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Re: Reverse is hard to get into... Posted by saabsince 93b [Email]  (#972)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from saabsince 93b) on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:07
In Reply to: Reverse is hard to get into..., Peter_UMA, Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:23:58 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
You will enjoy this car. I have a 2001 Aero with 127,000 miles.
Here is my advice:
1. Put Konis on the rear. I bought mine from http://www.genuinesaab.com. Set the damping 1/4 up from full soft. Also make sure you use the upper mount for the rear springs. they come set in the lower, but the upper is necessary for proper ride height. This setting will also make up for possible spring sag in a car of this age.
2. While you are ordering from Genuinesaab, get one of the transmission torque arm bushing kits. I think it is $35.00. this will locate the transmission better and help shifting a lot. Can guarantee reverse will be better, but evrything else will be better. Can be installed from the top of the car in 1/2 hour or less. Best $35 I ever spent on this car.
3. make sure you have PCV#6 done on the car. Not expensive but worth it.
Other advice. Check those records for heater control valve replacement. It is rare that this part will make it to 100,000 miles.
Also look to see if the engine mounts have been replace or checked. These are pretty soft and of the hydraulic type and they can get bad in th mileage you have. this is another good value for what is invested.
I hope you have a good independent mechanic. If not, ask this list for a recommendation in your area. I am in Los Angles and swear by Walter Wong at the Right Solution.
this list in invaluable with advice and recommendations on this car. AND this is a very reliable vehicle and should go over 300,000 if properly cared for.
_______________________________________ NOW OWN: 2000 95 Imola Red Aero 5 door stick - my ride HAVE OWNED: 2003 95 Black Aero 4 door auto Mary Ann's car 2004 95 Black Aero 5 door wagon 2001 95 Silver Aero 4 door stick 2001 95 Silver Aero 5 door wagon automatic 1999 95 Combi stick 1997 9000 Aero stick red 1988 900 SPG black 1988 900 Convertible black 1985 900 3 door turbo spg kit silver 1979 900 3 door turbo early 900 production 1966 96 2 stroke red 1960 95 wagon red 1959 93b light yellow
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