SaabCentral Forums http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/ The Site for Saabs, probably the most comprehensive saab resource on the internet, welcome to our saab forums, technical help and discussion and general saab chat for the, saab 9-3, saab 9-5, saab 900, saab 9000 and all other saab models, choose your forum en Wed, 22 May 2013 05:40:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg SaabCentral Forums http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/ Headlight Painting? http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253634&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 05:31:54 GMT Has anyone here opened up their headlights and painted the INSIDE of them? I want to see what it looks like on the 9-5s before I attempt it. What do you think? I know it looks sweet on some cars Has anyone here opened up their headlights and painted the INSIDE of them? I want to see what it looks like on the 9-5s before I attempt it. What do you think? I know it looks sweet on some cars ]]> Adam044 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253634 95 breather kit http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253633&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:57:59 GMT Hi I have no concerns about fitting this myself, I just want to know if the pipes are just pushed on with or without hose clips? As there are none on the car at present. Hi I have no concerns about fitting this myself, I just want to know if the pipes are just pushed on with or without hose clips? As there are none on the car at present. ]]> Saab 9-5 Workshop treborblack http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253633 Wow, what a difference! http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253632&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:01 GMT Over the past few months I've been rebuilding the front suspension.

The symptoms I was tackling:
  • Clunk at acceleration from stop
  • "rattle" feel when going over bumps or rough roads
  • Steering wheel gets yanked every which way when going over bumps or rough roads
I still haven't done my shocks/strut inserts. I have the tools now, but haven't had the time.


I started with replacing the control arms, strut bearings/mounts, outer tie rod ends, and links.



The car felt better, but the above symptoms were still there with the exception of the clunk. That was resolved by the strut bearings. I didn't do the inner tie rod ends because they "seemed" fine. Same with the sway bar bushings and steering rack braces.



Last weekend I finally broke down and replaced the inner tie rod bushings with a set of US made Moogs. They were cheap and relatively easy to replace.



DING DING DING!


I can drive over a rough road now with my hands off the steering wheel and it tracks straight. No more rapid vibrations from the bumps.



While the ends felt tight, the rubber was crumbling inside. The repair was cheap and easy.



The only tricky part was putting the lock washer thing over the nuts. I found putting a 19mm socket on a 3/8" breaker bar with a cheater, and placing that socket over the nuts then levering against the intake manifold made quick work of snapping that on. Of course it took an hour of me trying to do it by hand and with pliers to think of this... ]]> DurocShark http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253632 For Sale: Go fast Bits http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253630&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:22:26 GMT Wesley Swindell 17238 301-302-6102 9k Manifold and Finished t3 uppipe with 2 bolt ewg flange.. 150 obo Attachment 36026 (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36026)Attachment 36027 (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36027) Holset DP... Wesley Swindell
17238
301-302-6102

9k Manifold and Finished t3 uppipe with 2 bolt ewg flange.. 150 obo
Attachment 36026Attachment 36027

Holset DP flange, and 3 inch Vband Kit w/ DP 90 deg bend .. 100 shipped

4 siemens deka #60 injectors w/ pigtails 5k miles on them. 125+stock injecors shipped,
Or 150 shipped!



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]]> Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America We_sleigh http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253630 For Sale: 99 9-5 SE parting out http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253629&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:08:27 GMT I have a 99 9-5 se im parting out engine problems not sure what it was im tired of dropping money into it. It has about 138000 on it for the most part i have anything you need. Pm me for what i u need and also dont say you want something and then i get it pulled off and u quit responding had enough... I have a 99 9-5 se im parting out engine problems not sure what it was im tired of dropping money into it. It has about 138000 on it for the most part i have anything you need. Pm me for what i u need and also dont say you want something and then i get it pulled off and u quit responding had enough of that. So with that said let ke know have shipped a few small and big things all over the US. ]]> Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America vigen42003 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253629 What is this piece attached to the engine? http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253628&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:46:49 GMT See the photo and the large red arrow pointing at the U shaped alloy piece.

