / grinding shifting > quickly from 1st to 2nd which can be avoided by shifting > slowly. The guy who's selling it told me about the noise before > I drove it and tells me that it is not a sign that the gear box > will fail. I've talked to a couple of mechanic friends of mine > who have warned me of the high cost of servicing a saab > transmission (the whole engine / transmission will need to come > out according to them) so I am somewhat nervous. I've got a > mechanic looking at the car tomorrow but he is not a saab > specialist. I've tried a search on this site and on other Saab > sites but can not find further information. > > Is this a common problem or is anyone aware of this problem, who > can shed some light for me. > > Thanks in advance for your help, > > Adrian B. > > * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network * > The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!
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