Engine change

[GEORGE G]

I am about to do an engine change in my 93 9-5. I am useing a low mi (under 80,000) 95 motor. I would like to use the auto trans too but am told it is too different.
Anything I should look for?
Thanks,
GEORGE!!

[GEORGE G]

Next week I am going to swap engines in my 9-5 Gen 1 anything I should know that would help. I have a donor car I am pulling the motor out of.

[nordwulf]

There are instructions for powertrain removal in the Saab WIS. I can post those if it helps you out.

[GEORGE G]

Or point me to it. Thanks
GEORGE!!

[nordwulf]

Here it is: http://saabworld.net/attachments/f29...ation-1999-pdf

It can also be found on this page for future reference:
http://saabworld.net/f29/index-tutor...aab-9-5-a-261/

I think many would interested to hear any details so please report back. Good luck!

[GEORGE G]

I see that is for a std trans. Do you know if there is much difference in a auto? I was wondering if the frame came down. I see it is like GM and you drop it all out the bottom.
My flat rate book calls it for 5.5hrs. That appears to be a chore in and out that quick.
I'll keep all posted. I have the wrecked '93 to practice on. It is hit in the pass front so I may cut the corner off to get it out.
GEORGE!!

[nordwulf]

I thought it was for both transmissions as step 12 is for the manual and 13 is for the auto.

I would probably need 5.5 days (if not weeks) for a project like that.

[Mike Brennan]

They are both 5 speed automatics made by the same company. You should be allright

[GEORGE G]

the 99 looks like it is a 4 spd. auto. The yard says it is different.

[SaabScott]

the 99 looks like it is a 4 spd. auto. The yard says it is different.

MY99-MY01 used the 4 speed auto transmission.
The first year for the 5 speed was 2002 and it wasn't a good year.
You cannot put a 5 sp in the earlier models and you can't use any other 5sp in a 2002 9-5.