What is this unit? We don't have them on the OG9-3 engines.
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]]> Saab 9-5 Workshop BobSaabit http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253628 Ignition Coil/Spark Plugs/Service woes http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253627&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 01:26:19 GMT So i've been researching and googling for a few hours and I've got a few questions. My 2007 9-3 2.8T Aero has a bad coil at 68k miles. (cylinder 5, firewall side) I've decided I'm going to have the the back 3 coils replaced at an indy shop with Wells coils (part#C1508) and I'll replace the front three myself.

My main question is regarding spark plugs. I plan on getting a stage 1 tune (either Vtuner or JZW) in the next few months, after i address this issue and some new tires. Since I have to replace the coils, I want to replace all the plugs at the same time. I'm not sure which plugs to run, (Denso's, NGK's, Stock, etc.) I also don't know if it is ok to run aftermarket plugs at modified gaps and heat ranges on a stock tune for a few months until I tune.

So i guess what I'm looking for is:

-are the Wells coils (C1508) suitable ignition coils?
-Is it OK to run a tuner-recommended plug set-up on a stock tune for a few months?

Thanks for your help, everyone. ]]> presidentcox http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253627 Audio and Visual Questions http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253626&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 01:07:09 GMT Hello all! I have tackled my non working dash light problem. As it had turned out, when I reafixed the knee bolster I had forgotten to plug in the glove box light, and the wires were arching. Glad I found the answer to my constantly blowing fuse 23. Questions are as follows: 1. My dimmer... Hello all!
I have tackled my non working dash light problem. As it had turned out, when I reafixed the knee bolster I had forgotten to plug in the glove box light, and the wires were arching. Glad I found the answer to my constantly blowing fuse 23.
Questions are as follows:
1. My dimmer switch (the switch pack one, not the one built into the dash fascia) does not change the intensity of the dash bulbs. I assume this means the switch is no good? Can it be repaired, or shall I thief one from another one of my Saabs?
2. I have an aftermarket radio. I have figured out how to wire up the front speakers, however the rear are a bit tough. I know that the rear speakers are powered from an amp (where this amp is, I do not know). I have isolated which wires correspond to which speaker. However, I assume these inputs are supposed to be a "low" input; ie what are the round RCA style connectors on an amp. I have cut the connector off of the connector the enters the stock radio for the rear speakers, and when I connect the high input signal from the headunit to the low input wires to the amp, it only plays from the right side and it has a ton of engine whine. My questions are:
  • Does it only play out of one side due to the low/high discrepancy? If I touch any of the other amp wires to anything it instantly cuts sound to the right speakers and I am left only with front speakers. Is there possibly a short on the left hand side?
  • I have a "low" output on my my headunit. Can I soldier RCA style connectors to the amp wire to properly power the amp? Will I have any distortion/feedback?
Thanks for your time!
Tom ]]> Classic Saab 900 Workshop KaMiKaZi_t0M http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253626 Air ride suspension ? Chevy cobalt ? http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253625&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 01:03:46 GMT I tried searching and to no avail all i could find was comparisons of the engines in our 9-3's and the chevy cobalts. But i wanted to know if our saabs share the same suspension setups as the cobalts because i want to run an airride suspension in it. I found a kit online from airlift performance via : http://www.airliftperformance.com/ap...vrolet-cobalt/

If the suspension is the same then i would definitely pick this kit up since it would save me time and money doing a universal airride kit.

Any answers would help thanks. ]]> brechnar100 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253625 Help? 99 9-3 Conv http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253624&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:27 GMT Hello to all, I need advice on repairs for my 9-3, today, I started my Saab and while idling nad putting in gear, I heard a POW and the engine stopped. I checked under the hood and found the serpentine belt had disintegrated into dust! upon inspection, I found 3 black circles on the ground... Hello to all,


I need advice on repairs for my 9-3, today, I started my Saab and while idling nad putting in gear, I heard a POW and the engine stopped. I checked under the hood and found the serpentine belt had disintegrated into dust! upon inspection, I found 3 black circles on the ground along with a pieces of the belt. later, I checked under the hood and found that the top pulley is frozen and down to the metal only?

