Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 19:14:58 -0800 From: brando <stevenbrandnospamge.net> Subject: Re: '89 900 turbo auto trans
Thanks, so save for a few little things I can tend to, you reckon this car runs pretty much as you'd expect? Does a weak crankshaft pulley have the effect of causing hesitation in the acceleration? Mine seems to pick up quite well but just as it starts to pull nicely it backs off and stops speeding up until i ease off the accelerator and then it changes up a gear and seems OK again. The temperature guage, which indicates cold at start up, shows that the engine is very hot (not quite up to the red, but definitely in the top fifth of it's range), even in heavy traffic. There are no other signs of over heating but it is a worry. Thanks for any input you might have. On 2005-02-21 17:47:21 -0800, John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> said: > On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:37:55 -0800, steven <stevenbrandnospamge.net> wrote: >> ANYONE THERE? Should I be more specific? >> > > I think I missed the original post. Seems like all the details are in order. > >> On 2005-02-19 18:04:18 -0800, steven <stevenbrandnospamge.net> said: >> >>> just bought this car and it looks great and the engine seems sound >>> enough for a car it's age (about 120,000 miles) BUT: > > Eh, 120k is pretty young for these cars, though maybe not for an automatic > transmission in a turbo. > >>> 1. it doesn't accelerate very well, seeming to stay in low gear for too >>> long, and is hesitant when changing. it's great at about 30 or 40 mph >>> and picks up speed well, but between 0 and 30 and at 50 it is sluggish. > > That is typical of the classic 900 automatic transmissions. Not really so great > compared to a manual. If you're mechanically inclined and looking for a big > project, you could swap in a manual transmission. Theoretically. > >>> 2. the interior of the car smells strongly of coolant (i think?). > > Could be a leaky heater control valve, or possibly heater core. Is there > coolant dripping on your feet (or the passenger's feet if you're in the UK)? > >>> 3. there is a squeeling sound when it's cold and raining. > > Make sure the belts are tight. Otherwise, it could be a problem with the > crankshaft pulley (120k miles is a typical lifespan for one). If it is the > crank pulley, you'll want to get that fixed. > >>> 4. it seems to consume a lot of fuel. >>> > > That might be related to the automatic transmission. Otherwise I don't know > what to say, other than make sure the spark plugs, oxygen sensor, > distributor/rotor, etc. are in good shape. > > Hope this helps, > > John
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