Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 12:08:40 -0800 From: haysco.nospamnopsamyon.com (Bill Hays) Subject: Re: 9000 turbo questions
In article <80d8jp$sn4$1nopsam1.deja.com>, RonF <ronfarkashnopsameja.com> wrote: > Just looked at a used 1989 9000 turbo today. 136k miles, good body, > strong engine. > One of the things I noticed was that the shifter (manual) seemed to > jump and dance alot under engine load. I don't mean to say it was hard > to shift, but after it was in gear, if you left your hand on it and got > into the gas, it would move forwards and back. Is this normal? Does > it signify expensive repairs in the near future? > Also, the clutch pedal was very stiff - hard to push in. Clutch seemed > OK and didn't slip, but pedal action was definitely on the stiff side - > could be a real drag in traffic. > Finally, the brake pedal didn't travel very far. Brakes worked fine, > but it seemed like the pedal only moved an inch or two max. Again, is > this normal for this car or more repairs waiting in the wings? > > I really like this car and the price is fair, but I don't want any > major repairs bills to ruin the deal. > > Oh, BTW, any particular quirks to look for in this model? > Any years to stay away from? > TIA > Ron Two possible reasons for the jumpy shifter: 1. Motor mounts are shot, and the whole engine-tranny assembly is moving around. This is a hassle to repair (and can be done on a DIY basis), but not hugely expensive. 2. The tranny needs a rebuild -- the jumpy shifter could be a sign of worn areas in the gear stack (synchros, gears, maybe even the pinion shaft). A tranny rebuild can go in excess of $2,000. If you have this done, you'll probably have clutch work done too, so at that point you'll know the clutch is good. As to brakes, take a wheel or two off and look at pads and rotors. The pedal short pedal travel could be a problem with the brake master cylinder, but this is not how it normally manifests itself. Ask a good independent SAAB tech to take a look at it -- he'll be able to tell what's going on.
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