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Open hose barb is just that, open. Nothing connects to it, they’re all like that. It definitely threw me off too the first time I stumbled upon it!

Well I destroyed the red bushing while struggling to remove the piece of tube from the intake pipe, but I took Geoff's advice and removed the hose...

I would still recommend replacing both.

I ended up getting a Sylvania 7528 and it worked just fine. It stated that it was a "12v 21/5w" that worked . No more messages! Thanks everyone for...

Pretty sure this is what you need. Readily available at the regular auto retailers in the US and maybe Canadian tire too. Sylvania Mini Bulb...

Slow progress since my workspace is unheated and winter is in full force here in Michigan. but off-site progress is being made! 1) The engine is...

Many of the plastics used on the 9000 and 9-5 have proved, over an extended period, to be unsuitable for use in the high temperature environment of...

Thanks for the input. I think Geoff's idea to remove the hose at the MAS is a good one to prevent the remaining small piece from falling into the...

It's easy to remove that intake tube, I have done it a few times when replacing the turbo. Step 19 here: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=371...

If you remove the pipe between the air mass meter and the elbow (the black pipe at the bottom middle) you can get inside and push upwards or at least...

I tried to steal a picture and I guess it didn't work. Maybe this one will come out. The piece in the blue circle. It's just the red press fit...

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When you came to Portugal, if you can, visit Açores and the "Lagoa das 7 cidades" it's a nature masterpiece

If it is the crankshaft oil seal it is comprehensively blown. I was actually thinking that was what it was from the photographs.

Well I took things apart today. Looks like the oil leak is in the lower section as the top of the engine is fairly clean. There seems to be some...

Had a nice talk by phone with these people a couple years back and I don't know exactly what they found but the next step was to pull the UEC and...

The oil pressure switch is on the back of the engine above the exhaust, nowhere near the polyvee belt. The timing cover is a distinct possibility.

Geoff I understand your point, but that's probably not going to happen. Too expensive to do that. I guess I'll start with recharging the battery and...

Thank you for that info. I will check out the dealer on that!!

I don't like to say this but I think you are going to need a local expert, it is really nearly impossible to do a diagnosis at a distance.

If you can get a bulb that works, replace both of them, with luck that will prevent the warning. The 1077 seems to be available from at least one...

Hi, Had the same problem started a few mouths ago. After several attempts I finally get my software updated to the E800 and solved almost all...

That's the reality with forums these days. Many moved to Facebook for quicker answers and instant gratification but there is no history of previous...

There is no option for reversing camera on the Saab Nav radio. Not sure what the 4th connector is for, but the 3rd connector needs 1 wire connection...

I had same issue with a VectraC, fitted new battery no luck with that, I was advised by a Vectra C forum member to change the starter motor I was a...

By searching online, it would appear that thousands of Saab 93 owners have had this exact problem, but no one ever posts a solution. What happened to...

https://www.car-part.com/ Click the link, fill in the blanks and find 4 right side tail light assy for wagon and a couple dozen for sedans in...