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Guys, Just spent a while sorting the brakes on Mrs P @ K's Cabrio for the forthcoming MOT. Fronts just needed tidying up but the handbrake was fairly useless. It sort of worked but had a tendency to seize on if left for any length of time. The external pull off springs were fine but the lever...

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Hi Everyone, Before puting on a new set of tires and doing the wheel alignment I would like do do a general suspension overhaul on my 2004 2.0T. I hear knocking noises from the rear which I asume to be either the upper control arms or the anti-roll bar links and bushes. I am planning to let my...

I am going to be removing all calipers on my aero next week and changing from normal hoses to goodridge stainless jobbies. Then ill clean the calipers and paint them gloss black. Anyone got any recommendations for brake fluid and how much to use? Was thinking of going for a dot5.1 variety as i...

Hey, I am embarking on a full overhaul of both front and rear suspension after one of my front springs broke. I have an '04 vector with sports suspension, which I have decided is too harsh a ride, so I will not be replacing with originals. Eibach Pro kit, Koni FSD's, Powerflex Bushes...

My 1999 9-5 Aero (150k miles) has started making tappetty noises on start up which my local non saab garage thinks may portend the big end is going, so I've booked it in for him to investigate. If it is the big end, then there seem to be the following options: Get rid of car: no way, still love...

Hi, I have a MY97 B234E. The gearbox rattles in most gears. The car has only done 64k (as verified by MOTs) so I'm thinking of stripping it to see if its financially viable to repair it. I've found the illustrated stripping instructions from a few years ago but I need some advise on...

Hi Guys, Head gasket went on my 2.3 lpt Anniversary so I have decided to remove the engine and gearbox and to do a bit of an overhaul. What is the best bet for the head gasket? I see from a search on this forum that Saab OEM is recommended but I see that head gasket sets sold on eBay include...

Does anyone have any idea where the best place to purchase an overhaul kit for an aero turbo is?

My clutch bite is practically on the carpet and after some research have discovered it's probable that the clutch master cylinder needs either replacing or overhauling. I have seen overhaul kits of rubbers and seals but was wondering how difficult it is to do this and whether you need any...

Hello all, My 9kCSE 2.3 with 187K on the clock has progressively been getting a bit rough and over the last few days has started to make quite a load noise when revving it, sounds like it could be either timing chain or balancer chain. (really sounds like a bag of nails) It also needs at the...

Has anyone had the time to take apart a cs sunroof and can give any tips along with a sagging head lining I've lost the velour from the sliding roof cover managed to acquire another sunroof unit but feel replacing the cover would be easier??

morning all, the weekend is fast approaching where I am looking to remove the engine / gearbox from my 2.3T anni, I am thinking about uprating to a MAPTUN Stage 2... 250bhp and 400+nm of torque. Engine wise I am planning on doing the folowing: a.head gasket b.balance chain,sprockets etc...

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Hi The radio in my 2000 9/5 has suddenly lost its medium wave, it now just offers LW and FM. Does antone know if this is fixable? Can the radio in my car be replaced with a 3rd party one without making a mess? The Saab radio and housing look very specific. I'm sure the iPod issue is c overed...

i have a list of noises that my front end makes in different situations, everything from a mild whir-whir wheel bearing noise related to speed, to a single click-clunk like noise at full lock when parallel parking to a rubber-on-metal squeak/scrunch/scrape sort of noise when the front end is...