Yes, engines are backwards, tilted 45 degrees with transmission bolted below the engine, but with separate oil sources. The easiest car to replace the clutch on. I’ve driven Saabs for 40 years and absolutely love them.
I was definitely not expecting what I saw when I opened the hood. I like the styling of these cars for sure. I know my mother in law loved this car for many years and her brother before that. Thanks for commenting.
First dipstick was the transmission Some gearboxes have a dipstick on the side under the exhaust headers which is for the differential. The engine oil dipstick is attached under the oil filler cap. The clatter will be from the hydraulic lifters. It should quieten down after a few moments Good luck changing the power steering rack. It can be done with the engine in, but it's not fun. Lift the motor and transmission out to make it easy.
@@Exit45Restorations I've currently got an 85, five door 8 valve turbo manual and a 93 16v 2.1l non turbo auto convertible. But have had numerous others along the way. Give me a shout if you need any advice.
I was cringing when he started the engine, without checking the oil level first, and the lifter noise sounded like a death rattle. I never had an automatic 900, so did not know how to check the transmission fluid.
Yes, Saabs that were equipped with a manual transmission did have a reverse lockout. Which meant that you had to pull up on the shifter in order to put it into reverse, and you also had to have the car in reverse in order to be able to take the key out of the ignition. The Saab 9000s however, did not have this feature. Not really sure what was behind this whole thought process, but on the stick cars when you had the car in reverse, and you took the key out of the ignition it would also lock the transmission which in essence would prevent the car from rolling if the parking brakes failed. A lot of times on those cars when the ignition lock cylinder fails its often times because people don’t know that you have to put the car in reverse in order to be able to take the key out of the ignition and when you force it too much it will damage the ignition lock cylinder. Since your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, my guess is that the ignition lock cylinder is probably just shot and I do see that a lot on these cars.
Thanks for the info. You have spent a lot more time with this cars than I have. Mu mother in law loved this car and I was sad to see her not be able to drive any more. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you! Unfortunately she passed away on December 23, 2018. I always keep this picture of her you see here as a memory to remind me of her!@@Exit45Restorations and my paternal grandfather was before her on October 22, 2014. Hard to believe it's been almost 10 years but certainly not forgotten!
Sweet! best of luck working on it, its a fun car to learn on. Im trying to save a 1993 9000 aero, sadly with TCS. its my first project and its been very fun and frustrating to do. But i love every second of it
Be a good car to fix and donate to veteran who needs wheels. That's the one thing the Homeless Transisional Housing forget about, don't get me wrong... They do GREAT things but transportation is a huge part of being independant and employed.
If you would like to email me at my email in the description, I would like talk more about it. I come from a long line of military and my son is currently serving. I would love to find a way to .ake something like that work.
I would highly recommend you getting in touch with the Saab community regarding this car. Lots of Saab enthusiasts here on RUclips. Most of whom I’m quite friendly with. Auto Autopsy, Kyle Pancis, Lee Kelso, Paul Ames (aka. Amesie’s Automotive Corner on RUclips) and probably even more that I’m not remembering at the moment
It was a very interesting experience for sure. I enjoyed learning about them though. I did feel a little stupid when I realized the dipstick was in the oil fill tube.. lol
Yep, these are excellent cars. My first car was my father‘s old 1996 Saab 900 S. Unfortunately it was a naturally aspirated engine so not the turbo, and it was an automatic as well. I much prefer a standard myself but my father can’t drive stick yet. I have offered to teach him, but he doesn’t seem that interested. My current car however is stick. 2005 Honda CR-V.
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Yes, engines are backwards, tilted 45 degrees with transmission bolted below the engine, but with separate oil sources. The easiest car to replace the clutch on. I’ve driven Saabs for 40 years and absolutely love them.
I was definitely not expecting what I saw when I opened the hood. I like the styling of these cars for sure. I know my mother in law loved this car for many years and her brother before that. Thanks for commenting.
Hello Matt. Good job getting it going again. It has issues, but I bet someone would fix her up.
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Hello George. I think it would make a good project car for someonre.. good to hear from you!
Nice job I knew you’d get it going 👍
I am impressed you pushed it yourself these are not light cars. I am currently restoring a 1986 Finnish built Saab 90 and I am loving it.
