Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 10:05:41 -0000 From: "Mark Sempers" <mark_sempersnopsamorg.com> Subject: Re: High Mileage Saab 9000 Turbos
My father is running a 86 9000T with 230k _miles_ on it, just had a new airmass meter 'cos a certain person thought it might be compatible with his 91 9000 - it wasn't Uses some oil (distributor o-ring seal, oil pressure switch, and suspected turbo bearing seal) Chain rattles, but Ok, head off at 200k miles (ish) 'cos water was leaking into the combustion - turned out one of the waterways had corroded. (weld and skim) At 125k miles, I'd not worry... - Mark. >I have a 86mod. 9000T. Mileage : 250k Kilometers (150K miles) >You may have to change airflowmeter(very expencive) >My car still have the original turbo and is working fine(uses a little bit >of oil, but not mutch). >I have also changed register chain. (motor makeing a ticking noice around >1000rpm, but not on higher rpm). Can be expencive if you donīt repair in >time! > > > > >equijannopsamnet skrev i meldingen <369F4356.BD93A2D7nopsamnet>... >>Iīd like to get in touch with Saab 9000T owners with high mileage,150K+ >>miles.I'm wondering how long my 125K miles car can still soldier on , or >>if I'm doomed to high reapir and maintenance expenses. Any hint or >>experience would be welcome >>Thank you. >> > >