Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 18:53:46 -0500 From: KeithG <noonenopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: Why 85 considered bad MY for US 900T?
Both Volvo and Saab had biodegradable wiring on some 85 MY cars. What happens is that the insulation just comes off. Saabnet.com has a few posters per year with this problem. Not all were affected. It is the harness which is above the cat converter. Also, the harness in the engine bay iis critically affected. Some have transplanted a later harness into the car, others have repaired it piece by piece. Other than that, it is like any LH 2.2 800T (85-87). as you mention, the heat shield is very important to maintain. THere have been other harness problems on other MY cars due to this rusting through. KeithG Lance Morgan wrote: > Recently purchased a 91 900S, and am looking at a local 85 900T to > restore [(it seems to be a growing condition ;-)] > > Have read several comments that 85 is a MY to avoid, citing > 'electrical problems'. Some have been very pleased with their 85s > > This was the first year the 16V 900T was brought to the US, after a > full or partial 1984 year run in Europe? > > The APC unit is under the rear seat, and was quickly moved up front in > 86. Have heard some comments about the wiring harness melting, but > unclear as to whether it was from a cracked cat heat shield or ?? > > Can anyone share any specifics, electrical probs or otherwise? > > Thanks, > LM
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