cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, maxxo said: That's one of the best colours for these saabs! Looks excellent and well it's a saab so of course it will be amazing As a few people on here know - when you drive this car it smokes, it has turbo lag and it knocks like there's an immigrant in the boot ... but it STILL drives lovely despite those facts! Esscence of a good car! it will certainly get the love and TLC it needs! And yes the colour is great, even the paintwork is going to recieve some much needed attention. It'll be getting weather rpoofed and given a good valet next week hopefully as I did not have time to do it yesterday! Hopefully the new battery arrives today! Skizzer, Floatylight and BlankFrank 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 you see that's just character! just makes me want a saab, i want too many cars cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, maxxo said: you see that's just character! just makes me want a saab, i want too many cars Im sure there is one you could let go of to replace with a Saab @Saabnut has my old 95 which is also an excellent car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, cpjitservices said: Im sure there is one you could let go of to replace with a Saab @Saabnut has my old 95 which is also an excellent car. true! however i want to keep le picarseo, it's my goal this year to own something swedish cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I do like a Saab, I just don't have enough roll neck jumpers to justify owning one. Have you checked the bulkhead for the steering thing? Apparently it's a huge fault on Saabs? cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, maxxo said: true! however i want to keep le picarseo, it's my goal this year to own something swedish I have no roll neck jumpers at all, much to the joy of the wife so I may have to displease and buy some, preferably in brown. Picassos are good cars! Weve had 5 in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, sgtberbatov said: I do like a Saab, I just don't have enough roll neck jumpers to justify owning one. Have you checked the bulkhead for the steering thing? Apparently it's a huge fault on Saabs? That is where the reservoir is located for the fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, cpjitservices said: I have no roll neck jumpers at all, much to the joy of the wife so I may have to displease and buy some, preferably in brown. Picassos are good cars! Weve had 5 in total. I have absolutely no need for 2 cars, therefore i will get something petrol and justify the purchase by saying i will use it for town driving They are indeed, what other car comes complete with a shopping trolley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just now, maxxo said: I have absolutely no need for 2 cars, therefore i will get something petrol and justify the purchase by saying i will use it for town driving They are indeed, what other car comes complete with a shopping trolley! I know right, I have one in my garage (Citroen trolley thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Mine is one of the few that's actually in my car, it's used for junk and carrier bag storage in the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 minute ago, maxxo said: Mine is one of the few that's actually in my car, it's used for junk and carrier bag storage in the boot I think my one in my garage is house to various unused tools and shite lol, oh and a Citroen power steering pump lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, cpjitservices said: I think my one in my garage is house to various unused tools and shite lol, oh and a Citroen power steering pump lol. Sounds like the perfect use for them..... I will be honest i really fancy a 9-5 2.3t auto, an early one of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just now, maxxo said: Sounds like the perfect use for them..... I will be honest i really fancy a 9-5 2.3t auto, an early one of course Get one! Lifes too short! Enjoy it. If you can get one as a project then all the better! Do some tinkering, make it better! Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 I think the new battery is on its way, I orderedit at around 9PM last night - I'll be impressed if this is it coming today! Yodel is letting me track it... 56 stops away! Cool if so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, cpjitservices said: That is where the reservoir is located for the fluid. No idea. I just know it can flex the bulkhead to the point the bulkhead cracks? BlankFrank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Guess what Ive been trying to fix, Im somehwat of an Audio enthusiast so thought id give this a go! Half a bird was in here, have cleaned it out - much tunes to ensue. Nice and Bass'ie now. Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, cpjitservices said: Get one! Lifes too short! Enjoy it. If you can get one as a project then all the better! Do some tinkering, make it better! Joy. oh yeah it would be a project, see a theme developing in the cars i own haha! Floatylight and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 7 hours ago, artdjones said: Also,check the state of the egr. EGR was new in May this year (3rd in the 4 years I owned it). Then again it may have crapped out. TADTS Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 5 hours ago, sgtberbatov said: No idea. I just know it can flex the bulkhead to the point the bulkhead cracks? Not on that model of 9-3. It's the previous Cavalier based one (and NG900) that does that. cpjitservices and St.Jude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, N Dentressangle said: Not on that model of 9-3. It's the previous Cavalier based one (and NG900) that does that. Thought it was the older model 9-3 St.Jude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 minute ago, cpjitservices said: Thought it was the older model 9-3 Yeah, you're fine. Just that dodgy Fiat diesel engine you got to worry about ? cpjitservices, Floatylight, St.Jude and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 New Battery fitted, Spins over a lot quicker now and we get a steady 13+ at idle charge which is good. HOPEFULLY..... I'll get it booked in next week for cambelt. MAF off to give it a really good clean out, it was somewhat pitted! Might ask garage whilst thye are in at cambelt to take alook at the EGR. Saabnut and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Tucked up all safe and sound asleep LOL Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Update, since new battery has been fitted and aside form the smoking when she first starts and the slight misfire - she's running like a dream! I even had turbo low down in the rev range at low speed today! Classy. Floatylight and Saabnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Confirmed booking for next week to get Cambelt and waterpump done. Tuesday Next Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Shes at the garage, Cambelt being done also told them to have a look round and see if it needs anything else. 2X rear tyres also going on. Whatever the knock is will also be sorted today. No more voltage drain either! Floatylight, Saabnut and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Shes at the garage, Cambelt being done also told them to have a look round and see if it needs anything else. 2X rear tyres also going on. Whatever the knock is will also be sorted today. No more voltage drain either! Great to see this getting the love it deserves..Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Shes back. New cambelt kit water pump coolant etc, even found a woodruff key under one of the engine mounts New tyres on the back, apparently brakes where missing the springs (Drivers side)? Anyway those are now replaced. Rear brakes given complete overhaul. All levels topped up. Engine osunding bang on, no squaking Tensioner anymore Happy car. Floatylight, Vantman, Craig the Princess and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, cpjitservices said: New tyres on the back, apparently brakes where missing the springs (Drivers side)? Rear pads didn’t come with any anti-rattle springs when I fitted them last April, and there weren’t any on the old pads either, so lord know how long they were missing for then! cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 37 minutes ago, dozeydustman said: Rear pads didn’t come with any anti-rattle springs when I fitted them last April, and there weren’t any on the old pads either, so lord know how long they were missing for then! Meh, done now Ship shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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