900 + 9000 roadside breakdowns - failure modes

Grunff · 2003-09-01T16:45:09+00:00

I was looking through some old docs, and found the results of a survey I did on TSN a couple of years ago on Saab failure modes.The idea was to work out which items were most likely to leave you stranded. I had loads of responses, and compiled the following lists based on the prevalence of failures. Top of the list = most failures.Might be of interest, or if anyone has anything to add.===================================C900Top radiator hoseClutch master cylinderClutch slave cylinderClutch hoseAlternatorBatteryBeltsFuel pumpWater pumpTransmissionThermostatRadiator fan motorHall sensorExhaustHead gasketIgnitionLower control armsLower timing gearValve stemOil pump======================================================================9000Serpentine beltClutch masterClutch slaveClutch hoseAMMAlternatorBatteryCrankshaft pulleyIdler pulleyTransmissionIgnition switchIgnition amplifierDistributorOil pressure sensorWater pumpDifferential bearingTCSCV jointCon rod===================================

Sep 01, 2003 21 Replies

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Dave Hinz 22 years ago

common here in germany

...which, in turn, are related to Ferrets, who most decidedly like chewing on rubber. If Martens are as smart as, and as playful as ferrets, no precautions you could take against them could hope to succeed.

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Everett M. Greene 22 years ago

If you visit the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park in California, you encounter all sorts of signs warning about marmots doing this. It really looks strange to see cars parked with a portable fence around them.

Apparently, if you drive off with one in the engine compartment, broiled marmot can become quite stinky and messy, also!

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