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31 December 2012
Thread: Engine/Transmission mount damaged
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Yeah, rpiereck... it's like a 15 min job. takes...
Yeah, rpiereck... it's like a 15 min job. takes longer to get the battery a tray out than it does to replace the mount.
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23 August 2012
Thread: Front Strut Replacement
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Tackled the front and rear struts last night....
Tackled the front and rear struts last night. Frank’s write-up on the rear procedure was great. Platonoff’s instructions for the front were dead on. All-in-all the job was a piece of cake…...
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21 August 2012
Thread: I broke it...
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Just ran out a lunch and picked one up for ~$26...
Just ran out a lunch and picked one up for ~$26 at the "dealership". I may take a hack at installing it tonight or tomorrow.
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20 August 2012
Thread: Brake pads
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+1 for Akebono ceramic. I'm not an aggressive...
+1 for Akebono ceramic. I'm not an aggressive driver but very happy with stopping and even more so the decreases in brake dust over stock.
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20 August 2012
Thread: Flickering headlight
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+1 Frank. I think I paid a bit more for my...
+1 Frank. I think I paid a bit more for my Philips bulbs but it did solve my flickering problem. I did mine without removing the headlights assembly, it was tight but worked.
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17 August 2012
Thread: Coilovers for SAAB
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Poll: What exactly do you wanna do that springs are not...
What exactly do you wanna do that springs are not suited for?
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16 August 2012
Thread: Mystery Vibration
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Not for your mileage but I guess you never know....
Not for your mileage but I guess you never know. It’s just as easy to do as the transmission mount and almost as cheap, got mine for ~$115. 30 min install.
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15 August 2012
Thread: I broke it...
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sweet. mine broke also, been meaning to research...
sweet. mine broke also, been meaning to research it... now i don't have to.
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14 August 2012
Thread: Mystery Vibration
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Also, there are 4 mounts in total which did you...
Also, there are 4 mounts in total which did you replace? the Tranny and Rear? did you check on the right side mount?
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14 August 2012
Thread: Mystery Vibration
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Did you check that front torque mount? Anyone...
Did you check that front torque mount? Anyone think sub frame bushings could be at fault, I’m thinking if they were bad enough to send a vibration at idle they would make terrible racket while...
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03 August 2012
Thread: Motor Mount resource
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I just ordered all the mounts except for the...
I just ordered all the mounts except for the torque rod yesterday morning from Partsgeek.com they are Hutchinson brand. recieved them this afternoon. I plan on doing the top two tonight. All three...
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21 June 2012
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Poll: I kinda like it. What about something like...
I kinda like it. What about something like mygarage.net. you could build a single profile with all of your toys and have conversations across many different groups of users... i'm thinking about...
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04 June 2012
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Quick google search: Kent-Moore DT-47653...
Quick google search:
Kent-Moore DT-47653 Transmission Oil Dipstick -
01 June 2012
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I'm planning on replacing the rear coils when I...
I'm planning on replacing the rear coils when I do mine. they are sagging quite a bit and it seems the drivers side more than passenger.
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31 May 2012
Thread: 2006 Saab 9-5 sound system rework
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Agree, I have not met any audiophiles on here. I...
Agree, I have not met any audiophiles on here. I think the sound system in my 9-5 is pretty sub-par but am yet to throw any money into it. I'm mostly interested in iPod controls.
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31 May 2012
Thread: Front Strut Replacement
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Okay... We'll see when I get around to this...
Okay... We'll see when I get around to this project... Was going to do rear dampers and coils along with front subframe mounts on all at the same time... May take a while to round up the money,...
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31 May 2012
Thread: 2008 9-3 wagon audio upgrade
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Could you add an amp with a line level converter...
Could you add an amp with a line level converter and replace the existing sub? i'd hit up a local audio shop for recomendations on a sub that could work in the existing enclosure. Just a thought to...
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31 May 2012
Thread: Front Strut Replacement
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:cool: sweet. thanks.
:cool: sweet. thanks.
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31 May 2012
Thread: Front Strut Replacement
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Front Strut Replacement
Wondering if anyone here has done this and has any words of wisdom. I didn't see a tutorial, maybe I can take some pictures and get one started when I get around to this project.
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24 May 2012
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I've had this issue. turn ignition off,...
I've had this issue.
turn ignition off, disconnect the door electrics(slide top up to unplug) & leave for ten seconds, plug it back in and close door, turn ignition on then reset pinch control as... -
24 May 2012
Thread: Almost complete audio system upgrade
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go with the 500 watt amp, the amplification on...
go with the 500 watt amp, the amplification on the deck does not matter at all, you will be using the pre-outs to send signal to the amplifiers and not using the internal amplifier of the deck at all.
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24 May 2012
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Yikes! that's no good. Anyone else have this...
Yikes! that's no good. Anyone else have this problem??:o
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09 May 2012
Thread: 2012 Combi in the US?
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2012 Combi in the US?
Did they ever bring the new 9-5 combi to the US? I want one!
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07 May 2012
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I just did the front pads and rotors on my 2004...
I just did the front pads and rotors on my 2004 9-3, not too bad. I used OEM rotors and pads from the dealership. pretty simple job as long as you have the big a$$ esternal torx socket... I used a...
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07 May 2012
Thread: Insane parts prices
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I see a black DIC on partsgeek.com for 244.00...
I see a black DIC on partsgeek.com for 244.00 usd. They site may look janky at a glance but it is a great site... I've bought a ton of stuff there. and always had great luck.
Infact, I just...
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