Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 14:24:21 GMT From: "Keith Grider" <noonenopsaml.com> Subject: Re: 1996 900 SE How Long will it Laos
The problem areas are the front suspension, shift shaft seal, shifter mechanism, and snorkel tube. Go to www.townsendimports.com when it is back up and look at current problems, or something like that. It has to do with strut upper bearings and assorted stuff. The 'snorkel tube' on mine leaked and was repaired by Saab. This is common on the cable clutch NG900's. The snorkel tube is the guide for the throwout bearing as well as the front seal on the transmission. When it went bad, the clutch was a BEAR to depress and it leaked on the garage floor. it is now easier than my c900. Also keep a spare clutch cable for when that goes out. You will thank me when it goes out in Kansas and the nearest shop is in Denver. It is easily replaced with simple hand tools. KeithG "Bob" <uctraingnopsamanet.com> wrote in message news:d6fs9tch5u4isvubdgfiop8bikhgs2845jnopsamcom... > On Thu, 01 Mar 2001 01:59:22 GMT, Scott Ocamb <socambnopsamail.com> > wrote: > > >4 cyl turbo, Manual trans. > > > > The engine will last just about forever. Every 40K miles you > should do the idler pulleys. Somewhere after 40K miles the > alternator may go. The clutch will do 50-150K. You may need > rear seals or driveshaft seals at some point if minor seepage > bothers you. The A/C compressor has some seals and valves > that may expire after 50K. If you change the oil regularly, > the engine block will go at least 300K, by popular estimates > and experience. The turbo should last too, as long as you do > those regular changes, although it may only go 150K. The > tranny should go a long time, although some folks do a few > gears at 150K. > > Bob
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