Hi Cyd. This video along with Jacobs 'AutoAutopsy' video on the same subject, gave me the courage to change the Tee-piece for a metal one on my 2006 Saab 93. Appreciate your help :)
U are what I like to call "The Saab Swami" 🙌 I am not worthy lol. I had mine go on me about 6 months ago and of course no local places carried the part so I had to order it from eBay and wait about a week for it to come in. This is Excellent advice for those who haven't changed theirs!!!
Ouch❗ So, your car was unusable for a week❓ I've had my car 10 years now and only known about this issue for 18-24 months, but I decided to do this 'mod' for exactly that reason - it could leave you stranded and car out of use while you wait for a part. Not to mention the posibility of damage to the ECU, alternator and compressor from that hot coolant❗ Would you believe that when I raised this on one of the Saab Facebook groups recently, I actually had some ass from the US start arguing with me about it! I blocked him, the ingrate❗
@@CycloneCyd Well he's an idiot because what u showed in the vid is a fact, it snapped in the same spot that you showed so I couldn't even rig it with another piece of hose in the mean time. I was driving with my son and we had the top down on a Saturday night and the coolant low warning started going off, and then I started noticing the coolant smell and the smoke from under the hood. Pulled over and there was coolant everywhere. Thank God I was only a few blocks from home when it did
@@hcic9860 "you can't please all of the people all of the time" someone once said. There's plenty more people in the world who appreciate what I do. I just block ingrates like him so they'll never get the benefit of my 'wisdom'.
Love the videos. It's amazing that I can find out how to do specific repairs on YT. I just had the "T" break on mine while I was getting her buttoned back up after replacing the valve cover gasket. I barely bumped it and it broke clean off. Glad it was in my garage and not elsewhere. I ended up replacing the entire radiator hose, t-fiitting and return hose. My original made it 332k miles though, so I can't complain...
I change this a few weeks ago the hose that comes from theside of the engine it was clogged and while cleaning oppss... Tut tu ru.... And they have saabs at the yard and ifound one who had a new T.... And the hoses and clamp i was nice.... It gets corroted ... Nice video like always
Unless you have xray vision and can see those polymer chains, how is a used one any better than your old one? Get the ally one and fit it. It's not worth being stranded miles from home for a poxy bit of plastic. Links in description.
I bought a used saab9/3 2.0t 08 4 cylinder somebody put a straight coolant pipe on and plugged the small hose where the T would attach onto the T originally so now it's just a straight coolant line from A to B no T but the small hose that should attach to the T does have a bolt in the end w/a hose clamp around it I did a coolant flushes and fill keep getting boiling in the Overflow but not overheating on the dash weird right my best guess is pockets of air. Has anyone had a Saab where someone has discarded that T all together put a straight antifreeze tube and didn't hook up the little line just put a bolt in the end of it with a hose clamp please help very unique situation your video is great by the way!! Love your content very informative please keep them vids coming
Hi Fantastic videos, i have a Saab 93 petrol 2006 model Vector we put petrol in it the other day it started ok we drove around for a while turned it off went to start it it started but idled rough we got half way home and it cut out wouldn't start, so next day i took battery lead off and put back on it started straight up but its still idling rough when i put the foot to the floor rpm wont go over 3000 rpm and engine light is on so i replaced the fuel filter but its still idling rough it must of gone in to limp mode any idea what it could be and how do i reset the limp mode
@@Farmer2492 first thing is to read the codes. This should give some clue where to look. Get one of these s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AEir79 and download Torque pro to your phone or tablet (android). This will allow you to read the codes and you'll have the kit for life. OR get one of these s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A06Br5 more advanced than Torque and does live data and freeze frame (which you will find useful in the future when you get used to using it). OR just get a garage to read the codes for you ****** In the meantime check this th-cam.com/video/bgLn14dZL3Q/w-d-xo.html it's an often missed intake leak. Also check all the small vacuum hoses for splits. Also check the intake piping and the IC for splits. The ICs on these bow at the bottom and you end up with leaks. A smoke test would be good but if you can't, get the IC out and fill it with parafin to see if there are any leaks (esp near the bottom)
Great video! What is the part number for the plastic OEM tee? I have a SAAB 9-5 (2004 US) and I have a leaking plastic tee as well. Is it the same part? Will your aluminum tee work in a 9-5? Thanks!
