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My 9000 Turbo with 2.3 engine is overheating. I replaced the thermostat and the thermostatic switch in the radiator. All the relays and fuses are good. Can I drive the car without the thermostat or will that cause more damage?

I bought this car in AZ and now that I am in MONTANA, its pretty clear that there is either no thermostat or its stuck open and I have researched how to go about it and even seen some pictures and have done one or two in my lifetime on normal cars. However, the location seems to be a bit...

I have ordered a new thermostat and housing as my car is barely warming up at all, warms up slightly ore at high speed but cools down again after that. So I can only conclude that the thermostat is stuck open. I am a fairly confident and competent DIYer... Does anyone have any thoughts or...

Hi,h,ave just got a 2008 9-3 1.9 120 diesel. Great car but takes an age to warm up on these cold mornings,10 miles. Is this normal or is the thermostat not closing completely,all perfect once warm. Any advice welcome.Thanks

Hi, I ve got a 1.9 tid 120bhp on a 05 plate that I think could do with a new thermostat. Looking on auction sites, the ones marked Saab are around £55. The ones marked Vecra and Signum are around £35. My question is can I use a Vauxhall marked themostat or do they open at different...

Hi guys... I have a 2005 1/.9 Tid 16v 150bhp Vector Sport... Any thoughts on whether my thermostat needs replacing and where is it located..? Has anyone done this job themselves? My car is taking an age to warm up, and in cold weather it is not ever reaching normal operating temerature (half...

Hi all bought my first ever saab a month ago before finding this forum...youve guessed it I bought a 3.0 tid 9-5! its been in the workshops for three weeks having the water pump and cam belt changed! now ive noticed that driving round town it gets up to normal operating temp after about fifteen...

Hi all My temperature gauge is quite erratic and it takes an age to warm up, thinking of changing the thermostat? I bought a replacement to fit but could do with some advice beofre i atempt the change! What coolant should i use to top up once i refit the thermostat? Thinking of not doing a...

Hello. I was able to replace the thermostat in my wife's 2000 9-3 convertible without incident, but no matter how much I tighten the housing bolts, there is a bit of a drip. I of course replaced the thermostat gasket as well, but I noticed the housing butts up against the engine block with no...

hi all, my temp gauge is running low ( when stationary its level half way but when on motorway etc it sits between 1/4 and 1/2) so from what ive read it seems the thermostat is stuck open so i want to buy a new one, but im not sure if what i have found is the right part, can anyone confirm if...

Hi. Had the thermostat replaced on my 1998 900 2.0T just before Christmas. Diagnosed after some helpful advice on this very forum. My mechanic charged me for 1.5l of coolant too. I live in Sheffield and even my drive is a bit hilly. I noticed the coolant was a bit under the cold mark the other...

Hi Guys,Had a cel on and off for a while so changed the thermostat on my 9-3 after the temperature gauge was fluctuating.The car seemed fine for a few days but now the cel has come back on and stays on permantly also the engine seems a bit erratic.I had a diagnostic done but the guy said he...

Hi guys, new to the forum. I'm trying to replace the thermostat on my '95 900SE V6 and have drained the coolant, and removed the hoses, and have located the housing for the TS. But for the life of me i can't figure out the next step. I've posted pictures to help, what is shown is what i can see...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5323616583/ Hi Guys, Haven't had a Saab for a while now. Had to get rid of the old 9-5 when the Turbo went on it Recently aquired a 9-3 2.2 TiD on a '99 V At Clackets Lane Services last night, it decided to pop a Rad Hose and Dumped all the water...

Hi Guys, My car has all the signs of a faulty thermostat,temp gauage rising to just under half around town then dropping to a quarter on the motorway and consumption down from 41 mpg to 36 pg. Is this a difficult job and does anyone have a diagram? And where is the cheapest place to buy one and...

Hi I think the cold weather has killed off my thermostat. The engine light has come on and temperature running low but there are no other obvious problems. Can anyone help with locating the thermostat housing please. Thanks.

Hi, I've bought a replacement thermostat for the Z20NET in my Vauxhall Signum (B207L to you chaps), as the indicated temperature when warm is fluctuatung between 82 and 88 celcius, whereas previously it would sit at 85. Two questions on this for those that have done this themselves on their own...

I replaced the thermostat on my 1990 Carlsson (B202) a while ago and ever since i have had an issue with the temps. What appears to be happening is that the thermostat is not letting any water through it at all and backing up the cold (there is a small hole in the casing that supposed to let a...

morning all having just read another post regarding dpf regen my car also needs a thermostat fitting. Now what i would like to know is just phoned the local auto store and they have said i can reuse the old housing.....is this so,and if so is this a quick and easy fix or is it a long drawn out...