Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:08:39 -0700 From: Inky <newsgroupinkynospamail.com> Subject: Re: Auto Mechanics and Saabs
Does the '85 900 8V (non-turbo) have an AIC valve? I looked but was unable to locate one under the hood. Doing a Google search I found it mentioned on the '85 Turbo but not the non-turbo. -- Christian On 4 Feb 2005 18:59:26 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: >On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 10:24:19 -0700, Christian M Mericle <newsgroupinkynospamail.com> wrote: >> On 3 Feb 2005 17:30:35 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: >> >>>On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 10:17:10 -0700, Christian M Mericle <newsgroupinkynospamail.com> wrote: >>>> I need to have my 1985 900 8V (non-turbo) tuned up. It goes between >>>> shaking when idling in cold weather to idling too quickly in warm >>>> weather. And, turning on the A/C sometimes causes it to die at idle. >>> >>>Sounds like the AIC valve. (the '85 has one guys, right?) Or, a vacuum >>>leak. >> >> I've checked for and corrected several vacuum leaks. What's involved >> in replacing the AIC valve? > >Well, the AIC valve can be fixed. google for "bosch AIC" or "saab AIC", >maybe with the word "repair" added; if you can't find a procedure I can >give you something. Basically it's an air leak that bypasses the throttle >plate to regulate idle speed, a specifically calibrated, servo controlled >leak valve. They gum up and the motor parts corrode. Replacement is >pretty simple, but cleaning it up is worth trying first. > >>>> Since there is no Saab dealership in my town and no Saab authorized >>>> service center, I'm thinking about taking it to Napa. >>> >>>Is there a place that specializes in imports, at least? Bosch would >>>be a keyword to ask about. >> >> Napa is the only chain garage we have. The others are homespun. > >I'd go to the guy who fixes the European cars. Bosch fuel injection >systems experiences is pretty important in the situation you're >having. > >>>> Any opinions on this? Do mechanics who don't specialize in Saab >>>> service generally have the exptertise to get the job done? >>> >>>Depends on the problem. A bosch person would be good. Even the >>>VW/Audi guy would be better than some random garage. >> >> I drive the only Saab in town. There are a few other European cars on >> the road here but not many. >> >> Thanks for the advice. > >If you can't find something on the AIC valve, let me know. Might be >as simple as taking it out, hitting it with gumout to get things moving >again, and you're done. Might not be the AIC at all. > >Dave Hinz Save Darfur -- http://www.savedarfur.org/ World Vision (Darfur) -- http://donate.wvus.org/OA_HTML/xxwvibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=10025&item=1072182 ICC (Sudan) -- http://www.persecution.org/Countries/sudan.html