Hi, I'm looking to do this job very soon but also had/having a cooling problem. Fan has been activated quite a lot in cool weather, recently temp was spiking to a point of dash warning coming on. Found the thermostat was blocked in a closed position and failed the hot water test. Replaced the thermostat but find bottom hose staying cool when the top hose is hot, hoses squeezable so have I wonder if radiator is blocked and what sort of job it's replacement is.
I need to replace my rad too. It doesn't look like too bad a job. You can bet screws and bolts will be rusted up though! I've since brought a one-piece coolant hose to market. A much better solution than a metal tee IMO th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html see description for link
@@CycloneCyd check on do88 site there's a kit with all cooling pipes it's a cost but it include all pipes. www.do88.fr/fr/artiklar/saab-9-3-20t-2003-durites-de-refroidissement.html
on aliexpress it's available too for quite same price you have included cooler pipes + charge air pipes fr.aliexpress.com/item/4001313343900.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6cfc3e8dDjs36h&algo_pvid=8cc52192-e874-4f76-b056-1750e7acbf62&algo_exp_id=8cc52192-e874-4f76-b056-1750e7acbf62-10
My saab 9-3 looses coolant whe driving. No white smoke engine runs perfect. No leaks that I can see, cannot smell coolant at all. Depending on how bad traffic is depends on how much I lose., any ideas?
I can get with understanding the small T turbo hose is completely plugged off in my car and put someone put a straight upper radiator hose on I have the correct hose with the T in the hose now. Can I just put it in or could I hurt my Turbo somehow does it need to be bled Etc please help I cannot find this answer anywhere or anyone else to this problem for that matter
If it's the right size, just cut the hose and insert the tee. Fill with a cold engine via the reservoir. Run it without the cap till at least the stat opens. Keep an eye on the level. Stop the engine, return the cap and check the level again when cold.
Quick question, so I'm used to cars Temperature gauges reading at a bit below the halfway mark when it's fully warmed up. But for some reason this car's temp gauge goes all the way to the halfway marker when at normal operating temp. Is that a known issue with the '06 9-3's or just mine?
Please help I can't find the answer Strange question nobody's been able to answer it on my 9-3 2.0 Turbo 08 I did not know about this T being a failure point until I saw this video so I looked at my Saab previous owner has blocked that small hose with Bolt in the end with hose clamp and put a straight upper radiator hose on with no T what could this do to my car I've had no overheating issues although I've done a drain and fill on the cooling system and now it's bubbling boiling in overflow no overheating on dash my guess air bubbles it wasn't doing this before the fill and flush I did it with a cleaner not with a pressurized garden homes or anything hose
Now my 2001 93 has code p1110 and p3123. Turbo Presure release and after market direct ignition and plugs.. .almost 500 bucks to fix and its 50 50 im not quite sure
I'm not very familiar with the OG9-3, but I have seen many people saying to only use OEM DI cassette. Also make sure to use the specified NGK plugs. Not sure what you mean by "turbo presure release" - do you mean it's got a boost leak? A boost leak will be a vacuum leak at low power.
@@vjamie69 www.buymeacoffee.com/CycloneCyd/e/24849 One I sent to Ohio arrives today. See in the video description for details of 3x stainless hose clips
There's a link in the description for the tees, however, I have since brought out a better and cheaper solution with a silicone hose. See this video th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html again link in description
Jus watched your video as think I may need a connector, please see my photo, think this is a botched repair by previous owner, any help much appreciated 👍🏻 Whoops can’t add photo 😢
Hi Cyd. This video along with Jacobs 'AutoAutopsy' video on the same subject, gave me the courage to change the Tee-piece for a metal one on my 2006 Saab 93. Appreciate your help :)
U are what I like to call "The Saab Swami" 🙌 I am not worthy lol. I had mine go on me about 6 months ago and of course no local places carried the part so I had to order it from eBay and wait about a week for it to come in. This is Excellent advice for those who haven't changed theirs!!!
