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a couple easy things to look at...
Posted by James [Email] (more from James) on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:31:14
In Reply to: Old Car, What to replace., Hal P., Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:01:01
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aside from what others mentioned...
Swap in silicone vacuum lines... this is on my to do list. the oem ones biodegrade. we had one that leaked + threw a CEL. cost is about $10 for the hose (I got from genuine saab). see link to a thread on this.
where you've done some alternator work, if you haven't already, I'd check the condition of the battery cables + grounds... they might be fine for a while longer, but eventually they will start to go + cause grief (on any car)... just something to watch...
might want to avoid coolant bypass valve leaks by removal (mackay hose kit) or plugging... lots of comments on this stuff if you search...
shocks, you are likely due in the rear if they are original, fronts last longer... can also measure ride height + compare to jjj website numbers (or search ride height here)... hopefully not too much sag in the rear end... this is less of an issue if you don't really load up your car like I do... (imho, this is the only significant problem with the 9-5)... watch tire wear if you're riding low, I ate a set of (mediocre) tires this way!
if you live in the salt belt, oil spray! you'll easily double the lifetime of the body...
James...
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vacuum hose
Posts in this Thread:
- Old Car, What to replace., Hal P., Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:01:01
- Good luck with your old Sobb!!, David, Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:02:00
- Re: Old Car, What to replace., Seansaab, Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:44:09
- a couple easy things to look at..., James, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:31:14 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Old Car, What to replace., Doug W , Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:51:17
- Re: Old Car, What to replace., SG, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:08:36
- Check stuff. Replace stuff, Noel, Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:06:46
- Re: Old Car, What to replace. - With a Kia, Ian, Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:22:51
- Re: Sounds like you are ...., JeffSm, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:06:35
- Who will be the next owner of SAAB Corp??, Ian, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:44:39
- No more SLUDGE with a Kia, Ian, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:07:00
- laughing all day long at Kias..., James, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:31:03
- So... gone over to the boring side, eh?, Noel, Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:17:31
- Re: Old Car, What to replace. - With a Kia, Hal P., Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:03:57
- I'd rather walk..., JayJ, Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:41:32
- Keep owning a Saab, you'll be walking...., Ian, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:38:17
- the new Kias are pretty nice..., Mark from Toronto, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:08:50
- But the real trick is how they hold up over time, Noel, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:31:31
- Not sure if the newer Saab would hold up like it used 2, Ian, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:31:22
- The quality is way up., John Myers, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:25
- Re: Not sure if the newer Saab would hold up like it used 2, Hal P, Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:02:47
- I do own a BMW 3 series as well..., Ian, Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:10:05
- lol. Ian, you're a piece of crap, turbostud, Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:51:45
- Re: I do own a BMW 3 series as well..., Doug W , Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:50:54
- wow, this has degenerated..., James, Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:11:06
- Would your bmw eat the optima for lunch? :), SG, Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:24:12
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