9000 belt tensioner tool giveaway
Hey 9000 fans, I made another belt tool for the 9000. This one is heavy duty with a large drive bolt (14mm head) and snug fitting capture bolts. It is a homemade tool so welds are crude but I did dress...
View Articlewhich NGK spark plugs... normal or iridium?
just getting into tuning my new 92 9000, cs 2.3 and wondering if anyone knows the difference of the spark plugs here http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1430374 we have iridium, platinum, and...
View ArticleSaab 9000 VIN clarification
RE: 1995 Saab 9000 with the VIN YS3CD65UXS1013781. The Saab has all the AERO options (interior and exterior including suspension) and doesn't look as if it was done afterwards. However, has a...
View Articlesaab 9000 carlsson
Just bought a Saab 9000 Carlsson, Really pleased with it, Should the electric aerial come up with the radio power or is there a separate switch, Thanks Simon
View ArticleCarlsson 'twitchy' steering
OK my Carlsson has 205k miles on the clock and is still on its original steering rack and shockers. No signs of the typical steering rack morning sickness rather the steering is too light and too...
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Aero vs std Seat weight
In the past the weight "penalty" of the electric Aero seats has been talked about... well having recently swapped my standard non electric leather seats for a set of Aeros, I weighed them both during...
View Articlecarlsson engine part- what is is?!
My 1990 9000 carlsson engine(2litre) has a part I cannot identify. It is a small plastic block with two vaccuum lines screwed into intake manifold between #2and#3 cylinder. One of the lines has a short...
View ArticleCarlsson Register
There is definitely a soft spot for Carlssons out there, having seen the love, torment, and empty wallets that they seem to create. Has anyone compiled a register of these - forgive if I have missed...
View Articlecode readers....
hey i recieved my Saab code reader in the mail today ....saving me 40-80 dollars to have service department do it ..... anyone having problems with trying to read those pesky check engine flashes to...
View ArticleHow Many Carlsson 9000's ?
Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to SAAB having just bought myself a 1990 9000 Carlsson 2.3 Turbo. I have loads of questions to ask, which I'm sure I will inundate you with in the not too distant...
View ArticleClutch pedal problem after long highway trips
Hello everyone, I own a 1996 2.3 CSE FPT, which i had completely rebuild a few weeks ago. Car drives and shifts really fine, but after every long highway run the clutch pedal is very very hard to push....
View Article97 saab 9000 cs 97 9000 aero conversion
i bought a 97 saab 9000 cs im wondering if i could swap a 97 aero ecu and turbo ?and would that give me same amount of hp as a aero?any advice would be great thanks everyone!
View ArticleParts needed
I have a 97 9000. I am looking for 264 cams.GT3071 or 76 turbo .1000cc or bigger injectors
View ArticleSAAB 9000 Climate Control
HI all. I drive a 1992 SAAB CD Turbo and I need to have my aircon coolant gas replaced and serviced. I am UK based (Aberdeen, Scotland). It is very difficult to find the K12 gas required and no one has...
View ArticleSAAB 9000i - EURO 4 - LONDON ULEZ
My mechanic believes that my 1998 SAAB 9000i may be EURO 4 compliant (even though it was manufactured prior to the standard) due to its Trionic 5 engine management system. This would mean that I an...
View ArticleSluggish Start up problems
Hi, I have just changed the coolant temperature sensor and now the car has developed a very sluggish start. It runs fine but the start up it hard work and that check engine light has come on. Is this...
View Articletemp gauge and now fuel gauge erratic?
Hi, I've a 97MY 9000 anniversary. The temp gauge was sitting low and then dropping to very low or zero during driving. I changed the temp sensor on the side of the engine and that sorted it for a...
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Getting the gear linkage coupler out?
I'm trying to get the rubber gear-linkage coupler out of my Aero to implement this Saab TSB. The pinch bolt to the lever end of the linkage isn't an issue, having had to slacken it to adjust the...
View ArticleTemperature gauge issues finally solved.
Hi I have asked many questions in this forum in the past year about the possible reasons for temp gauge problems. The symptoms on the car was that the temp gauge stayed at 8 o'clock position at times,...
View ArticleBadge removals
How are the hood & trunk badges attached on a 1998 SAAB convertible. Need to change old SAAB badges on the hood & trunk but can't work out how they are attached. Don't want to force them off...
View ArticleNew member w/ 88 9000s, stick, N/A. Keeping 4eva. Parked 6ish years ago....
I am somewhat new here, I've owned a few cool newer SAABs before. I got lucky and found someone gifting a project 9000 1988 2.0 S non turbo. It was a school teacher's and she babied it. It was running...
View ArticleNew Transmission more problems!
Hey guys, my MY93' 9000 turbo has developed a whine coming from the transmission, how ever it only occurs when coasting down from speed in 1-3, doesnt happen in 4th in fifth. say I acclerate to where...
View ArticleSAAB 9000 - MOT FAIL for parts or restoration
I have a 1993 SAAB 9000 CSE which has just failed an MOT for corrosion and the garage cannot repair as it needs specialised welding. The engine is good and low mileage– 94,000 miles – and the car...
View ArticleSAS Sway Bar Bushes
Needed, A set of Bushes for rear SAS anti roll bars. Does anyone know of stock anywhere?
View ArticlePower Seat Question
I own a 1997 9000 CS. It has 207,000 miles. I have been doing all sorts of work to this car. New drive shafts. Transmission rebuilt (5 spd man.). New brakes all around. Now I am delving into the...
View ArticleCan't open convertible roof manually
Hi all SAAB devotees, I have a 1998 Saab 9-3 S (900 S) convertible & the roof switch doesn't work (electrical problem to be resolved), so I am trying to manually open the roof. I have watched...
View ArticleAero Blowing White Smoke
Hello all, I am trying to diagnose if the head gasket needs replacing on my '96 9000 Aero project which is blowing white smoke out of the exhaust and a pool of liquid appears in the tailpipe after...
View Articlegear selector problem
on and off it has been difficult selecting 1st /2 nd...its as if the h gate is shrunk width wise sometimes you lose them completely but can be got back if you wiggle it quickly side to side.... I...
View Articlevin decoder
i have just used the vin decoder on this site to try and establish a little more about my 1990 carlson. The description of my car is accurate however it does not state that it is a carlson, simply...
View ArticleElectrical Wiring Diagrams
It has been suggested that I put the links below in a new thread in case it is thought worthy of pinning. I would also suggest downloading and saving in case the access disappears, as some of the other...
View Article1994 Saab Aero, Passenger inner Liner
I have a 1994 Saab Aero and looking for passenger front side Inner Liner . if any one has a used passenger side inner liner for a my Aero please contact me. Question would a similar year CSE have the...
View Article9000 Aero Turbo Gearbox
I have had this beauty since about 1999 and am currently looking to restore it. It has been parked for about 10 years so is in need of lots of TLC. The problem I have is that before I parked it up, it...
View Article9000 CD Turbo for sale
HI folks! My 1992 9000 CD is no longer able to pass the UK MOT due to excessive corrosion around the rear wheelbases. The car runs well, however, there are a couple of issues that need to be addressed...
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