Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 10:20:45 -0500 From: "Kenneth S." <nimrodnospams.com> Subject: Re: Wont warm up
Grunff wrote: > > Kenneth S. wrote: > > > My suggestion is that you try putting a piece of aluminum foil in front > > of the radiator. I had the same problem with my 1996 900 SE, and this > > low-tech fix seems to work well. Presumably the radiator grill of a > > 9000 snaps out easily, as does that on a 900 SE, allowing easy access to > > the radiator. > > > > I don't know what would be the cost of replacing the thermostat, but if > > other Saab repair bills are anything to go by, it would be much more > > than what I am used to paying for a thermostat replacement. > > No - that is a really bad idea. You will easily overheat the > engine when stuck in traffic. It's not a 'fix', it's a big risk. > > A thermostat costs less than £7 ($10), and a one-armed > brain-dead gorilla should be able to replace it in 20 minutes. > > -- > Grunff OK, Grunff, I'll get one the next time I'm in the U.K. Can I get one at any auto-parts store or do I have to go to a Saab dealer? I'm sure they're much more over her. (I'm still planning to buy a European specification driver's side mirror for my car, to replace the useless flat-glass one that U.S.-specification cars have.) But are there special installation instructions for us one-armed brain-dead gorillas? Where is the damn thing, anyway? Is it right on top of the engine? Please provide advice that doesn't include any big words. By the way, I keep an eye on the temperature guage, and I'll take out my piece of alumninum foil when the weather starts to get warmer. We may be an endangered species, but even one-armed brain-dead gorillas know about that.
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