My DIY Saab maintenance experience...

Nasty Bob · 2005-09-28T18:06:31+00:00

1. Diagnose problem (with help from Saab Group).2. Buy Haynes manual or similar - £153. Study Saab toolkit in boot. Then buy more tools, ramps, car jacks,sockets, parts etc £50 - £1004. Consult manual and finally locate bolt "X"....5. Attempt to undo said bolt - but it's all rusty (not like the nicepictures in the manual)..6. Skin oily knuckles. Swear and curse. Try again, until you round-off bolthead.7. Hang head in shame and take to local mechanic who then fixes problem foryou (within a week if you're lucky) and then say "thanks" as he empties yourbank account.

Sep 28, 2005 26 Replies

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Dave Hinz 20 years ago

Yup, that's the ones. The bottom one in Martin's scan makes the action more obvious.

Dave

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Frosty66 20 years ago

parts.......

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Andrew Sinclair 20 years ago

With apologies to those who have seen it before, here is a link to an oldie but a good'un.

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Andy

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Malt_Hound 20 years ago

Excellent. I've never seen these before. I will seek them out as they are obviously superior to standard 6 points.

Thanks

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Malt_Hound 20 years ago

All valid points.

Thanks, Fred

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Nasty Bob 20 years ago

LOL - I can definitely relate to that.

Thanks to all for your advice.

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Al 20 years ago

I'd seen a shorter version of this before, but this is far more comprehensive.

I particularly appreciate the definition of Inspection Lamp! Usually goes "TINK!" when you're under the car, having finally managed to "ease" the sump bolt out but have knocked the oil collection tray aside with your elbow

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