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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:36:06 -0400
From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com>
Subject: Re: Another Saab900 2.5 V6 question>


Dexter J wrote: > Salutations: > > On Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:16:10 -0300, ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote: > >> >> The issue is even more disturbing. The uneven engine speed could be >> due to two things. The head gasket oil leak which has the spark >> plugs immersed in oil and the possibility the timing belt has >> jumped. Plus, they also found a cracked exhaust pipe. This car has a >> newly repaired AC unit, new radiator hoses and new CV joint boots. I >> am not going to spend any more money on this car. The current >> problems could be repaired, but what else will fail soon? It is time >> for me to think about a more reliable car - definitely not another GM >> Saab. >> >> Anyone want to pick up a V6 Saab 900 for a good price? It needs >> work, but if you do it yourself, you just might have a good winter >> beater at a reasonable price. >> >> ma_twain wrote: >> >>> My Saab900 2.5 V6 with the automatic transmission started "bucking" >>> and the engine speed jumped up and down while trying to maintain a >>> steady speed up a hill. That was in "D" with the rpms 2000 or >>> under. If I "manually" shifted to 3 or 2 to keep the rpms above >>> 2000, it was smooth. >>> Obvious I would like to think it is the distributor and not the >>> transmission . . . If it is the transmission, the car is not being >>> fixed. >>> Fortunately I also have a classic Saab 900 to drive :-) It's red >>> box turbo time!!! >>> > > Granted - the V6 SAAB is a questionable mill. However - I have to think > that brasing the manifold and doing the timing belt when the heads are > off (do both gaskets when you are in there) - has got to be cheaper > than any replacement that is not itself another beater. > > This assumes that the tranny and the body aren't also wallyfux of course. > This issue is what else is going to fail at this point. I have heard about the transmission control unit being rather expensive and a predictable failure. I heard about the oil cooler design of this engine. The brakes will need work soon, granted normal wear and tear. I have already spent over $1,600 this year alone on this car. I want to cut my losses. The price of gas is also a motivating factor - looking for something that gets better gas mileage and comes with a warranty :-) I should not have to give up much in terms of performance and handling - it is a GM V6 with an automatic . . . > -- > > Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day > En Vogue Salt n Pepa - What a Mighty Good Man > http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/168.RAM > > all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads > no news no phone in no sign up required - all the Time

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