I am trying to replace the turbo bypass (dump) valve (aka "hooter" valve)
on my 1990 SAAB 900 SPG but I can't for the life of me find the damn
thing. I found some info and a pic at:
http://www.saabsite.com/Bypassvalvediagnosis.htm

I'd be grateful for a little advice. I have just bought a 2002 Saab 9-3 from
an auction and (I'm embaressed to say) I don't know which model it is. It
simply says 9-3 on the back and the log book says 9-3 SE Turbo.I'm fairly
sure it's not the HOT version, but is there an easy way I ...

My wife's car, a 2000 9-3 convertable 2.0l, idles extremely rough at start
for about 60 seconds and then it smooths out.  I know nothing about Saab,
but do my own maintenance on my vehicles.
This problem sounds to me like it could be a partially clogged air or fuel

I'm going to do my brakes on my SAAB.  I got the parts from eEuroparts and
am ready to go.  I've done this several times on other makes however not on
a SAAB.  Are there any "gotchas" I need to know about or any special tools
required?

Wife has a 2000 9-3 automatic 2.0l with 45000 miles on it.  The
transmission seems to be slipping when taking off from a stand still.
There is a jolt about 1 second after the engine starts to wind up.
I found a suggestion after doing a search in this newsgroup, I will

My wife's 9000 turbo is coming up on 60,000 miles. I asked the Saab
technician where we take the car (not a dealership) about having the
timing chain replaced. He said they last the life of the car and don't
need to be replaced. Only belts need to be replaced. But since this

My wife's car, a 2000 9-3 convertable 2.0l, idles extremely rough at start
for about 60 seconds and then it smooths out.  I know nothing about Saab,
but do my own maintenance on my vehicles.
This problem sounds to me like it could be a partially clogged air or fuel

I have been lurking for a while, watching this group as I had had my eye on
an ex-demo Saab 9-3 Sports Saloon 2.2 TiD and wanted to make sure that
no-one was going to go "Oh gawld! Not one of those!!".. which no-one has!
Anyway, I picked it up yesterday from Oxford Saab... heated ...

I just purchased a Fundo K-5 wheel on Ebay and noticed the wheel does
not have a hole between the lug holes as my other ones.  The '88 900
has a wheel designation of Fundo K-3.  The diameter is the same as is
the wheel pattern.  I was wondering if I could get it to fit by just

I am trying to get a proper ID on a part for an 87 Saab turbo 900. The
photo:
http://kcollins.com/hose.jpg
That is looking into the engine compartment, from the left/front

I'm frequently late for work and jump in the car with my nail polish still
wet... any of you experts out there have any suggestions how to re-direct
the air flow so I can dry my nails and still keep my hands safely on the
wheel??

I am thinking of installing an electronic ignition unit in my 1980 Saab 99.
Any recommendations or advice on this?
(I am in The Netherlands)
Thanks,

Anyone know how to tighten a parking brake on a 1999 9-3?  So the handle
doesn't have to pull so far up?  Thanks, Alex

With much sadness the time has come to part with my 1992 classic 900
convertible.
1992 2 Door convertible in hunter green, tan leather, and black top;
Saab Airflow front and rear lower spoilers and side mouldings, & rear deck

Set off in my 900i (1990) the other day and noticed the battery light was
glowing dimly when idling, after a while the light became brighter but again
only while idling or at low revs, after a while driving the problem went
away only to return about half an hour later. When I ...