Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:25:00 -0500 From: Joel Regen <joelnopsamns.com> Subject: Re: AC Compressor Failure - 1997 900S
Find out if the (working) A/C compressor taken from my wrecked '93 9000 CSe will fit. If so, I can let you have it for a song. Harry Feinberg wrote: > My 1997 900S just went out of warranty (55K) and the AC compressor makes a > lot of noise when it's on. I assume it's a bearing failing (it only makes > the noise when it's on, and not all the time). Which I believe rules out the > idler tensioner. Any other possibilities worth exploring? > > I had the Saab dealer look at it and they quoted about $1,000 to replace > it - without any other complications. As it's out of warranty I can get it > repaired at another shop, probably less expensively. Is it worth the risk? > > Any feedback is appreciated! > > Harry > Guilford, CT > USA