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Advice on vacuum pump oil leak
I recently read through a thread on sealing up a leaking vacuum pump with Rtv gasket maker and now I discovered I have a leak there too. I started smelling burning oil 3 days ago. My question is, is...
View ArticleCheck engine light flashing / engine jerking
So this has happened twice over the past two days . So I was driving at the beginning of my trip to my gfs house , then I noticed my engine light flashing . On and off for about 25 secs. Also when I...
View ArticleNarrowing down electrical issue
Ok, so I am trying to narrow down where this parasitic drain is coming from. I have gone through the fuse box and pulled each fuse one by one and there was no drop. Multimeter is reading about 12.8...
View ArticleP/S reservoir leaking+ steering clunk.
Hey everyone. I have a 2003 Arc. About a few days ago i started noticing a slight clunk when i turn my wheel about 45 degrees in either direction at SLOW (5 mph) speed or stopped. Then today it got...
View Articlewhos tried a pro parts sweden DI
so whos tried one? anyone heard bad reports about the cassette, I have heard the black plastic covers on the early ones were rubbish, don't care much about that, care more about how well the thing...
View ArticleIdentify Entertainment system
Hi Just bought a 9-3 Convertible 2007 It has a navigation system installed, and I do understand that there is several different systems used by Saab How do I identify which system I have? The reason...
View ArticleIntermittent noise/rattle-5k mile update.
First let me say I love my new to me 02 Aero. I bought it December 1st and have put 5k miles on it. Did the normal stuff, oil change, bolt mod and she runs excellent. Was well taken care of, PCV...
View Articlesmoke coming from back of engine after using seafoam
so in my continuing quest to fix the rough idle with my car i tried seafoam. first i cleaned my throttle body. then i put the seafoam in the throttle body as some had posted in other threads. let the...
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are turbo brackets different on aero and lpt?
I noticed that the bracket from the exhaust to the turbo is different?? I'm wondering if I need to fashion a bracket that will work or if the Aero and linear brackets are different and I can just find...
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'04 9-5 Arc Manual
Name: Rich Location: California Means of contact: PM Price: $4,500 Description: Up for sale is my 2004 9-5 Arc sedan, 5sp manual, steel gray, lightly tuned. VIN: YS3ED45A543510165 Engine and gearbox...
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2008 Saab 9-3 AERO XWD
Jon Michigan PM me 13.5k (what i owe) Looking to sell my 2008 saab 9-3 (2.8T v6) aero xwd 6 speed auto. Great car to drive, quick and good in the snow, only reason for selling is because I drive very...
View ArticleReplacing fuel filler door/flap
Hey guys, after finally getting my Daughter home from the hospital after a few nights there, I thought finally, lets get home and relax. Well, had to stop for fuel. Opened the door and noticed it felt...
View Article2008 9-3 Turbo X misfires even after ignition coil replacement
Ok, I know that coils were discussed in hundreds of threads here. Each one of you knows the problem pretty well, but let me explain what is going on with me. I spent tens of hours on saabcentral...
View ArticleCone filter check engine
Has anyone had a check engine lights from running a ram air cone filter under the hood? Do I need to try to match the Airflow of the stock filter or just get a fairly large cone Filter? Not looking for...
View ArticleCleaning tranny with diesel?
Had it suggested to me to pump diesel backwards through the tranny using an external pump to dislodge gunk from the valve body and solenoids. Seriously?
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Just gave her some love
Made my handles , plastic near mirrors, and black trim around the car black . As they were fading pretty bad . Did an oil chsnge because the oil was leaking. Ended up being a spabkve the turbo was...
View ArticleTransmission swap advice needed...
`Found a very nice 2003 9-3 Vector, very cheap a few months ago. It runs like a top with cold AC, everything works. The buyer is a female contact who knows little about Saabs. When we looked at it, we...
View Articlekleen flo AMR (brake fluid)..ever heard of this?
Hi gang, how are you? was at a local parts place to get some DOT4 brake fluid as i want to flush out the system (bleeders). They didn't have enough of the DOT4, but they recommended this kleen flow...
View Article2009 9-3 sport combi
i have a 2000 9-3 SE and runs great after some recent upgrades. but its approaching 186000. Ive got my eye on a great deal on a 2006 Sportcombi with 58k on it. good condition, clean car fax. but my...
View ArticleLeft Front Position Light
Hello Forum Members: I am getting a message on my SID on my 2007 9-3 that reads, Left Front Position Light Failure. I cannot find this message in my car's operating manual. I also note that my left...
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