do all the work myself on my 1997 saab 900 and now I am going to try to change the ignition switch.., Been down The alternator ,starter, a couple clutch cables and a few serpentine belts. Now i have a SRS warning light on that drains the battery and a has initiated fault code.This began when ignition switch started failing. intermittently dying after start. If any of you SAABFANS ..catch this I could use some advice as the car is a joy to drive -900S 2.3 manual 1997
i just did this myself, and tried the pvc pipe idea to get the seal off.. ended up using a rubber mallet and screwdriver to tap it gently and it screwed right off. much easier than these home-made ideas. also, for those who are new at doing this like i was, you can remove the top peice of the new and old pump to get it out of the rubber thing holding it in.. i figured that out a few hours into it.. yes..hours. -.- i love the idea of these kinds of forums for help tho=]
Great video-we need more resources online for Saab maintenance and repairs. At home mechanics need to post more! Saab shops have the market locked up and know they can charge us a premium because of the nuiances involved.
I have an 01 Saab 9-5. The ring diameter is 5.5" and the 4" PVC didn't work. I was able to get a 4" ABS end pipe to work. As a side note...DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE THE CAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PUMP! I learned the hard way and can now swap the fuel pump like a pro!
Another great source for information! Saab has so many "tabs" and such holding parts in place, so it's good to know to expect them and your 'tricks' come in handy. As well built a car as Saab is, it seems to have a lot of delicate pieces. Keeps me on my toes because it's not fun to be working on one repair only to end up creating another! Anyhow-thanks for the video.
i couldnt get the end cap to between the sheet metal on my 9k aero. haynes manual says to use a pair of large water pump pliers. Seems to be on there really tight too.
do all the work myself on my 1997 saab 900 and now I am going to try to change the ignition switch.., Been down The alternator ,starter, a couple clutch cables and a few serpentine belts. Now i have a SRS warning light on that drains the battery and a has initiated fault code.This began when ignition switch started failing. intermittently dying after start. If any of you SAABFANS ..catch this I could use some advice as the car is a joy to drive -900S 2.3 manual 1997
phillipc773 1 week ago
easier to use large water pump pliers
tigertruckerman 2 months ago
i just did this myself, and tried the pvc pipe idea to get the seal off.. ended up using a rubber mallet and screwdriver to tap it gently and it screwed right off. much easier than these home-made ideas. also, for those who are new at doing this like i was, you can remove the top peice of the new and old pump to get it out of the rubber thing holding it in.. i figured that out a few hours into it.. yes..hours. -.- i love the idea of these kinds of forums for help tho=]
amslovely 6 months ago
Great video-we need more resources online for Saab maintenance and repairs. At home mechanics need to post more! Saab shops have the market locked up and know they can charge us a premium because of the nuiances involved.
I have an 01 Saab 9-5. The ring diameter is 5.5" and the 4" PVC didn't work. I was able to get a 4" ABS end pipe to work. As a side note...DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE THE CAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PUMP! I learned the hard way and can now swap the fuel pump like a pro!
btmswhite4 7 months ago
What year is this Saab?
Mine is different ('86 SPG).
However, it was @ least insightful!
Keep up the great vids :D
StressedYeti 8 months ago
Another great source for information! Saab has so many "tabs" and such holding parts in place, so it's good to know to expect them and your 'tricks' come in handy. As well built a car as Saab is, it seems to have a lot of delicate pieces. Keeps me on my toes because it's not fun to be working on one repair only to end up creating another! Anyhow-thanks for the video.
MuzickMannn 10 months ago
Carson rocks!! Thanks for the video. I may have to do this on my son's car soon.
fenceposter 11 months ago
i couldnt get the end cap to between the sheet metal on my 9k aero. haynes manual says to use a pair of large water pump pliers. Seems to be on there really tight too.
WarGamezzz 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. Just changed one in my daughter's 900 and I stole your PVC fitting spanner wrench idea. Worked great!
ronrath28 1 year ago
@ronrath28 You didn't steal the idea because I myself borrowed it. It's a very cheap and useful way to do that job.
jwells24 1 year ago
This vid rocks thank you i had no clue how to do this i have a saab 1999 9-5 and every thing was just about the same.
nicksan11987 1 year ago
thank you for posting this info! how do you test the check valves? and remove them? will wd 40 work?
goigoitoy 1 year ago