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Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 09:04:15 +0100
From: "chris" <chrisnospamasystems.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Good motors, etc. used in Saab 900 & 9000 ?


Hi Bruce I can only comment on the 9000 Saabs, ive never owned a 900. But engine 90K-120K cam chains seem to start to give up the ghost. Dirt in the oil will cause the cam's to go sticky and slappy. Keep the oil changes to the book - vital for a long life of engine. The car itself at that sort of mileage I would suspect that the suspension would need to be replaced and most of the "rubber bushes" are probably on their last legs -but they aren't expensive nor difficult to change, you can get poly ones, as after market replacements -these are mainly designed for the racing market so it would make for a slightly harder and noisier ride but much better handling and I think you could fit and forget as that job would never need doing again. Engine mounts, the top ones don't last long, too much torque - so I would personally go for the poly ones here, slight increase in vibration (small) in the steering column and (even smaller) through the body work, but it worth it, as the tighter feel (and smother and easier gear changes) in the driving is a definite plus. Watch the other mounts (gearbox and the viscous ones). I replaced the gearbox one with a poly and there was a distinct increase in the vibration in the car as a result but at least it wont fail for at least 3 yrs if at all. The clutch is a pain to do, as is replacing the slave unit as its in the bellhousing.You can know the slave is getting knackered, when the clutch gets very heavy. Check the CV's, although ive not had any problems with either of mine. Most other jobs are fairly easy to do as its not all crammed in, unlike some cars. They were built to last so I recon they are good for about 1/2 million Km's at least. As for that particular car "go with your gut feelings" - if you doubt the car, don't do it, you will never be happy with it. You could always get the AA man to check it out for you. Chris "Bruce Pick" <mungednospaml.net> wrote in message news:Gb6dnR9vbL29g2LdRVn-vAnospamast.com... > I'm thinking about getting a Saab. I've been driving Volvo 240's for 9 > years, and my current seems be due for retirement with 375,000 mi. > driven (several major problems now, needing big money to fix). > > What are the good engines for Saabs? I'm looking for a long-lasting > motor. I'm used to Volvo motors that go to 300 or 400,000 miles. Will > I find the same in Saab? > > I looked at a '90 Saab 9000 with 2 liter Turbo engine today, with > 5-speed standard. The motor had been replaced from a junker due to the > oil light coming on. "New" motor supposedly has 90,000 miles on it, the > car has 177 K miles. > > Problems to watch for? Any other tips? > > Thanks in advance, > Bruce

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