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I have exactly the same problem as jlstewart3. and it's the same car - '04 9-5 2.3T. oil leaking right where timing cover, head and block meet behind the chain tensioner. the leak is prolific...

Same problem with my '04 Arc. Just not cooling well in this blazing hot Alabama summer. I had two problems. My indy determined that the A/C compressor was nearly shot, so he replaced it. Cooling...

Did some tinkering with this thing tonight. If I disassemble the unit and have the bare motor exposed, then apply 12V, the motor runs continuously. It does not stop after "x" seconds or rotations....

Make sure the hoses to your intercooler are in good shape and securely attached on both ends.

My A/C has just not been cooling the car down on this hot, humid days like it used to. I tracked the problem down to the recirc flap not moving from fresh air to recirculate. I pulled the recirc...

Thanks MI-Roger. I'll crawl under there this weekend and hopefully find something that is causing the low oil pressure at oil when hot.

I just got a 1999 9-5 SE 2.3t engine back together after doing a head gasket replacement. It had a pretty bad sludge problem, despite reading 85K on the odometer. I have Mobil 1 conventional 5W-30...

Just read up on how to replace oil pump, and now I'm wondering if the oil pump is sludgy, and I just need to run it and let the AutoRx do its job. I'd have to rig up something to keep the rpm above...

Got the Saab all back together today and fired it up. It runs smooth, but...... the oil pressure light comes on at 1000rpm and below, and I do hear a difference in the engine sound at 1000rpm vs...

Something isn't right here but I don't know what it is. I am wrapping up a head gasket repair and re-installed the coolant pipe from the turbo to the drivers side of the cylinder head. I did not...

Got the head back from the machine shop today. Looks brand new! They do nice work at Cylinder Head Exchange in Fairfield, AL. Time to put it all back together this weekend.

The head is off and at the machine shop for flattening and to drill out a busted off exhaust manifold bolt. I tackled the sump today. The DIY on this forum was very good, but I still struggled to...

Just bought a '99 9-5 SE 2.3t with a blown head gasket. The previous owner said it had 200K, but the odometer reads 85K. He only owned it for 3 months, and I don't think he spent any money on it...

The car is now in my garage, and I did a quick onceover to see what I've got. The head gasket is clearly blown - the car did start with a jump. It actually ran pretty smooth, but had a distinct...

I bought the car tonight. Will have it towed to my garage tomorrow and start having a look at what I've got. I already know it needs hood struts. How convenient, a 1999 9-5 hit the Pull-A-Part lot...

I looked at the car today. It is in great condition - good blue paint with no fading or dings, good tires although they are mismatched, tan leather is clean with no tears or dirt, dash and console...

Thanks Wulf. I've heard about the sludge issue. I'm being lazy (could search for it....), but how easy or hard is it to pull the pan on this engine? I think that's where one needs to go to clean...

I have an opportunity to buy a 1999 9-5 4 cylinder with 200K and auto trans for $350. Of course there is a "but" - it supposedly has a blown head gasket. I ran VIN decoder on it and it is the 2.3t...

That is the exact same valve cover gasket I used for my top end rebuild last year. It fit my engine perfect and does not leak. I buy most all my parts from eEuroparts and FCPEuro. Both have great...

I've been battling some oil leaks as well on my '04 Arc. First oil leak was the chain tensioner. I replaced all the bits as described above but didn't enlarge the hole. Second, was the oil...

I keep a spare DIC and torx screwdriver in the trunk for my '04 Arc. Never had to use it, but I've read a lot about this very thing happening and the DIC as the likely culprit. I picked up a DIC at...

Sure, but it will be after the holidays before I can make one up. Do you know if a key without the electronic guts (the buttons) will start the car? I've got the guts from a junkyard key but have...

Thanks Lucas. I'm going to give your suggestion a whirl. First order of business is to find a Saab master tech that can program the donor key.

I only have one key for my 2004 9-5. I'm looking for an inexpensive option for a spare key should I lose this one. I was at the local junkyard the other day and happened upon a 2001 9-5 with the...

I finally got around to fixing this on my 9-5. My solution is similar to others posted here, but uses steel and no screws. I picked up some 22 gauge welding sheet steel at Home Depot and cut a...