Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 19:22:50 GMT From: "jmj900s" <jmj900snopsamrr.com> Subject: Re: Tonneau Motor
Thanks for the reply. It made the grinding noise for a very short period. In fact I think it went from grinding to not working almost immediately. I took it to the dealer and they closed it for me with the computer. The motor's still in the car. I am not a mechanic but have some skill. "'nuther Bob" <none1nopsam.com> wrote in message news:hv7icv0chd52ir9ab4s2kmk4gjp83bjg73nopsamcom... > On Mon, 19 May 2003 16:09:17 GMT, "jmj900s" <jmj900snopsamrr.com> > wrote: > > >I own a '95 900S and my Tonneau motor is shot. Dealer tells me the part is > >$1,600. Anyone know of an alternate and cheaper source? > > > Try www.eeuroparts.com. Call them if needed. If they can't help you, > try www.genuinesaab.com. > > But, maybe it's shot, maybe it isn't. The motor can die, the gears > can get trashed, etc. If it's not too bad - it was just grinding > for a little while and the gears are still OK - it can be fixed. > There's even a TSB to do it. > > Was it making grinding noises and now the tonneau cover won't move > up ? How long was it making grinding noises ? We're you a bad boy > and you waited a long time before fixing it ? Is the motor out of > the car ? Are you mechanically inclined ? Post some more details > of your problems and capabilities. > > If it is not out of the car and you can do some mechanical work, > le me know. I suggest you DO NOT remove it from the car yourself > until we give you some advice. You can easily add big $'s to your > repair bill. Post first. > > Bob
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