Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:37:55 -0800 From: steven <stevenbrandnospamge.net> Subject: Re: '89 900 turbo auto trans
ANYONE THERE? Should I be more specific? On 2005-02-19 18:04:18 -0800, steven <stevenbrandnospamge.net> said: > just bought this car and it looks great and the engine seems sound > enough for a car it's age (about 120,000 miles) BUT: > 1. it doesn't accelerate very well, seeming to stay in low gear for too > long, and is hesitant when changing. it's great at about 30 or 40 mph > and picks up speed well, but between 0 and 30 and at 50 it is sluggish. > 2. the interior of the car smells strongly of coolant (i think?). > 3. there is a squeeling sound when it's cold and raining. > 4. it seems to consume a lot of fuel. > > i know the guy i bought it from had a problem with some diaphragm > staying open somewhere and flooding the engine with fuel, but this was > fixed. > > this is my first so any help would be gratefully received. > > thanks.