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  1. I have a similar 9-5 Aero ... lovely car with a...

    I have a similar 9-5 Aero ... lovely car with a real smooth drive ... just passed the 160K miles mark ... recent had to change the expensive power steering pressure hose and the auto gearbox oil...
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    ......Thanks for the invaluable tip! It DID need...

    ......Thanks for the invaluable tip! It DID need a new original coolant tank pressure cap, replaced that and the car is back to normal operation......no more coolant related woes! Runs real sweet now!
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    ^ ..... Thanks for the informative...

    ^ ..... Thanks for the informative tips......replaced with new thermostat and temp sensor.......carried out coolant refill/bleed process......both fans kicking in fine, temp gauge climbs as normal...
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    Thanks for the very informative comments, Dave,...

    Thanks for the very informative comments, Dave, will give it a go to see if it sorts the bubbling coolant.....
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    It is a 2.3 Hot Aero Auto, 2003 model.....rad was...

    It is a 2.3 Hot Aero Auto, 2003 model.....rad was replaced because original had rusty core and was leaking, it had plastic caps at the oil cooler pipe connection holes.....as for inlet/outlet hose...
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    Coolant tank bubble fiasco....!!!

    Recently replaced the radiator (new) on my 9-5 Aero and noticed that the temp would go up without the cooling fans kicking in....and coolant expansion tank starts bubbling and keeps bubbling after...
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    Jay, did you manage to get your hose problem...

    Jay, did you manage to get your hose problem sorted......on my 9-5, the metal length behind the rad is corroded and leaking, can get the replacement but only the metal bit.....is this the "quick...
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    Auto gearbox oil cooler hose

    Am in the process of replacing my radiator and coolant hoses, noticed that the auto gearbox oil coolant hose which connects to the radiator lower side is quite corroded and may have a pinhole leak on...
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    Blinking warning lights.....

    9-3 Aero Auto 2001: So it came to TCS OFF light and EML light came on whilst driving.....called RAC to check and see if ok to drive home 32 miles....RAC guy connected his computer and showed...
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    Thanks for the tip/link.......next project in...

    Thanks for the tip/link.......next project in fair weather!
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    Rear bumper parking sensors

    Is it fairly easy to install rear bumper parking sensors on a 2001 9-3 Aero Convertible? Type of approved kit, install tips, etc.....
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    How did you install the rear bumper parking...

    How did you install the rear bumper parking sensors?
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    New DI unit and set of NGK'S......CEL light gone,...

    New DI unit and set of NGK'S......CEL light gone, car drives like it should, tenacious and ferocious!
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    Previous owner should be charged with willful...

    Previous owner should be charged with willful neglect and torture!
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    CEL codes pointing to DI unit on way...

    CEL codes pointing to DI unit on way out.....have new one with set of NGK plugs.....will see if this makes difference.
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    screw trick???

    screw trick???
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    9-3 Aero Convertible Auto...

    Just bought this lovely 2001 beauty to accompany my 9-5 Aero beast on the drive, however, although it drives fast and well, I noticed that the turbo boost gauge needle just touches the orange zone...
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    Maybe new battery?

    Maybe new battery?
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    Brake fluid reservoir and bleeding

    Recently replaced the alternator but lopped off the silly nozzle on the plastic brake fluid reservoir in the process, did a temp stick-back-on-job with superglue which seemed fine until yesterday the...
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    Managed to wriggle it out from the wheel arch...

    Managed to wriggle it out from the wheel arch with the drive shaft removed and the subframe loosened, an extremely frustrating task! Do not attempt it unless you have plenty of time in hand! On...
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    Still in pursuit of removal.........dismantled...

    Still in pursuit of removal.........dismantled the hub, etc, removed the drive shaft, still not enough room, so now dropping the RH subframe to gain an extra inch or so needed to pull it out, on the...
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    This has got me beat! Managed to disassemble the...

    This has got me beat! Managed to disassemble the tensioner, bracket (4th bolt a bugger to get at!!!) and now the alternator is totally free and sitting loose between the bulkhead and the engine as I...
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    Thanks F, very informative clip, are the...

    Thanks F, very informative clip, are the electrical wire connections easily accessible at the back face of alternator? Also, how much do you need to 'lift' the engine base with the timber support...
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    New valve cover gasket will sort it, it tends to...

    New valve cover gasket will sort it, it tends to get hard and brittle over time thus the oil leaks.
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    ^ The only post I can find is the one for the V6...

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    The only post I can find is the one for the V6 engine (3 weeks ago)! ..........or am I missing it somehow? So you saying it can't go in from the wheel arch opening once the plastic arch behind...
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