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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Tuning an auto 9-3; how high dare I go?

« on: 30 May 2013, 01:53:18 PM »

Have just sold my beloved 9-3 (back to the chap I bought it from 5 1/2 years ago, would you believe!) because neuropathy in the left foot means that I should no longer really be trying to control a manual.

It was running at about 275 bhp so that's what I'm used to the feel of, have got used to and enjoy using.

So...my question is if I buy an auto 9-3 (I just love them) as a replacement, how far dare I go without compromising reliability/longevity too much?

Real life experiences particularly welcome - but 'hypotheticals' from experts also useful!

thanks in advance, B

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / 1999 9-3 3-door. PAS question

« on: 08 November 2012, 10:27:54 PM »

What is the PAS fluid, please?

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Oil for manual gearbox: recommendations, please

« on: 21 September 2012, 01:54:59 PM »

Now that Saab's own fully synthetic gearbox oil is no longer available (unless you know different?) what is the best equivalent?

If anybody knows what the Saab one really was (as I'm pretty sure that they didn't refine their own ;-)) I'd be really pleased to know that, as I hate topping up with different oils from what's in there already.

Alternatively, I'll drain, flush and refill with new stuff if I have to - and then stay consistent with that in the future.

Any and all advice appreciated, B

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Airbag warning light on

« on: 17 October 2011, 12:16:45 AM »

Handbook says that the light on means that the airbag "might" not offer protection and car should go to main dealer for attention.

What can go wrong with an airbag that has never deployed?

Thoughts, please,.

Best, B