Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:44:45 +0100 From: "Sam" <Samnospampyhouse.com> Subject: Re: '88 900i new owner questions.
"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:c6lo5g$dchku$1nospam52899.news.uni-berlin.de... > Turn the flywheel? Put car in 3rd and push it? Doh! a simple solution and one I used to use years ago - I guess having an auto for a couple of years hastened my forgetting. > The timing marks will be > there, they're fairly deep markings on the flywheel. It must be pretty > dirty for you not to be able to see them. Actually the markings were fairly faint and softened by corrosion. I had to shine a torch just to identify the 20 degree mark. I dabbed a blob of tipex onto the 18 degree mark and then it was easy to see. The mark seemed to move around quite a bit - it was blurred but pretty much where it should be. > > And the alternator light stays on till I blip the throttle then it stays > > off - regulator? Can you replace the regulator on it's own? > > More likely the bushes, but yes, you can replace the regulator/bush pack. > Cool I'll look into that at least the voltage seems steady when running. > > Have fun. > I am so far - after a Volvo 740 estate the Saab is somewhat more engaging to drive. Cheers Sam
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