Saab: 1986 SAAB

My venerable 1986 SAAB 2000 has done 301,000 kilometers. I am thinking
of getting one of the new SAAB 2 models when they come out.
Reason?
The heater works fine in the Winter, , even in the coldest weather, down
to minus 20 C.
But in Summertime the temperature gauge indicates that the engine
temperature gets up to just below the red line, at which point I stop
and let the car cool.
I was told the compressor is shot, and needs replacing, and that the air
conditioning needs a retrofit as the fluid used in it is a banned
substance
I love the car, feel safe in it. It was a present from my wife
Any comments??
Frank Jackson

Hello,
I had the same issue with my '86 900T. I found that there was a short in the
electrical system that caused the cooling fans to not run. I had my mechanic
rewire them (make sure you use teflon coated all weather copper wiring) and
the problem went away. Other issues may be present but that it is a good
place to start.

Jeremy


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