Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 19:36:16 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: slow acceleration 1986 900s
Rodel Padua wrote: > > Hello net land. > I have a 1986 900 sport that I recently purchased and love for its great > handling and style. It drives great once up to speed but it has been > very slow in accerating, particularly in 3rd and 4rth gear. When I had > the car checked out by a SAAB mechanic they said it was in great shape > and only recomended a new set of tires and a muffler since the old one > was cracked. I had the muffler replaced but the although quiter the car > still accelerates poorly. I am also wondering about the fuel consumption > which seems quite high. Any help or recomendations would be greatly > appreciated. > Thanks > rodel Check the standard stuff first: o plugs o wires o distributor cap o distributor rotor Any of these will cause poor performance and poor mileage... -Justin