Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 14:54:33 -0700 From: Bob Landry <Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com> Subject: Re: '85 90 running hot?
You can also get a lower temp t'stat and fan switch from Saab (expensive) or from a VW dealer (cheaper). Parts #'s escape me at the moment, but my dealer new exactly what I wanted and had it in stock, so you could get the numbers there and then do some price shopping. Bob L. Paul Smith wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm the proud owner of my first Saab, a 1985 90 (sold in the UK for a > year or so, the last incarnation of the 99). I noticed last week and > today that it's starting to run hot whenever I have to sit in traffic. > The temperature is rising steadily into the red after about 10 minutes. > The fan comes on eventually, but doesn't really prevent the temp rising. > The oil/water levels are fine. > > I know Saabs run hot, but is this sort of thing normal? If not, any > advice? Thermostat etc?? > > Thanks for any advice, > Paul