Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 01:28:29 GMT From: "Brewskiehunter" <lewitnopsams.net> Subject: Re: Saab 900SE 1998
dump it now before your lose your shirt fixing it. SAABs fall apart and cost more than anything else to fix. "Mike" <mikenopsamail.com> wrote in message news:a56c1n$sl0$1nopsam6.svr.pol.co.uk... > thanks Johannes > > all very useful > > Mike > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message > news:3C72CA5F.CA9D02ACnopsamanytime.co.uk... > > > > > > Mike wrote: > > > > > > Saab 900SE 1998 105,000 miles > > > > > > Does anyone have any comments on the following problems ? > > > > > > 1. losing a bit of oil around the turbo: > > > Also the turbo "whine" has been a little louder lately. > > > New turbo has been recommended ~£700 > > > > Check if there is oil in the exhaust smoke. > > > > > 2. heavy clutch - and maybe a little slipping, I'm just not certain: > > > It's been heavy since I bought the car (in 2000 with 70,000 miles). > > > New clutch+cable has been recommended ~£450 > > > > If clutch is slipping then you need to do something. > > > > > 3. leaking ("weeping") headgasket - nothing much, and no coolant > > > contamination > > > Been recommended that it's ok to leave it alone > > > > Possibly, but it is only a matter of time and you will need a > > new headgasket. It may a good idea to replace headgasket to > > guard against potential damage from blown headgasket. > > > > > 4. noisy aircon compressor at low engine revs: > > > Been recommended new compressor ~£900. > > > > Uhh, expensive. I've had a slightly noisy compressor for a while > > now, but it seems to be stable. I've been told that it only needs > > the clutch drive, but Saab only supplies the whole compressor since > > it is sourced from a different company. > > > > > Or just carry on but switch it off at low revs. > > > > > > I want to keep the car going nicely but don't want to spend money > > > unnecessarily. > > > Any info would be much appreciated. > > > > Sounds like you could do with a winning ticket. > > > > Johannes > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.324 / Virus Database: 181 - Release Date: 14/02/2002 > >
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