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How DIY friendly are 9-5s? Posted by iveand [Email]  (#3155) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from iveand) on Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:45:21
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I am not a hard core gear head, but I do enjoy doing what I can myself. I have done a fair amount of maintenance / trouble shooting on my NG900, and have enjoyed it. Alternator (voltage regulator) replacement, "short belt" mod, tie rod ends, brake stuff, and then a whole host of stuff related to hard starting in the cold: ends up it was the crank position sensor, but also replaced fuel regulator, and did a lot of debugging with a volt meter to test out the fuel pump. I have also been in the engine to re-torque head bolts and scrub out some beginning stages of sludge from prior owner -- don't worry, running Mobil 1 now.
Bottom line: tinkering is fun and manageable. Even a clutch job wouldn't be beyond me (should it not be during the winter). The diagnostic tracking down of electrical issues was the most challenging, but I ended up solving it where a saab indy missed it: very satisfying.
With the 9-5, how much can you keep doing without the computerized diagnostic equipment, etc. How dependent are you on the shop as compared with earlier Saabs? I know when to call in help, but I like to do all I can before it gets to that point.
As a note: I would certainly like the 4 cylinder, as it would give more engine compartment room, and I am already somewhat familiar with the 2.3L engine.
iveand
96 900s 2.3L 145K
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_______________________________________ 2006 9-3 Aero SC 2.8T 6-speed (current) 1990 900 SPG 2.0T 5-speed (current) 1985 900 2.0T 5-speed ("DOA" donor car) 1985 900 2.0T 4-door 5-speed (gifted to friend, RIP) 1996 900S 2.3L 5-speed (gifted to friend, RIP?)
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