99-00 and 01+ stock hp upgrade
so what changed on the engine or was it ecu that boosted the hp up from 170 to 185. i was told to run stage 1 injectors i need 01+ intake manifold. was that the only engine change? could there be...
View ArticleWanted: Wanted: 9000 stock Downpipe
Looking for a stock downpipe for my 1993 9000 with only one O2 sensor bung. Condition should be good, the cat itself doesnt need to be in any great shape though. Thanks, Dan
View ArticleMake 99 9-3 trans cable?
I read in an archived thread that I could take the cable actuator arm out of my 900 and put it in the 9-3 normally hydraulic trans. Is this possible? And don't worry, I will make it hydraulic in the...
View ArticleWanted: 02 9-3 hood, grill and left headlight
Name: Jim Location: Albany area NY Means of contact: pm Price: negotiable, will pick up within reasonable distance. Description: I recently picked up a grey 2002 93 se. The hood has some damage and the...
View Article2000 inner drive removal
I have to swap out the inner drive on a 2000 9-3 http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/9672...-Side-5057674/ I was wondering if anyone has done this and if there are any tips? I'm assuming there's a circ...
View ArticleWanted: Rebuildable b235 or good t7 head
Name: Joe Location: Westover MD Means of contact: PM As the title says I need a b235. Doesn't need to be running as I'm planning on rebuilding it. If I can't find that I at least need a good t7 head so...
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New guy with two Saabs. Benito Malito
Hey we just got a second Saab inside one month. I come to Saabs via Subarus via Nissans, always a FWD SR20 nut for about 15 years. Bought a Forester XT with my wife about 3 1/2 years ago. November 9th...
View ArticleIt's not the O2 sensor...
OK, well, umm, hmm. For those following my saga of the rich running engine / poor starting etc. So far I've swapped over the MAF, the TB, spark plugs, and checked all temp and pressure sensors (which...
View Articlekey fob not working?
one morning i randomly go out and my key fob doesnt work. had to use my other one. is it just the battery that is dead? how do i replace? does it still work to start car, even though...
View ArticleTurn signal weirdness
My turn signals are all messed up and I don't know what stock should look like. There are two bulbs in the turn signal housing. I need to know what color the the turn signal bulb is vrs the parking...
View ArticleFor Sale: saab 9-3ss coilovers
Name:Chris Location: Mclean va Means of contact: pm Price: 750 Description: my coilovers with hypercoil front springs. the front driver strut has the adjuster frozen I never bothered to try unfreezing...
View ArticleUnsteady Idle
Hello all, Just want to preface by saying THANK YOU to everyone who posts here, I've almost always found the perfect/quick/cheap way to repair a problem myself without having to take my car in to a...
View Articleany tuning shops in southern cali
basically the title . looking for someone in so cal i can take my ecu to for a remapping
View ArticleAm replacing windscreen wiper motor with new
Just received from Good Old UK a NOS windscreen wiper motor. Crankarm and nut in separate pack. Now, I'm not one who feels too much panic is enough; so, in keeping, how the heck do you find where on...
View ArticleSaab Direct Ignition Cassette cracked and car wont start
ok so my ignition cassette has a crack in it . i first noticed this crack a week or so ago when i was trying to diagnose a knock . now that i have went thru the bottom end and replaced the rod and main...
View Article2004 9-3 Aero Sputtering
I have a 2004 9-3 Aero with 110k miles on it. No real problems yet. However, sometimes when I start the car it sputters a little. Once I start driving the car runs fine. I always use a premium gas and...
View ArticleNew to saab, couple questions.
New member here and new to Saab. I just picked up a solid 02 9-3 SE 5 door with 168kmi as a second car to curb my fun factor. lol I have to say, this car is a blast! I can't believe I haven't bought...
View ArticleWhat is the plug of choice for '08 9-3 Aero
My daughter's '08 9-3 Aero V6 has about 25K miles on it but she has a failing coil. Unfortunately, it's not throwing a CEL yet but has all of the symptoms. She was just going to put all new coils and...
View ArticlePicture request
Can someone upload a picture of the bracket that connects the charge pipe to the block? Mine broke and I can't find a replacement. The bypass valve isn't holding the bypass pipe in correctly, resulting...
View ArticleOpening up headlight assembly on 2008+
Hello, Anybody tried opening the headlight assembly on a 2008 or later 9-3? Both side marker yellow diodes on my car (three on each side) stopped working a while ago and I am wondering if the headlight...
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