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I liked APL when I had mine - as you say they actually know the 3.0 TiD. I just wished they were closer!

I am aware of that, and fan resistors, intercooler oils seals, MAFs and airbag lights.

It appears every car has its foibles...

P.

On my '02 3.0TiD the Bypass was below the main big bulkhead connector.

I would also have a look for moisture neat the coolant header tank.

Paul.

Choice was limited by a deadline and availability! It was basically decide I needed to change on a Monday when the following Sunday I needed a car capable of a 750 mile trip with the family and luggage.

I have found a few of the forums. Thanks.

Paul.

Why would I spend money on Petrol? I am getting the Diesel variant!

I fully expect it to not be as comfortable as the Saab - for that I would probably need to be looking at an E-Class, but they are way out of budget. In a way I don't have much choice. It is stretching my budget already, and is the best option I can see quickly. Heck, what I am paying for the car is less then I have spent on repairs to the Saab! (I think I now have the full house on problems with it) I also need something quickly as the rate the saab is losing coolant, it could be 10 mins away from complete disaster, and I am travelling down to Southampton shortly.

Paul.

A bit moot now. The car has started losing coolant, and being a 3.0 TiD we all know what that could indicate, so it is going. I get an MG ZTT shortly.

Paul

I know it isn't cheap, but a changer could end up close. If you also need to buy an MP3 player it is a little different, but if I were buying now, I'd go for the aux. CDs are easily done - decent ripper, and you just set it going. Tapes are where the time would be taken.

Paul.

TBH I'd look at that new Aux in kit that imitiates the changer. While some may marry for free, in making the decision I'd allow £25.

Paul.

Tha could have gone better. Tried lube, and thought I felt it going a little further, so tried a little harder. The shaft looks like whitemetal...

Maybe a phonecall to Bosal...

I have one of those, but I just can't detach it at the moment - anyone got any tips I can try?

I have had most of the problems that afflict the 3.0s!

I'll run thrugh a few symptoms - gentle throttle OK, but try a little and it really drops of, but sometimes if you persevere it does a scalded cat? Intermittent - sometimes just fine?

If so you are probably looking at solenoids. You probably want not just a saab specialist, but one familiar with the 3.0 TiD - whereabouts are you?

Paul