WARNING:
In the last month I have noticed a increase in the frequency of certain failures. If You own one of these models ... Beware of upcoming failure on the listed component.
9/30/00
On 94 - New Generation Saab 900: The upper shock bearings are failing and give a clunk while driving over rough spots on the road. The Upgraded and better parts are listed in the table below.
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PART # |
DESCRIPTION |
LIST |
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4544276 |
SUPPORT BRACKET UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
91.00 |
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4246377 |
THRUST BEARING UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
37.00 |
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4907663 |
WASHER REINFORCE UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
3.80 |
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4544979 |
SPRING SUPPORT UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
16.00 |
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4689378 |
SPACER UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
3.10 |
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4346862 |
NUT UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
1.70 |
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4646634 |
WASHER UPPER SHOCK SAAB 900 NG 94 - SUSPENSION UPDATE 1 SSU1 |
3.80 |
On 94 - New Generation Saab 900: The bracket that holds the tensioner and the small grooved pulley are FAILING. The bracket is breaking just behind the small grooved pulley, causing the pulley to fall off and the belt that turns everything to stop turning. This Bracket is also the top alternator mount. Saab has released a Upgraded version of the Bracket. It also includes the small grooved idler pulley and the mounting bolt. The part is listed in the table below.
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PART # |
DESCRIPTION |
LIST |
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5171376oe |
ALTERNATOR BRACKET KIT SAAB 900 NG 4 CYL "HOLDS THE SMALL GROOVED IDLER PULLEY, INCLUDES IDLER & BOLT |
57.00 |
If You have a 91 - 93 900 NON TURBO "2.1 Liter motor ... READ ON
These motors have certain weakness from the factory. The new updated parts supplied from Saab are redesigned and made better. There is also several technical issues for updates and service recommendations.
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Head Gasket |
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Front Crank Pulley |
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Wiring Modification In The Fuse Box To Allow BOTH Fans At The Radiator To Turn On When Needed |
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Replacement Of A DEFECTIVE Cooling Fan Time Limiter Relay. |
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Control The Engine Temperature |
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Remove The "Plastic" Heater Bypass Valve. This plastic valve is a problem waiting to happen. Simply install the two heater hoses that was used on the earlier 900. |
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