Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:05:40 +0100 From: "justsid" <sidcliffenospamFFsidcliffe.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: Help! cannot start--
OK! Bob. I had no warning, and having taken out the DIC I can tell you it's as clean as the proverbial whistle. The Saab service manager said bring it along to be tested,but I wonder if it's necessary ? There will be a charge knowing them from old. Bit of a brainer for me as the nearest dealer is about 20 miles away, and the one I favour is over 50 miles.Decision time looms. Just dashed out and bought an old Honda Prelude just to have some wheels,bus service in this neck of the woods( Devon UK) is pitiful. justsid "Bob" <uctraingNOSPAMnospamanet.com> wrote in message news:7ifn80t25092of2ffr44m3q5dgeb2rn466nospamcom... > On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 18:54:06 +0100, "justsid" > <sidcliffenospamFFsidcliffe.fsnet.co.uk> wrote: > > >Could you elaborate on:- > > "Make certain that the new cassette has been oriented with the spark > >plug terminals pointing downwards (as if it were installed on the > >vehicle), for app. 1/2 hour before starting the car" . Not too clear on > >this point. > > There is thick oil in the units. You want it to drain down to the > bottom before starting. (Or so I'm told :-) So, just position it in > the "normal" position before installation for 30 minutes. > > If you are in the USA and need to buy one, I'd recommend > eeuroparts.com (note the two "ee's" in that name. Typical price > is under $250 shipped vs. the dealer at $400. > > If the DI went bad, you should have had some rough running for a > few days before. They rarely go with no warning at all. > > Bob > > >