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Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 19:44:08 -0000
From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: 85 Saab 900s problems/ curiosity questions?


In article <OG3Mb.24558$P%1.22847430nopsamsvr28.news.prodigy.com>, caladan78nopsamitech.net spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > I'm looking at this saab 900s(1985), The guy only wants 375.00 for it(blue > book value). It runs very strong... has some miles on it. (248K, motor has > been replaced about 100k ago.) However, it has a few minor problems.. mainly > niceties...(As I only really need me a beater to get back and forth to > work(4 miles one way) > > But just curious if anyone can tell me what it would cost to fix them? > > Curiosity question: > > 1. Did this model ever have heated seats? (quite nice.. keeps my quirky > lower back warm and muscles loose =) My '85 registered T16S has Automatic heated seats, only they don't work. Probably element broekn. One day I might get round to fixing it. > Problems > > 1. Tachometer doesn't work(Well.. at least the cluster isn't showing it > working correctly.) > > 2. Fuel gauge doesn't work... however, the cluster will flash the low fuel > light when you have low fuel. (Go figure) > > 3. 2nd gear is a bit quirky. It has trouble going into the gear..it will > just "pop" in. However, it drives in the gear quite well when it's in. > No other gear has problems. Could this be a possible worn gear synchro? First and second gear on my mine are notchy, and under deceleration, and then losing the load (clutching in) they occasionally pop out. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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