Ouch❗ So, your car was unusable for a week❓ I've had my car 10 years now and only known about this issue for 18-24 months, but I decided to do this 'mod' for exactly that reason - it could leave you stranded and car out of use while you wait for a part. Not to mention the posibility of damage to the ECU, alternator and compressor from that hot coolant❗
Would you believe that when I raised this on one of the Saab Facebook groups recently, I actually had some ass from the US start arguing with me about it! I blocked him, the ingrate❗
@@CycloneCyd Well he's an idiot because what u showed in the vid is a fact, it snapped in the same spot that you showed so I couldn't even rig it with another piece of hose in the mean time. I was driving with my son and we had the top down on a Saturday night and the coolant low warning started going off, and then I started noticing the coolant smell and the smoke from under the hood. Pulled over and there was coolant everywhere. Thank God I was only a few blocks from home when it did
@@hcic9860 "you can't please all of the people all of the time" someone once said. There's plenty more people in the world who appreciate what I do. I just block ingrates like him so they'll never get the benefit of my 'wisdom'.
Love the videos. It's amazing that I can find out how to do specific repairs on YT. I just had the "T" break on mine while I was getting her buttoned back up after replacing the valve cover gasket. I barely bumped it and it broke clean off. Glad it was in my garage and not elsewhere. I ended up replacing the entire radiator hose, t-fiitting and return hose. My original made it 332k miles though, so I can't complain...
Saab 9-3 Silicone one-piece radiator top hose: th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html
I change this a few weeks ago the hose that comes from theside of the engine it was clogged and while cleaning oppss... Tut tu ru.... And they have saabs at the yard and ifound one who had a new T.... And the hoses and clamp i was nice.... It gets corroted ... Nice video like always
That was a lucky find 👍, nice work.
I will buy one from you soon. Going to install a bigger and better alu intercooler from DO88 very soon in my ng9-3 MY04.
Let us know how you get on with that, please
Got mine today, another job to add to the list.
There's always a list with a Saab! lol
Could always use a 2nd TEE. Had 2 replace mine's with another plastic one. Now that I now about the Aluminium one, will get it, just as a back up.
Unless you have xray vision and can see those polymer chains, how is a used one any better than your old one? Get the ally one and fit it. It's not worth being stranded miles from home for a poxy bit of plastic. Links in description.
I was wondering if you could do a moon roof repair because I recently bought a 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0t and moon roof won’t open
This is one of the first things I did when I got my car.
This is defo one of those things *all* 9-3 owners should do❗ (like with the cabin filter holder too) Not everyone knows about it though.
I bought a used saab9/3 2.0t 08 4 cylinder somebody put a straight coolant pipe on and plugged the small hose where the T would attach onto the T originally so now it's just a straight coolant line from A to B no T but the small hose that should attach to the T does have a bolt in the end w/a hose clamp around it I did a coolant flushes and fill keep getting boiling in the Overflow but not overheating on the dash weird right my best guess is pockets of air. Has anyone had a Saab where someone has discarded that T all together put a straight antifreeze tube and didn't hook up the little line just put a bolt in the end of it with a hose clamp please help very unique situation your video is great by the way!! Love your content very informative please keep them vids coming
Sort out a tee in the line ASAP. That small hose is the return coolant from the turbo. Without this cooling you could cook your turbo in no time flat.
Hi Fantastic videos, i have a Saab 93 petrol 2006 model Vector we put petrol in it the other day it started ok we drove around for a while turned it off went to start it it started but idled rough we got half way home and it cut out wouldn't start, so next day i took battery lead off and put back on it started straight up but its still idling rough when i put the foot to the floor rpm wont go over 3000 rpm and engine light is on so i replaced the fuel filter but its still idling rough it must of gone in to limp mode any idea what it could be and how do i reset the limp mode
Rough idle is almost certainly an air leak, but the first thing is to read the codes for the EML.
Where in the world are you?
@@CycloneCyd Hi we are in Victoria Australia
@@Farmer2492 first thing is to read the codes. This should give some clue where to look. Get one of these s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AEir79 and download Torque pro to your phone or tablet (android). This will allow you to read the codes and you'll have the kit for life.
OR
get one of these s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A06Br5
more advanced than Torque and does live data and freeze frame (which you will find useful in the future when you get used to using it).
