Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 03:58:03 GMT From: Charles <charlesnopsamlesgroup.com> Subject: Re: '96 9000 CSE chronic coolant leak
Thanks Jeremy. Forewarned is forearmed. You've certainly been through allot with your car. That you still seem to like it is a real testament to the car overall. I'll look into the drip shield, and keep my fingers crossed on the rest. Again, Thanks. Charles Jeremy Jacobsohn wrote: > In article <38AAFF4A.15870A3Dnopsamlesgroup.com>, Charlesnopsamlesgroup.com > says... > > Have I got a Lemon!? > > > > Well Chas, you may have one - but it sure isn't unique! > > I went through the same items on my 93 9000 Aero when I bought it in '96: > head gasket > water pump > heater core > And in spite of this there was still moisture in the dash which kept > wiping out the airbag controller, until they finally put in the drip > shield according to the recall (make sure this is done on your car). > > If you're lucky, you won't go on with the following repairs which I've > had: > broken timing chain at 68k miles ($3500) > DI cassette, twice > top and bottom motor mounts > fuel injectors (all four, $990) > > And of course all the usual 'minor' items (e.g. window motor, $400). > > Its a great car when it runs :-). > > Jeremy