Hi all. A quiet time at work so I though I'd document and share work to date on my Aero. The aim is to get everything working and restored, plus a little bit of performance upgrade. The car had been sitting when I bought it, but has come back to life quite nicely! Am happy to provide any thoughts on the work done with anyone. All comments gratefully received!
Alex
1996 Saab 9000 Aero, Black on Beige, 188,000 km Purchased October 2008
Work completed:
Brakes (rotors+calipers) all round
Front right ball joint
Battery, wires replaced
New rubber all round on stock Aero Rims
Serpentine Belt+ Tensioner Replaced
Vacuum Hoses Replaced
New DI module
JT 3” Downpipe and Magnaflow Cat
Exhaust Studs Replaced
K&N Air Filter
Fluids Changed
Fog lights repaired
APC Solenoid Replaced
New Cabin Fan Sensor
Replaced SCC Display
Replaced ACC Control Unit
Replaced Lock Control Module
Repaired Rear Door Lock Pulls
Repaired Rear Door Handles
Work to do (in no particular order):
Front axles – replace (perished CV boots)
Front left ball joint
Remove heater plate; replace gasket and injector rings
ECU Remap – Stage 3 (when I get hold of a spare ECU
Replace Dash Pad (cracked)
Replace front fenders (rusted)
VW Wiper Relay
Repair Rear Spoiler (cracked)
Diagnose ABS fault code + repair
Repair Heater Vent Flap
Alex
1996 Saab 9000 Aero, Black on Beige, 188,000 km Purchased October 2008
Work completed:
Brakes (rotors+calipers) all round
Front right ball joint
Battery, wires replaced
New rubber all round on stock Aero Rims
Serpentine Belt+ Tensioner Replaced
Vacuum Hoses Replaced
New DI module
JT 3” Downpipe and Magnaflow Cat
Exhaust Studs Replaced
K&N Air Filter
Fluids Changed
Fog lights repaired
APC Solenoid Replaced
New Cabin Fan Sensor
Replaced SCC Display
Replaced ACC Control Unit
Replaced Lock Control Module
Repaired Rear Door Lock Pulls
Repaired Rear Door Handles
Work to do (in no particular order):
Front axles – replace (perished CV boots)
Front left ball joint
Remove heater plate; replace gasket and injector rings
ECU Remap – Stage 3 (when I get hold of a spare ECU
Replace Dash Pad (cracked)
Replace front fenders (rusted)
VW Wiper Relay
Repair Rear Spoiler (cracked)
Diagnose ABS fault code + repair
Repair Heater Vent Flap