New Posts For Thread: My 1995 Saab Convertible Projecthttps://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-projectSo the kids are driving a 1989 Merc 300E and a 2000 VW Golf. Both cars are always on the verge of something going wrong. I think we need a back up in case of a breakdown. God forbid the precious little petals have to use public transport. So I lookedhttps://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552127209#552127209Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:40:18 -0500Tommy LOVES some Top Down motoring.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552127199#552127199Tommy LOVES some Top Down motoring.Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:38:34 -0500Changed the tie rod ends. Remove wheel. Loosen nut. I used a Pittman Puller to loosen the tie rod but a hammer would do the same job. All up,both sides maybe an hour.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054545#552054545Changed the tie rod ends. Remove wheel. Loosen nut. I used a Pittman Puller to loosen the tie rod but a hammer would do the same job. All up,both sides maybe an hour.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:36:33 -0500Replaced the cabin filter. Hardly any car in the whole world ever gets it's cabin filter replaced. That's because usually it's not easy. The Saab is no exception.You have to remove the plastic cowling around the windscreen wipers. The Saab had 22 yeahttps://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054491#552054491Replaced the cabin filter. Hardly any car in the whole world ever gets it's cabin filter replaced. That's because usually it's not easy. The Saab is no exception.You have to remove the plastic cowling around the windscreen wipers. The Saab had 22 yeaSat, 03 Jun 2017 08:31:46 -0500Bought a badge for the bonnet. The old one was faded away to nothing. You just need something thin and strong to get under the badge while trying not to scratch the paint on the bonnet. I used an old paint scraper. It's held in by three little plugs.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054425#552054425Bought a badge for the bonnet. The old one was faded away to nothing. You just need something thin and strong to get under the badge while trying not to scratch the paint on the bonnet. I used an old paint scraper. It's held in by three little plugs.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:26:05 -0500I had to replace the driver's door check. That's the thing that holds the the door in place so it stops falling back on you when you're doing something or are on a slope. You have to remove the door trim to get at the bolts that hold it near the hinghttps://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054367#552054367I had to replace the driver's door check. That's the thing that holds the the door in place so it stops falling back on you when you're doing something or are on a slope. You have to remove the door trim to get at the bolts that hold it near the hingSat, 03 Jun 2017 08:22:51 -0500I finally figured out some brake lights weren't working on the boot. I didn't even know they were brake lights. Anyway,I raised the boot and removed the trim,discovered little tiny 5W lamps. Cost a fortune at Repco.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054277#552054277I finally figured out some brake lights weren't working on the boot. I didn't even know they were brake lights. Anyway,I raised the boot and removed the trim,discovered little tiny 5W lamps. Cost a fortune at Repco.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:17:28 -0500I had to replace the battery so while I was there I tidied up the battery tray area. Even on modern cars this is a high risk area for rust.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=552054179#552054179I had to replace the battery so while I was there I tidied up the battery tray area. Even on modern cars this is a high risk area for rust.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:13:34 -0500Changed the spark plugs. The old ones were pretty good but I still like to do it. Especially when they are as easily accessible as the Saab.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=551661631#551661631Changed the spark plugs. The old ones were pretty good but I still like to do it. Especially when they are as easily accessible as the Saab.Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:36:13 -0500I took a photo comparing the dipstick on the Ute to on the Saab but it didn't turn out. The Saab oil was black and disgusting while the oil on the Ute was nearly clear. Couldn't wait to get that old sh1t out and put in some Nulon synthetic.https://community.betfair.com/australian/go/thread/view/93998/30853733/my-1995-saab-convertible-project?post_id=551661515#551661515I took a photo comparing the dipstick on the Ute to on the Saab but it didn't turn out. The Saab oil was black and disgusting while the oil on the Ute was nearly clear. Couldn't wait to get that old sh1t out and put in some Nulon synthetic.Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:27:26 -0500