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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Turbo4

« on: 14 March 2016, 02:59:27 PM »

Do we know the difference been the 1.8t Linear 150bhp and the revised 'SE' with 163bhp? Is it just an B207 ECU tweek?

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Turbo4

« on: 14 March 2016, 02:13:46 PM »

That's interesting! New 220bhp engine with 'old' front, 'old' dash. Maybe they stuck the newer engines in the pre final facelift leftover cars...or the final facelift only appiled to saloons and verts.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Turbo4

« on: 12 March 2016, 05:16:01 PM »

Interestingly the turbo4 1.8t convertible autos are £290 road tax rather than the £490 from MY11 backwards. Emissions were lowered on the turbo4.

There was a red/parchment 2.o SE convertible with the 163 bhp engine and facelifted front/rear for sale at a VX dealer a month or so ago. Started off at 15k then went down to 12 and a bit...it sold at that price.

I know this is a late post but some extra knowledge on the turbo4 for others who might be seaching for info.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Soft Top Cleaning and Protecting

« on: 30 October 2014, 04:46:48 PM »

Hi - sorry for late reply. Yes one bottle of AG prppfer will do the roof twice. Re the fabsil, I don't think you need to re-shampoo. Since it's beading well, maybe wait until spring and do the AG shampoo and then fabril on the roof when dry?

Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Soft Top Cleaning and Protecting

« on: 03 October 2014, 11:32:36 PM »

Hi Fabsil is a favourite on another Saab forum and people swear by it. Needs applying to a dry roof not wet like the AG stuff. I just apply 2 coats of the AG proofer but with a 2 inch paintbrush lol - that way you can work it in and you don't get loads of it over the bodywork. Lasts through the year. Also carry a bottle of sparking water in the boot with a microfibre to remove bird shit - the sparkling water draws the lime out and leave the hood as good as new!

Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: TTid AERO twin exhaust

« on: 01 March 2013, 09:52:56 PM »

I think this was a Saab 'accessories' option. I've seen same year petrol Aeros with both hidden and visible twin exhausts.

Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: balance / timing chain gear out of sync

« on: 09 February 2013, 12:23:28 AM »

Jeez -  Glad you got it sorted though.

Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: balance / timing chain gear out of sync

« on: 19 January 2013, 02:46:15 PM »

Hi
Don't you get a puff of white smoke? Is coolant not disappearing from the reservoir? Removing the cap of my old 9-3, i used to get the same noise as when opening fizzy wine. That was the B205E engine - not heard of h/g going on the B207 engines. Let's see what the indie says when the head is off.

Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: balance / timing chain gear out of sync

« on: 18 January 2013, 09:57:22 PM »

Hi
Usually with h/g problem , you'll see a bit of white smoke on a cold start and when warm, if leaking only a little, you shouldn't get much, if any, stuttering. I had the h/g replaced on my 01 -93SEt (after a stage 1 remap). it would stutter from cold for about 10 secs (with a sweet smell of coolant from the exhaust) then all fine but felt a little down on power. Get someone to start the car for you from cold and watch for white smoke and a sickly sweet smell.

HTH
Al

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: 9-3 Troll

« on: 25 September 2012, 09:36:51 PM »

Hi
I think they ran 280bhp - based on 3dr LPT. They was a guy on SSC who had one. God know how you explain the mods to Direct Line lol - specialist insurance only me thinks. Would love to drive one 


oops edit: it's an SS not classic 9-3 - scrub the above then!
Al

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Re: Bulkhead Repair on GM900 Convertable

« on: 03 June 2012, 09:56:48 PM »

Hi
Richard Elliot of Saabtec in Glossop repaired mine last year (2001 9-3) - think it was about £500. He also fitted a rack clamp too. www.saabtec.co.uk

HTH

Al

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Re: 9-3 SID differences

« on: 07 March 2012, 09:17:16 PM »

Just has my ACC unit refurbed by Saab Display Repairs in Wales. Very good service, lifetime guarantee £55.
Cheers
Al

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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Re: Acceleration Hesitation

« on: 01 November 2011, 07:51:09 PM »

Hi

It could be a few things. Without knowing the history of the car: DI cassette, blocked cat, blocked back box or just iffy petrol. Sorry can't be of much help.

Al

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Smoking 2001 9-5

« on: 17 September 2011, 03:24:48 PM »

Hi

Leaking oil seals on turbo allow oil to seep thru overnight. If it's really bad you could knacker the cat. Ensure PCV is latest version first though in case. Worth a sump drop and clean out too.

Edit: just watched your vid. quite a bit of smoke - I'd get it sorted. Mine did that at 47k miles!
Al

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: 9-3 SS Buyer's Guide

« on: 17 September 2011, 02:57:36 PM »

Hi
The petrol 9-3 SS (so 03 on) is very reliable ( bar the front springs) - it's the GM Fiat diesels which have the problems with the EGR etc etc.

Al