I've listed a few more Saab items on Ebay:

   - Saab 99 turbo factory original steering wheel

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320440503127&ssPageNa\
me=STRK:MESE:IT

   - Saab 900 85-93 fuel filler neck with ULP nozzle flap

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320440106382&ssPageNa\
me=STRK:MESE:IT

   - Saab 900 79-86 stainless steel wheel arch trims *new*

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320440039303&ssPageNa\
me=STRK:MESE:IT

Might list a few more items.

Craig.

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I don't know much about 9000's with ABS but you could check out the ABS
accumulator and see if that has a problem. My 1990 9000 carlsson has ABS
but so far it's given no problems.

Craig.

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I have owned 2 saabs and one was a 9000. It is a common thing. Try a simple
thing and pull the fuses for the ABS. If this resolves your issue worst case
scenario is to ride around like the olden days and drive with brakes where you
have to push them.

I would bleed the brakes the old fashioned way. And disable the ABS.

Thanks to you all for writing. I guess I've reached a point where believing in
what a mechanic is capable of I don't question anymore. I've got to stop this.

I took the car to a mechanic who's an hour's drive away (he's worked on my
9000's before) and the only thing he could come up with was the brake lines just
hadn't been properly bled (if air is trapped, it expands from getting warmer
(summer) forcing the calipers to bind up).

But as an example of what kind of mechanic he is as opposed to the ones who
weren't listening to me (the ones who didn't seem to think they needed to bleed
the system after installing an accumulator), I asked that he bleed the 9000 ABS
system the way SAAB says to bleed  (brke fluid pump off for the front, pump on
for the rear). At first he found an alternative but then he double-checked by
looking in this big old black book and found what SAAB says to do. They did it,
my calipers are no longer binding.

I have a '91 9000 non-turbo 2.3. Replaced all calipers and caliper hoses. All
wheels still hot even after coasting to a halt on a flat plane with minimal
braking. Is this the master cylinder (which of course is attached to the
reservoir AND the pump)? I'm losing my wits here because this car is turning
into a money pit. Thanks for any help.

Hi Craig

Yeah, apparently the 1990+ models had a different design to the older models so
unfortunately they don't fit on my model.

Will try Steve and see if he has any, but from Saab Serve's experience all the
second hand ones are cracked too! Looks like I might just have to fork out the
cash.

Chris

--- In classicsaab@yahoogroups.com, Saab C900 Viggenist <c900@...> wrote:
>
> On Mon, 13 Apr 2009, Chris Burke wrote:
>
> > I have a 1990 900i with a cracked plastic tank. Apparently a flaw of the
> > 1990+ models. Constant fuel smell when driving is horrid, although with
> > the windows closed, no smell. Saab Serve told me the tank was cracked.
>
> Sorry to hear about that. I've heard that particular years were worse for
> tank flaws than others.
>
> > Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it a good idea to get it
> > plastic welded or is it simply best to shell out for a new one? ($1,600)
> > Does anyone know a really talented plastic welder in the Sydney area?!
>
> You could try talking to Steve out at Saab Salvage in Riverstone. He used
> to own Saab Serve and now just does wrecking/salvage of Saab's and will
> soon be selling a few used ones as well. 02-9627-6834 is his number.
>
> He probably has plenty of good used tanks. I have a couple here too though
> they're from a couple of 1983 build-year 900's and might not be correct
> for the later year cars with the different fuel pump arrangement.
>
> I believe it is possible to repair the plastic, but it might be difficult
> given that it'd be laced with lots of petrol molecules. There are chemical
> solvents around that are used to repair things like the plastic headlight
> casings so the fuel tank plastic is probably quite repairable with the
> right materials on hand though it might be cost-effective just to replace
> the tank.
>
> Craig.
>
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On Mon, 13 Apr 2009, Chris Burke wrote:

> I have a 1990 900i with a cracked plastic tank. Apparently a flaw of the
> 1990+ models. Constant fuel smell when driving is horrid, although with
> the windows closed, no smell. Saab Serve told me the tank was cracked.

Sorry to hear about that. I've heard that particular years were worse for
tank flaws than others.

> Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it a good idea to get it
> plastic welded or is it simply best to shell out for a new one? ($1,600)
> Does anyone know a really talented plastic welder in the Sydney area?!

You could try talking to Steve out at Saab Salvage in Riverstone. He used
to own Saab Serve and now just does wrecking/salvage of Saab's and will
soon be selling a few used ones as well. 02-9627-6834 is his number.

He probably has plenty of good used tanks. I have a couple here too though
they're from a couple of 1983 build-year 900's and might not be correct
for the later year cars with the different fuel pump arrangement.

I believe it is possible to repair the plastic, but it might be difficult
given that it'd be laced with lots of petrol molecules. There are chemical
solvents around that are used to repair things like the plastic headlight
casings so the fuel tank plastic is probably quite repairable with the
right materials on hand though it might be cost-effective just to replace
the tank.

Craig.

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Hi

I have a 1990 900i with a cracked plastic tank. Apparently a flaw of the 1990+
models. Constant fuel smell when driving is horrid, although with the windows
closed, no smell. Saab Serve told me the tank was cracked.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it a good idea to get it plastic
welded or is it simply best to shell out for a new one? ($1,600) Does anyone
know a really talented plastic welder in the Sydney area?!

