Slave cylinder replacement

[xpre...@gmail.com]

Hi, all. Been trying to get back on the SAAB scene but been unable to because of my work schedule and most importantly, lack of running SAAB. I have a '99 Cosmic Blue 9-5 Lpt manual 5 speed with a stage 3 BSR tune. A while back (a bit over a year ago), I started having shifting issues and narrowed the issue down to the slave cylinder. I ordered the part, purchased another car (not a SAAB), and just sort of left the SAAB sit for over a year (yeah, I know. Blasphemy!). I tried to drop the subframe, but reconsidered. I then got a quote from a local shop at " a bit over a grand ". I'd much rather spend " a bit over a grand " on upgrades, so I'm back at the drawing board. My next great idea is to try and remove both engine and transmission from above. Is there an easier/ simpler way of performing this repair? Anyone done it?


Ulysses S.

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[Drew Price]

You say slave in your subject and master in your email body, which is it?

If slave between the engine and trans, then yes, about $1k is average, maybe high average, because while it's out it's good to replace the subframe bushings, and put in a new clutch and surface the flywheel, and the rear crankshaft oil seal.

I have taken a 9-5 engine out the top - it's very, VERY not fun, and only clears by less than an inch.  It has to come out steeply angled to get the trans to clear the driver's side lower impact rail, and there are lots of plastic parts that are easy to crush.  For all intents and purposes if you're even a skilled home mechanic I would advise strongly against, even though it's possible.  Dropping the subframe and pulling the trans is really not that bad, even though it's a pain.

I'm talking like, more than a 45* degree angle to get it out, it's pretty severe.  I have a photo somewhere, not sure where it went.

Drew

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[Steve Hayes]

This will give you context on the top removal.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFWDT7MTypw

As for the subframe removal and trans removal lots of DIY people do it and you can fine some good tutorials online for it. 

This is for a OG9-3 but it still has a lot of the proper context for what you are up against. 

http://photo.platonoff.com/Auto/20060121.Saab_NG900_Manual_Transmission_Removal/

[xpre...@gmail.com]

Thanks for the quick reply, Drew. Yeah, the slave cylinder between engine and transmission. I did find a couple of write up online, but wanted live feedback from the club. I saw the procedure where the subframe comes down, the one where the engine and transmission are removed from above, and one where the subframe is loosened up and tilted down just enough to get the transmission out. Removing the engine and transmission seemed the easiest to me, but apparently, I was wrong. May just go back to dropping the subframe or suck it up and drop a grand. The 9000's seem much easier to work on. 

Ulysses S. 

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[Steve Hayes]

Unless you have a lift and can pull the body off of the engine/trans and subframe then engine removal is not an easy task. I have done it without a lift and it is a horrible experience. Subframe and trans can be done in a weekend with some decent effort in the garage but if you have the $1K I would drop it and have a warranty for the repair.   That way if it goes bad in the first year its on them and not you! lol

[xpre...@gmail.com]

Sounds like dropping the frame is the way to go. I'll just go back to that and complete the repair this time. Thanks for the links. 

Ulysses S. 

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[Nicholas Consula]

Decided to check my oil this morning and my oil cap -- the yellow part -- cracked upon taking it off and crumbled before my eyes.

I still have the spring that is somehow connected to it.

That being said, I drove the car without the cap piece -- which just leaves the dipstick and the cover thingy that just lies over the hole (and is attached to dipstick). It doesn't screw in or anything. So there isn't much of a string seal if at all.

I'm sure I'm risking things by driving it without proper cap.

My question is where can I get a replacement?

I read in one of the forums all that I need is the yellow cap piece (bc I still have the spring).

Anyone have any used yellow caps lying around?

Or, does like a pep-boys sell a replacement cover temporarily?

Nick

[Steve Hayes]

Call the guys up at Elite Foreign auto .. they should have one.  If not them then Call Walter Wong.

[Drew Price]

Dealer should have OE ones, as will all the parts ordering sites.  Pep Boys or NAPA should be able to order you an OE one.  The aftermarket replacement ones don't have the same cap, but there is an aftermarket one that's cheaper too.

Drew

760.831.9939 (m)

On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Nicholas Consula <npco...@gmail.com> wrote: