Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:09:20 -0400 From: jerrynopsamlabs.nospam.com (Jerry Lawrence) Subject: Re: 86 900S stalls Saab techs help please
In article <359284D1.2F9Enopsam.net>, kenwashnopsam.net says... > Gary, > > Check your vaccum lines. If they are okay, try cleaning your throttle > plate assembly with some spray carb cleaner, a small brush and a rag. > Once you have done that, then reset your basic idle and throttle > position switch. I have an 87 9000S I bought this past December. Mine > had the same stalling problem, until a friend of mine did what I just > mentioned. Mine runs very smoothly. The other thing I will suggest is to > tun a bottle of ProGuard or Techron Clean-up through the gas tank. It > will help clean your injectors, valves and cylinders. This can make a > major difference. Good Luck. agreed! go to your saab dealer and get a couple of miles of vacuum hosing, and replace it all. a lot of the hoses may look stable, but might be leaky. If they can come off of their connectors easily, they need replacing. chances are, they're original. I replaced mine this past winter, and it made a huge difference! -j