Hi all My ttid only boosts to middle of the gauge now and is missing power like the big turbo is being bypassed. No obvious leaks so my best guess at the moment is the boost control solenoid for the big turbo is not working, meaning the waste gate is open (by default)? Question is which of the...

As others may remember from some of my previous posts, I had settled on getting 17" wheels to support my move to bigger and more effective brakes. My wallet was waiting for a severe denting! However, after further research I found that Elkparts are selling a Brembo 4 pot big brake upgrade kit...

Hi guys, Just dipping my toes in the water from the classic (Non GM) forums. I've just bought an 01 9-3 which has run it's bearings. The crank is OK and will clean up with a polish, however whilst I can replace the big-end bearings with everything in the car, can I do the main journals as well...

I´m a newbie with a big problem first of all: I´m livng in Vienna/Austria/Europe, i love my wife, my daughter and my three Saabs. For those who are interested: 9000cs 9/92 eucalyptus-green (The Good), 900ep Convertible 4/92 in monte carlo yellow (The Bad) and a 96 GLV4 8/79 in midnight-blue...

Is this a good deal and how do they compare to AP kits. Any thoughts anyone.

Just when i thought that the "to do list" was getting shorter.... and a day before a 800 mile round trip was planned I put my foot on the clutch pedal and it give a little risistance so I pushed a little harder and POP went the slave cylinder. A big puddle under the car confirmed my fears. So...

What is the biggest set of alloys I can fit on me 93 2.2 TID without any modifications?

12 Jan 2005 GM has big plans for small Cadillac By James Mackintosh in Detroit Published: January 9 2005 20:32 | Last updated: January 9 2005 20:32 General Motors has decided to build a new small Cadillac car aimed at European drivers in its Swedish Saab factory, in a move likely to lessen...

Came across this subject in a Volvo forum http://www.volvospy.com/frameset.php?bn=volvospy_general

1st How importanat is the heat shield over the cat? Also, Anybody know where I can gat a cheap Exhust header pipe?

Interesting piece, this. Take a look!

Following on from this thread on a new topic cos I was starting to take that one a tad off topic. Hi /john, I'll ask this question again just in case you missed it first time Hirsch brakes she's now crying out for a stunning set of brakes. The existing discs and rusty calipers now look a...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here so go easy with me. I have a Saab 9-5 2.3t (Auto) with just over 70K on the clock. Contracted an engine rattle about 3 weeks ago and for the first two weeks it sat in a garage with them doing nothing so I moved it to a Saab dealer to see what they could do...

Currently got a 1994 red 900S and although I love it I'm looking to upgrade. The big question is... 900 Cabriolet (1994+) or Cosmic Blue 9-3...beautiful

What a weird couple of days. Drove to Cardiff yesterday for a big family do, thrashing with rain all the way there. Car was surefooted and safe. Great wipers, great lights, very stable. Got to hotel (New Country house hotel, Thornhill) very relaxed. Ta no#1 Started at 9:30am, driving into...

Imagine the size of the engine bay needed for one of these! The next generation Saab 9-7TiD perhaps?

Coming back from a long trip I had an anoying rattle from the rear hatch (masking any other sounds). On arrival I noticed an expensive sounding engine noise at idle. My garage diagnosed a "big end" - the car is being stripped today.(2.3 stg 1) Best case scenario according to the garage is that...