Any advice would be great!

Thanks

If your smelling gas, get it to a mechanic who works on SAABs and have your fuel
lines checked. I only found my gas gap purchase to have any validity after I had
my fuel lines fixed.

Good info: I was wondering, I used to always hear a vaccuum sound when loosening
the gas cap after driving my 9000 Turbo... But it hasn't done this for quite
some time.  I think I have a small leak near the top of the gas tank and filler
tube (it never leaks gas, but if I crack the front window while driving, I get a
hint of gass fumes) I've heard this can be a common problem with a few different
model SAAB's (Can anyone identify with this?- My brother had the same problem
with his 2000 95 Turbo and attempted to seal it with epoxy resin- he says it's
much better but not 100%)  At any rate, my orginal gas cap doesn't seem to lock
very tight before auto-tourque starts slipping. Do you think there would be any
benefit in getting a new gas cap if there is already an air leak in my fuel
storage system?? (also car doesn't idle well when it's cold but seems better
when engine is warm- Does anyone think there is a relationship here or just a
vacuum leak somewhere on the motor?)

Thanks in advance,

-JL

--- In classicsaab@yahoogroups.com, "Sven Jansiewicz" <novisibersk@...> wrote:
>
> .........I don't know how much use this message will be, but, Autozone, NOT
Advance sells a gas cap that BEST works with my 1991 9000; even better than
SAAB's substitute. It cost only $7 and changed the entire character of how the
car works.
>

.........I don't know how much use this message will be, but, Autozone, NOT
Advance sells a gas cap that BEST works with my 1991 9000; even better than
SAAB's substitute. It cost only $7 and changed the entire character of how the
car works.

Quick Intro:

My name is John Lapietra- formerly from Upstate New York USA, now living down
here in Huntsville, AL (Home of the US Space and Rocket Center).

I've own my baby for over 15 years (second owner) but he is starting to get very
tired (almost 200k miles) but motor/turbo still very strong.

Thinking about selling him "Enzo", anyone possibly interested (I have a
boat-load of parts as well...

Warm regards,

-John

Hi there Walter,

> Just blew the turbo in my 9000 and was woundering if it's bad to drive
> it if there is oil in the intercooler?

As long as it's not very much, I wouldn't say it's a problem.

Craig.

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it's possible, but just replace it ASAP, if you can.

http://www.drjudywood.com/

"Ask questions to understand, don't presume other's thoughts to be knowledge."


--- On Sun, 12/7/08, Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@...> wrote:

> From: Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@...>
> Subject: Re: [classicsaab] TURBO BLOWN
> To: classicsaab@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008, 3:48 AM
> is it possible that its half way blown and is still spinning
> enough air?
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Tim Mikolay <novisibersk@...>
> To: classicsaab@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 7, 2008 12:29:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [classicsaab] TURBO BLOWN
>
>
> Shouldn't be driving at all w/ a blown turbo. The
> engine was designed to operate with a fully functioning
> turbo.
>
> --- On Sat, 12/6/08, Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@
> yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@ yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [classicsaab] TURBO BLOWN
> > To: classicsaab@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:14 PM
> > Just blew the turbo in my 9000 and was woundering if
> > it's bad to drive it if there is oil in the
> intercooler?
> >
> > Any advice is helpfull,
> > Walter
> > 92 9000
> > 240,000 miles

Shouldn't be driving at all w/ a blown turbo. The engine was designed to operate
with a fully functioning turbo.


--- On Sat, 12/6/08, Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@...> wrote:

> From: Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@...>
> Subject: [classicsaab] TURBO BLOWN
> To: classicsaab@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:14 PM
> Just blew the turbo in my 9000 and was woundering if
> it's bad to drive it if there is oil in the intercooler?
>
> Any advice is helpfull,
> Walter
> 92 9000
> 240,000 miles

On Wed, 1 Oct 2008, Walter Dandy wrote:

> Just woundering if anyone out there has any 4 lug 16'' wheels, with or without
tires, one wheel or the whole set.

They'd be the 16" 4 x 108 PCD 'Super-Aero' wheels that you're after. There
was a set on Ebay recently for about A$800 including tyres. Not sure what
they ended up selling for. I've seen a few sets appears on Ebay in the US
over the last few months but they're very popular wheels so in a larger
market they're probably selling quite quickly.

Craig.

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i have a 4 lug 16...in 2 steel wheels. with the tires and they fit my
9000 S, 1992


--- In classicsaab@yahoogroups.com, Walter Dandy <walter.dandy@...>
wrote:
>
> Just woundering if anyone out there has any 4 lug 16'' wheels, with
or without tires, one wheel or the whole set.
> thanks
> walter
> 92' 9000 turbo
>

I've decided to offer for sale my set of Heuschmid 4-door C900 sedan body
panels and they're listed on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-RARE-Heuschmid-Body-Panels-Saab-C900-4-Door-Sedan_W0Q\
QitemZ270277710566QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36605QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Craig.

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On Wed, 17 Sep 2008, Walter Dandy wrote:

> at times my turbo doesn't spool all the way, and when it does it often
> backs down then comes back up. my last saab didn't do this and they were
> virtually identical. could this be related to my limp home mode issue.

Sounds quite likely as the system probably inhibits boost to limit
possible engine damage, etc. that might be caused when the car is running
in a 'restricted' state.

Craig.

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