Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 02:10:34 GMT
From: "Steve" <stevekoenopsamAMworldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: New Saab owner needs help ('92 900S Conv)
Thank you much for your help.
Well, I guess I am willing to accept the fact that it is normal -- now I can
just be peeved that the mechanic seems to have diagnosed a bad radiator for
no apparent reason. Guess it might be time to find a new mechanic.
I believe that when the thermostat was replaced, they used the lower option.
I recall them mentioning that was done.
My only concern stems from my having a relatively long road trip ahead
(+/-700 miles each way) and wonder if I will be able to tell whether or not
I am having a legitimate temperature problem.
Thanks again,
Steve
DSJKALLEN <dsjkallennopsamcom> wrote in message
news:20010506213558.07960.00000567nopsame1.aol.com...
> Your readings are quite normal for the classic 900. Most will run above
"3
> o'clock" at normal temps, and inching toward the red zone after a long
freeway
> drive, once you slow down to city speeds. Certainly consider changing to
an 82
> degree C thermostant if the current one is an 89 degree. Another option
is to
> change the radiator fan switch to a lower set point item (VW makes one
with a
> lower set point which is a direct replacement), but this comes at the
expense
> of more wear and tear on the radiator fans.
>
> Don
> '85 900 8-valve
> '87 900S 16-valve
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