Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 02:53:41 GMT From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzle.nospamnospamlobal.net> Subject: Re: Can a modern Saab gearbox seize?
My 1991 9000T gearbox didn't seize, but it remained in first gear even when the shift lever was in neutral. It made for quite a surprise when I wanted to come to a stop, although the grinding noises (most likely from a broken shift fork) should have been fair warning. This happened about 2 years ago at 130K miles. I was able to replace the transmission with a warranted rebuilt unit for US$2000. That includes the cost of replacing all the bits I broke along the way, a new clutch, pressure plate, slave cylinder, and flywheel resurfacing. If the car is otherwise sound, it would be a shame to chuck it. Walt Kienzle <cook_garynospamail.com> wrote in message news:1113899670.748175.200670nospam2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > Hi > > Just wondering whether it's possible for a modern (1991) Saab gearbox > to actually seize? The box on my 9000 cs 2.3t has been whining for a > while, and now it's louder and more like a hum. Happens at all speeds, > in all gears and even when coasting and with the engine off. > > As the car's done 210k miles, it's not worth replacing, I'll just run > it until the box fails ... however, obviously I don't want it to sieze > and lock the wheels while I'm driving. > > So, can the box actually seize in such a way as to lock the wheels? > > Cheers > > Gary Cook. >
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