Ya.. it was pretty heavy. Good luck on your project
my god they arent. had to push my 9000 aero alone around the barn, nearly broke my back. the seats alone are like 75 lbs.
Another great video Matt, they are strange interesting cars. Respect!
That they are
First dipstick was the transmission
Some gearboxes have a dipstick on the side under the exhaust headers which is for the differential.
The engine oil dipstick is attached under the oil filler cap.
The clatter will be from the hydraulic lifters. It should quieten down after a few moments
Good luck changing the power steering rack.
It can be done with the engine in, but it's not fun. Lift the motor and transmission out to make it easy.
Thanks for the good information. It's always an adventure when you jump onto a vehicle you're not familiar with
@@Exit45Restorations I've currently got an 85, five door 8 valve turbo manual and a 93 16v 2.1l non turbo auto convertible.
But have had numerous others along the way.
Give me a shout if you need any advice.
@@davyfella thanks. I will definitely do that.
I was cringing when he started the engine, without checking the oil level first, and the lifter noise sounded like a death rattle. I never had an automatic 900, so did not know how to check the transmission fluid.
Yes, Saabs that were equipped with a manual transmission did have a reverse lockout. Which meant that you had to pull up on the shifter in order to put it into reverse, and you also had to have the car in reverse in order to be able to take the key out of the ignition. The Saab 9000s however, did not have this feature. Not really sure what was behind this whole thought process, but on the stick cars when you had the car in reverse, and you took the key out of the ignition it would also lock the transmission which in essence would prevent the car from rolling if the parking brakes failed. A lot of times on those cars when the ignition lock cylinder fails its often times because people don’t know that you have to put the car in reverse in order to be able to take the key out of the ignition and when you force it too much it will damage the ignition lock cylinder. Since your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, my guess is that the ignition lock cylinder is probably just shot and I do see that a lot on these cars.
Thanks for the info. You have spent a lot more time with this cars than I have. Mu mother in law loved this car and I was sad to see her not be able to drive any more. Thanks for the comment.
@@Exit45Restorations yeah I’m really sorry to hear about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. My grandmother had that disease. It was horrible.
@mds2465 Thank you, I appreciate that. And I'm sorry for your grandfather as well. I know it's not easy.
@mds2465 sorry.. your grandmother
Thank you! Unfortunately she passed away on December 23, 2018. I always keep this picture of her you see here as a memory to remind me of her!@@Exit45Restorations and my paternal grandfather was before her on October 22, 2014. Hard to believe it's been almost 10 years but certainly not forgotten!
Sweet! best of luck working on it, its a fun car to learn on.
Im trying to save a 1993 9000 aero, sadly with TCS. its my first project and its been very fun and frustrating to do. But i love every second of it
That's great!! I'm pretty new at this too. Just don't give up on it.
Be a good car to fix and donate to veteran who needs wheels. That's the one thing the Homeless Transisional Housing forget about, don't get me wrong... They do GREAT things but transportation is a huge part of being independant and employed.
If you would like to email me at my email in the description, I would like talk more about it. I come from a long line of military and my son is currently serving. I would love to find a way to .ake something like that work.
I would highly recommend you getting in touch with the Saab community regarding this car. Lots of Saab enthusiasts here on RUclips. Most of whom I’m quite friendly with. Auto Autopsy, Kyle Pancis, Lee Kelso, Paul Ames (aka. Amesie’s Automotive Corner on RUclips) and probably even more that I’m not remembering at the moment
Fun to see an non Saab enthusiast experience a Saab, and painful to watch you look for the giant dipstick for engine oil... ;-)
It was a very interesting experience for sure. I enjoyed learning about them though. I did feel a little stupid when I realized the dipstick was in the oil fill tube.. lol
Yep, these are excellent cars. My first car was my father‘s old 1996 Saab 900 S. Unfortunately it was a naturally aspirated engine so not the turbo, and it was an automatic as well. I much prefer a standard myself but my father can’t drive stick yet. I have offered to teach him, but he doesn’t seem that interested. My current car however is stick. 2005 Honda CR-V.
Great story about dad. Maybe one day he'll let you teach him.
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