Date: 8 Jan 2002 15:20:29 -0800 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: 9000, what should I look out for ?
"Lineone" <adriannopsamone.org> wrote in message news:<DdG_7.15284$qL3.2650985nopsam6-win.server.ntlworld.com>... Hi, As some of you may know, mine is a 93' 9000 CSE 2.0 LPT, 82k miles. My comparative experiences are: > A particular, known problem in the 9000 CS/CDs (and maybe 9000's before and > 9-5 after?) is the heater matrix. No problemos. > Other things to watch out for (as personally experienced): > - Gearbox whine (95,000 miles). Yes, gearbox overhauled. > - Individual instrument lamp failures. No problemos. > - Complete instrument lighting failure (intermittent). No Problemos. > - Headlamp bulb security (heat causes wire clips to lose their spring). No problemos. > - Washer bottle leak (it's the T-piece underneath). Yes, precisely. New T-piece. Other: New Head gasket, this may be an old "batch issue". Timing chain, just in case as it was a bit noisy, new resistor pack. Recommended: Fit 16" Aero wheels ~205/55 tyres. Johannes