I like the content! I think the vacuum system is often overlooked and a properly sealed pump(new gaskets and O rings) is definitely crucial to your B207R running properly. Even for a reasonably experienced DIYer like myself who can follow WIS step for step it really helps to see things torn apart and get the commentary on what surprised you or was a bit of a struggle. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Jacob, for another simple, informative vid from your archives! I’ve got oil leaks from the valve cover gasket (already replaced) and the vacuum pump. Ordering the seal kit for the vacuum pump today.
Nice. I have yet to do that, but looks like it is time after what that gasket looked like! Man that Air Injection is right in the way on the 03. They got rid of that in 05 I believe. Wish it was not on the 2.8, but it can be tuned out. XD A symptom of the failing valve cover gasket, that freaks people out, is when spark plug holes fill up with oil. I about crapped, til I realized what it was. Love these repair videos, and the save saabs batch too.
@@AutoAutopsy well they are saabs, we gotta either keep up on maintenance or suffer the consequences. One of the drawbacks to higher performance turbo cars. Looking forward to the videos.
Thanks for the video. I just swapped out my pump rather that replacing seals & took about 30 mins thanks to these instructions. fyi torque for the mounting bolts is 24Nm .
@@AutoAutopsy hey I have a ? For u I replaced my amp underneath the driver seat to get my radio to work again I bought the amp off eBay it work for 2 minutes killed my battery and now it's not working again do you know what I could do to fix this problem
This might sound strange but I replaced the big seal to stop it leaking oil and I’m sure the car seems to run much better! Like it’s got more power slightly and better response? Is that a coincidence? Must be surely??
Last year, I also experienced the same leak as well as leak from in the Engine Valve cover, so I send my 9-3 to my Saab mechanic to fix these 2 issue for me !
Just used your video to fix my Saabs vacuum pump gasket, you did fail to mention if you don’t put that socket part on exactly right it will bend the crap out of the housing for it, I had to have my roommate flatten it back to shape or i would have needed a whole new pump. Definitely can’t just put the part back on the engine and start bolting it in
my truck, Saab 2006-series 93 2.0 Turbo 4 cylinders, I have a problem, when the antifreeze returns through the tank, but it does not heat up, it does not emit white smoke and the oil does not present water, and I have emptied possibly air in the cooling system, and I only have feedback from various mechanics, but nothing concrete. which could be the fault. Thank you
Hello! You are very good at your job! I have such a saab and I maintain it myself! Your videos helped me a lot. I would like a little information, do you know or do you remember the dimension of the rubber inside, the round one. Here in Greece I can not find it .. And I have to open it and measure and then order it! It will be a double job for me! And of course I will send you money on the video
I just fix mine for one last time Was pised off when i replace the gasket and that little guy still bleeds! So i open that same cap and make my own ring gasket :)
@@AutoAutopsy i really wanna buy an original one silicone ring ,but i cant. :/ There is no delivery of that part nowhere in Bulgaria ,soooo.... We are that kind of nation ,can fix everything 🤣
The rings are flat because they're old and has been compressed by the mating surface as it's bolted on .. They start out round :P Most O-rings go permanently flat with time, pressure and elements tearing on them.
Thanks so much for the videos!! Just found out my VC gasket is leaking, slightly as well and just started. Thought I had a leak here as well but didn't see any oil yesterday. (My Saab guy quoted over$600 for this repair! 😬) SO, do you think it would have been any easier to do then both at the same time? More difficult? Again, thank you so much!!
Hi. I need help to find a place on the internet telling about sizes of the o ring inside the vacuum pump. I ordered the seal but I need the o ring as well. I have a Saab 93 from 07. Thanks for a great channel om Saabs.
Hi, thanks for the video. It is really helpful as i am planning to do the job myself. I was just wondering, do you know if there is a specific tightening torque for those torx bolts that hold the two parts of thrle pump together? I think it should important to not overtighten or undertighten it
Hi there just brought my first saab 9-3 2.0t 2003 right headlight low beam has stopped working iv changed ballast underneath light and the on back of bulb as I plugged the connector back in for head light it come on straight away tried to turn off with the head light control n did nothing so I changed the one on back of bulb to the old one now having same issue low beam not working n wen I put new one back on the back of the blub It don't work now 😅😅😩😩 any help / information would be appreciated thanks
My headlights kept blowing. The wires to the back of the plug were exposed so guessed they must of been touching something eventually and shorted over time?? I wrapped them up with electrical tape and they haven’t blown since
@@SaabAtical2009 Yes, I found the Vacuum pump to engine torque, I haven't been able to find the one for the pump Torx themselves, and I don't think the Ion module has one.
I did this the other week, and didn't pay attention to the end of the other video. I may well have over-tightened the bolts. What would happen if I did so? I also think the hose may not have connected properly. I've got a CEL and low power mode, today on my way into work. Need to look at it tomorrow.
I just have one question for the car ppl out there, im a cad enthusiast myself, I own a 2006 saab 93 aero, so my question is how do car guys always have money to work on their cars? cuz I can't seem to do that!!
Get a new PCV valve! Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The blow by gasses from the pistons build up pressure inside the crankcase when the PCV Valve fails. This pressure then will cause seals to fail and you get oil leaks. On the B207 the PCV Valve is easy to get to. The V6 has the PCV Valve located on the intake manifold between the firewall and engine. It’s tricky to get to, but if you changed the rear coils or spark plugs then you know what needs to be done. I recommend changing all the valves while you’re in there: EVAP Purge Valve, PCV/EVAP Purge Valve to Intake Manifold and PCV Valve (Part #s 12611801, 12593486 and 12588555) Cost from eSaabParts is $135. Once you have the PCV out, shake it. It should make a rattling sound. If it doesn’t then it’s bad. Hold down the end connectors on the Valve when you shake it. No one talks about the PCV Valves, but they should be replaced every 50,000 miles.
@@derfel5677 clogged up one way valve between the intake manifold and head. Doesn't let the excessive pressure from the head back into the intake like it should
Scrapped my 2003 aero 93 in 2021 for 350 pounds worse thing I ever did after scrapping mynsierra xr4x4 and Mondeo st24v6 also my swift mk1 gti and my y reg BMW 320 not to forget my astra GTE in 1996