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Does anyone know how to remove the main engine wiring harness? I know all the engine and trans connections and where the ECU is located, but where does it connect to the interior? Do I have to remove the dashboard?

Hi guys, I’m purchasing another 9-5😂
What a surprise
It’s going to be a 9-5 Aero wagon, but it’s unfortunately going to be an automatic
I have a full 9-5 manual parts car
How difficult will it be to manual swap it? Has anyone done this swap in here?

I know I have to swap over shifter, linkage, (I’ve heard I need to switch key too?) transmission, clutch/flywheel, obviously master and slave with the clutch line, the entire pedal assembly, transmission mount, and then I’m thinking of swapping entire wiring harness over instead of splicing lines for neutral switch, reverse light, etc
Any tips? Something I’m missing?

I’m thinking this will be a full weeks straight of work as long as I have all the parts

Not planning on doing the rods or pistons or even pushing past 300HP, but was considering upgrading due to an aging TD04HL15T, and thinking it would spool it faster.
Not looking to boost it until it explodes though, so is it maybe worse if I do upgrade?

Looking to drop the motor to do some work
(Timing chain cover, clutch, poly bushings)
How difficult is it to do without a lift?
Ive got the jist of it, disconnecting all the hoses and wires, shift linkage and steering linkage, axles
top, side and rear mount and then just dropping the subframe with everything in it

Anyone have any suggestions? Things that would make it easier to do in my driveway? A way to lower everything with two jacks on each side possible? Anything big that I need to be worried about? What else I should replace while I’m in there?

Is Saab tuner Scott still around? If not where can I get a tune for around the same price that he offers?
Saab 9-5 2002

Doing a rod bearing job on another 9-5 that I picked up.
Usually when doing these jobs you replace the connecting rod bolts because they’re Torque to yield

part no 90467192

However there is literally no more of these out there anywhere.
What do I do? Am I just gonna have to throw aftermarket rods and pistons in just because of these bolts?

Hi, thinking about tuning my car myself using t8suite

How difficult is this and is it worth the hassle?
I’ve done a little bit of research and some videos make it seem like I have to rewire everything and add pins to my obd port
And others just say I need a OBDlinkSX cable and T7suite/Canflasher to load up a tune

2002 Saab 9-5

Edit: T7suite*

I’ve decided since I burnt through my exhaust valves that instead of a full rebuild I’m going to buy another head and slap it on
Any advice? Is the B235R heads stronger than B235E or all the same? Any pointers on the removal and install?

Saab 9-5 2.3T Linear

Was driving last night on the highway, pushing the car hard.
Accidentally moneyshifted but pushed the clutch in right away, and put it into fourth
Car started popping like crazy and then low oil pressure sign came on and car shut off

Crank but won’t start, got no compression
Did not blow a hole thru the block because there’s still oil in the dipstick,
Don’t think I blew a headgasket, coolant is clean and full
Thought it was originally timing chain, but after taking off valve cover it is attached and tight

No compression, all 4 cyls crank and spin.

Running a TD04 swap and catless 3in downpipe, but didn’t tune it so it for sure was running hot

I’m thinking best case scenario I burnt my valves and need to rebuild head

Worst case I need new pistons and valves

Let me know what you guys think and how I should try to diagnose more