Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 21:17:16 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: overheating problem
tenpercenter wrote: > > I have had a 1991 Saab 900 for over a year now and can't seem to fix > an overheating problem. My mechanic is a saab specialist but it seems > he can't diagnos the problem correctly. We've replaced the thermostat > twice (with the special saab one) and have fixed a leak (that > developed after the problem had started. I suspect the radiator but > our mechanic keeps on telling me the radiator is fine. > > When driving in hot weather the temp can go as high as the red line > but never actually enters it. The car is usualy fine when driving on > highway (may go up to the 3/4 mark though). > > Before I send the car to the dealership does anyone have any ideas > about what the problem might be? Also, how bad is it to drive my Saab > with an over heating problem? > Not recommended, better get it fixed or the engine will suffer. Something is definitely not right. Keep looking and eventually you will find the cause. Possible causes has been discussed here before. Try looking it up in the groups.google archive. Johannes