There are several things i'd like to correct on my 1980 5 door turbo. It has 90,000 miles, no rust, owned since 1983, etc. The car was used summer only then parked for 7 years and rolled out 2 years ago for year round use.
- The car used to start on the first turn of the key and run smoothly without being goosed. Now it is necessary to start and let it die two times. On the third try it starts and runs smoothly as in the past. My guess there is an adjustment that might correct this. It also MAY be running rich until wawrmed up. Anybody know what to check?
- Oil pressure used to stay pegged about 50 pounds, hot or cold. Today oil pressure is 50 lbs cold but warm oil is 35 lbs underway and
- In past years the after market vacuum/boost guage showed the car idling at 20 inchs vacuum. Today the norm is 16 inches. What is the smart way to check for vacuum leaks in this car?
I prize this car the usual Saab addict motives and for the five door
900 coach with turbo and 5 speed. (There were no more 900 5 doors after 1980.) I find nothing out there to replace it.Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Charlie