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General Information

Name
okcrum
Year
2000
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 SE
Color
Sillver 268
Packages
Roof rack w/bicycle carriers (3)
History
Engine & turbo replaced @100k miles (sludge); still running at 240k miles, scheduled retirement 4Q2020/1Q2021
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Modifications

Drivetrain
K&N high flow air filter
Wossner forged pistons
PCV upgrade
Interior
Factory
Exterior
Hustler quad band HF/VHF antenna (rear guy lines added later)
Larsen dual band VHF/UHF antenna
Audio
ICOM IC-706 100/50/20 watt HF/VHF/UHF transceiver modified for general coverage transmit (USAF Auxiliary SAR), head mounted in center console, radio under passenger seat
Factory otherwise
Lighting
Factory
Exhaust
Factory
Suspension
Factory
Wheel and Tire
Factory 17x7" rims, Pirelli tires

Comments

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How did you determine sludge was a problem ?
Can you do so effectively without removing oil pan ?
 

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Engine would not start. Pulled valve cover, saw sludge. Dropped oil pan to verify.
 
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