I've only had this Saab for 4 days, this is a 1 owner vehicle with 71K miles and in very good condition.

Here are some pics,


I thank you in advance,


Zach
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]]> Zach12 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253624 Another AC thread - works intermittently http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253623&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:03:09 GMT Hello Everyone,

My AC works when it fees like it. The compressor clicks on. I thought it may be low on freon so I checked it and it's at 35psi so I don't think that's the issue.

It doesn't seem to just work at night when it's cooler, etc. It'll work when I start the car sometimes and sometimes it won't.

The only thing that has been consistent is that if it doesn't work when I first start my car, it will not work until it is restarted again later in the day.

Any ideas? Clutch? ]]> tjalsma http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253623 <![CDATA[For Sale: 17" Double 3-Spoke Wheels]]> http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253622&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:53:00 GMT I have (4) 17x7 Double 3-Spoke wheels for sale. They are straight and free of any major scratches. Image: http://i43.tinypic.com/35lsx9f.jpg Make an offer. PM or call/text (774)294-6358 Located in Fall River, Massachusetts. I have (4) 17x7 Double 3-Spoke wheels for sale. They are straight and free of any major scratches.





Make an offer. PM or call/text (774)294-6358

Located in Fall River, Massachusetts. ]]> Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America 9-5turbo http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253622 <![CDATA[Weight of the XWD's]]> http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253621&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:37:11 GMT Dang, someone posted that they put their XWD on a scale about a week ago. It's not showing up on search so does anyone have any recall of that.

I think it was about 3,700 pounds for the manual and they commented probably more for the Combi.

I have combed my manual a dozen times, read all the articles and Saab promo literature and the only numbers are for the conventional FWD's.

Anyone have a clue? ]]> TunnanXWD http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253621 Thoughts and experience on a 2005 Jaguar x-type 3.0 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253620&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:09 GMT Hey Saabers,

Yeaah I know I am basicly cheating here, I've been a Saab loyal follower since 1996...first car a 1999 9-3, had it for 5 years and a lot of headache later( I didn't know about update #6 back then)....and I got a 2002 9-3 which has been doing good to me thank's to you guys....now my wife drives a 2008 9-3...which we are happy about but I have to say the 2008 is not really a Saab at all...my 02 gives me that smile on 3rd and 4th, the kind that Jeremy Clarkson talked about.

Anyway, recently I kindda have my eyes and thoughts towards a 2005 and newer Jaguar x-type 3.0...I know I should probably post this in Jaguar forum but I wonder if any of you guys ever had any experience with this car such as:

1. Fun Factor
2. Reliability
3. maintenance cost
4. part cost
5. what kind of headaches are they prone too.
and such....

Anyway, I've been waiting till I can afford the 2012 9-5 mkii model but that's going to take a long time. ]]> The Lounge zidjan http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253620 Jammed IN Reverse http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253619&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:24 GMT My daily driver ( 93 Vert , manual ) had a leaking slave , Went to sort that on Sunday morning and the pedal went to the floor . What has complicated it for me as that I cannot get the car out of reverse to be able to get into the garage. I removed the shifter last night and the lockout pin... My daily driver ( 93 Vert , manual ) had a leaking slave , Went to sort that on Sunday morning and the pedal went to the floor .
What has complicated it for me as that I cannot get the car out of reverse to be able to get into the garage.
I removed the shifter last night and the lockout pin is jammed hard to the ring of the selector shaft , key is fully operational but not changing the status of the lock pin . Removed the triangular nuts in an attempt to get some movement away from the pin to no avail . This is all being done under torchlight , It may become clear in daylight , but any suggestions appreciated . ]]> Classic Saab 900 Workshop AUSSIE900 http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253619