1986 Saab 900 RPMs Rise But Speed Doesn't

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STEVEHEAD76
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i have a 1986 saab 900 2.0L with about 180,000 miles when i am accelerating i push the gas and the RPM's go up normally but my speed barely goes up

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i got it ckecked out and they said it would cost about 650 2 replace and considering i only paid 600 for the car i dont think its worth replacing so how long do you think my car will be drivable with out it getting replaced...
Mar 4, 2006 at 8:20 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Sounds like the clutch or clutches are failing.
Mar 4, 2006 at 12:15 PM
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IROMRS
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when u are dragging u clutch it will not go far....check the condition of the engine and suspension parts,,if transmission is the only problem (at that age its normal) and everything else are taken good care of i'd do the transmission and trive that car....saab 180000 mils for a saab is nothing...IF taken good care of...
Dec 5, 2006 at 12:02 PM
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Have the clutch and transmission inspected; rising RPMs with little speed gain usually means a slipping clutch or failing transmission. Also check engine and suspension condition. A slipping clutch will not remain drivable for long, so replace the failed unit if the rest of the car is sound.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1986 Saab 900 2.0L with about 180,000 miles says RPMs rise normally when accelerating but road speed barely increases. A shop quoted about $650 to replace the failed part, and the owner asked how long the car would remain drivable without the repair. Experts said the clutch or transmission is failing, noted that a dragging clutch will not go far, and recommended checking the engine and suspension. If the transmission is the only problem and the car is otherwise well maintained, they suggested repairing it and continuing to drive the Saab.

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