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Saab 9000 (1984-1998) / Which heat sensor or what is going on please ?

« on: 18 February 2016, 10:56:04 AM »

I think I have 2, possibly 3 separate problems - or is it one ?

Saab 9000  1996  2.3T

1. Anaolog water temp gauge is always on cold. Don’t think it ever moves

2. If stuck in traffic or stationary with the engine running the digital temp gauge goes up quickly, 10 -15 minutes temp goes over 20’c in the winter. Been 30'c in the summer in one jam.
I know this is to give outside temp but I'm sure it is picking up heat inside the engine compartment. Water is overheating as fan is not cutting in. I've lifted the bonnet after one f these episodes and it was *hot*.

3. When I turn the engine off the fan runs for a couple of minutes, even if I have only moved it out of the garage.

My mechanic thinks I need a sensor or two.

What thoughts here please ?

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Saab 9000 (1984-1998) / Drive shaft for P Reg 9000

« on: 30 June 2014, 12:05:00 PM »

Not in stock or available for my mechanic from his usual source

Can you please recommend a place for a good one  ?

Alternative is to take the old one off and have it rebuilt - I feel apprehensive about that

Symptoms
Driving along motorway around 70 felt a terrible judder from front near side like  tyre blow out.
Pulled to a stop saw and felt nothing wrong so drove off slowly and managed to get home, max 40mph.
My mechanic had a look an thinks one of the bearings inside has gone.
Says I'm safe to drive but I'd rather not risk it

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Saab 9000 (1984-1998) / Fixing speedo

« on: 16 September 2013, 01:30:36 PM »

My first post !

Hope you can help

I'm told that the only way to fix my speedo is to take the gearbox apart.
I can believe it, but I'd much rather have an alternative
My guy has spent a good couple of hours on it and he is good, although not a Saab expert
Anyone help please ?