My radiator exploded.
Well kinda... something happened with it. The bottom corner (near the IC hoses) broke or something when i was driving and coolant spewed all over my engine bay :( This is the second cooling system...
View ArticleCooling system no pressure or leak
Patient is a 2000 9-5 wagon with 178Km, saved from the scrappy :D It was losing coolant and making a noise from the water pump, so I replaced that. Now its getting warmer, it has decided to puke...
View Article89 Turbo Hesitation
Hi, I have an 89 turbo that I brought back from the dead. I drove it a few days and it was great, now I have hesitation at full 3/4 throttle and more. It spools up but then seem to run out of fuel,...
View Article2003 9-5 Aero Transmission Trouble
This isn't a common thing apparently, but the other day while city driving, my 9-5 suddenly started acting like it was in neutral. I managed to get it over to the side of the street with my momentum. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DIY water injection kit
So I decided to make a water injection kit, something I thought would be beneficial, cost effective and fun to do. This kit was not my idea, I saw the original thread over at autospeed.com but have...
View ArticleBack in the game?
I'm thinking about getting back into a Saab. Looking at 06-09 Aero's(possibly an 05 Aero with the 4cyl.) with under 60k, priced about 11-14grand. Just wondering how the parts are flowing now. I got...
View ArticleBCB Stage 2 ECU Tune Review - 2003 ARC 2.0T - Brew City Boost
I wanted to post a review about my experience with Brew City Boost and the Stage 2 tune that I got for my 2003 9-3 Arc (2.0T B207R). My car is stock except for Brembo brakes and a K&N Drop in. I...
View ArticleTiming Chain Inspection on V6?
What does this entail and how long does it take? If it has to be replaced what is the cost or labor involved? I'm getting high knock retard, mostly from cylinder 1, and that could be timing chain...
View Articlestereo color help
anyone have any idea of what over the counter color closely matches the stock stereo color? im doing a double din install and would like the surround to blend as close as possible
View ArticleExhaust questions
Just got news today that my rear muffler is badly blown and is what has been making my car sound like ****. Talked to the guys at the exhaust shop with my car up on the lift, and they were saying they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Coolant leak
Just noticed I seem to have a coolant leak after replacing hoses, flushing, and refilling. Seems to come from (RHD car) passenger side end tank of the rad - seems likely its blown? I must've overfilled...
View ArticleConverting halogen headlight assembly to xenon
Hello I recently bought xenon headlights at a junkyard for my 2004 9-3. However, one of them is smashed and the housing is irreparable so I have taken out all the electrical parts and projector. I have...
View Article2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T - Steering Gone Stiff
Hello, My wife has noticed that the steering in her 2006 SAAB 9-3 2.0T has gone stiff. I would think that if this was some sort of power steering failure it wouldn't happen when the car is up to speed....
View Article60k service- am I missing anything?
My 9-5 Aero is approaching 60,000 miles and I would like to know what needs to be done. The car is an 08 that does not have a fuel filter. The owners manual does not give detailed information on motor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aftermarket front bumper
I have been looking for a new front bumper for my 9-3 and Ive been set on this design. It has been hard to find a seller but I have found a company which I have included a link at the bottom. What are...
View ArticleCv axle issue
So driving the other day and I take off from a light and hit boost than let off and stayed in gear due to some (choice words) guy cutting me off and my car starts like galloping, I pull over and...
View ArticleNew MAF
Has anyone had any luck with the rock auto MAF's or should I just order the one from eeuro?
View Article05 9-3 arc? performance questions?
Hey guys I will be buying a 05 9-3 arc and my buddy own a 03 linear 5sp. and I asked him if I got a automatic if it could handle a stage 3 tune? I've herad it can't but Im not completely sure. I like...
View Articlevacuum line runs
hi , can any one tell me how the line runs when it goes through the bulkhead , to the fuel cut & overboost switches ? .allso what wires connect to said switches ?. thanks ..
View ArticleParrot MKi9200 Whining Noise.
Hi, I have installed the MKi9200 Handsfree kit in my 9-3. I experience whining noise on the Telephone Audio and not on the Music. For the Music I am using the line-out of the Parrot Kit because I have...
View Article