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Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 20:49:12 +0000
From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com>
Subject: Re: Wont warm up


Kenneth S. wrote: > My suggestion is that you try putting a piece of aluminum foil in front > of the radiator. I had the same problem with my 1996 900 SE, and this > low-tech fix seems to work well. Presumably the radiator grill of a > 9000 snaps out easily, as does that on a 900 SE, allowing easy access to > the radiator. > > I don't know what would be the cost of replacing the thermostat, but if > other Saab repair bills are anything to go by, it would be much more > than what I am used to paying for a thermostat replacement. No - that is a really bad idea. You will easily overheat the engine when stuck in traffic. It's not a 'fix', it's a big risk. A thermostat costs less than £7 ($10), and a one-armed brain-dead gorilla should be able to replace it in 20 minutes. -- Grunff

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