OR
just get a garage to read the codes for you
******
In the meantime check this
th-cam.com/video/bgLn14dZL3Q/w-d-xo.html
it's an often missed intake leak.
Also check all the small vacuum hoses for splits.
Also check the intake piping and the IC for splits. The ICs on these bow at the bottom and you end up with leaks. A smoke test would be good but if you can't, get the IC out and fill it with parafin to see if there are any leaks (esp near the bottom)
I can hear the balance chain tensioner is also broken on your engine. Bummer isn't it! Mine has the exact same problem.
Yeah it is. It suffers the valve problem (for the last 60+ 000 miles) but the time has come for a head change, so it'll get fixed then.
@@CycloneCyd would love to see video on both replacing the head and the balance chain tensioner! How soon you think those videos would be made?
What are the valve issues that you mentioned? What had to be done to rectify them? Thanks.
Sorry I didn't see your question sooner. See this video: th-cam.com/video/rqOilw1q_Ag/w-d-xo.html
Hi there . I’m the video there a black plastic cap on top silver pipe in front of the air intake . What is the cap for ?
Great video! What is the part number for the plastic OEM tee? I have a SAAB 9-5 (2004 US) and I have a leaking plastic tee as well. Is it the same part? Will your aluminum tee work in a 9-5? Thanks!
No idea of the OE part numbers. The tee ODs are 32-12-32.
Hi, I'm looking to do this job very soon but also had/having a cooling problem. Fan has been activated quite a lot in cool weather, recently temp was spiking to a point of dash warning coming on. Found the thermostat was blocked in a closed position and failed the hot water test. Replaced the thermostat but find bottom hose staying cool when the top hose is hot, hoses squeezable so have I wonder if radiator is blocked and what sort of job it's replacement is.
I need to replace my rad too. It doesn't look like too bad a job. You can bet screws and bolts will be rusted up though!
I've since brought a one-piece coolant hose to market. A much better solution than a metal tee IMO
th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html see description for link
Very informative video thank you
good video but did the silicon hose is better ?
product link?
@@CycloneCyd check on do88 site there's a kit with all cooling pipes it's a cost but it include all pipes.
www.do88.fr/fr/artiklar/saab-9-3-20t-2003-durites-de-refroidissement.html
on aliexpress it's available too for quite same price you have included cooler pipes + charge air pipes
fr.aliexpress.com/item/4001313343900.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6cfc3e8dDjs36h&algo_pvid=8cc52192-e874-4f76-b056-1750e7acbf62&algo_exp_id=8cc52192-e874-4f76-b056-1750e7acbf62-10
Yep, I replaced mine a couple thousand miles ago after needing a 100 mile tow and it just broke again… now I hope to find a metal tee!
Very useful video! Thanks a lot!
Stupid question but wil this work on a 2005 93 ? Brilliant video as always 👏
Any 9-3SS with a B207 engine (I4 petrol turbo)
Your Saab is a 2007? My 2007 had the dreaded intake valve problem. It was a PITA to repair.
My saab 9-3 looses coolant whe driving. No white smoke engine runs perfect. No leaks that I can see, cannot smell coolant at all. Depending on how bad traffic is depends on how much I lose., any ideas?
th-cam.com/video/z09MX1ov8OU/w-d-xo.html
Don't you think use hose pinch pliers to the turbo return hose to make less coolant mess?
Won't make any difference, it'll come out from the head anyway. As it's the top of the engine, you only loose about a litre anyway.
@@CycloneCyd The return hose is too big to use pinch pliers also. Mine is 2010 110k miles already
I can get with understanding the small T turbo hose is completely plugged off in my car and put someone put a straight upper radiator hose on I have the correct hose with the T in the hose now. Can I just put it in or could I hurt my Turbo somehow does it need to be bled Etc please help I cannot find this answer anywhere or anyone else to this problem for that matter
If it's the right size, just cut the hose and insert the tee. Fill with a cold engine via the reservoir. Run it without the cap till at least the stat opens. Keep an eye on the level. Stop the engine, return the cap and check the level again when cold.
I love your videos, thank you!
Help! Issues with the turbo boost pressure valve. I’m having acceleration issues when the meter tries to go in the red.
What issues are you having? What are the symptoms? Any EML codes?
What is the exact model of 93... and the year!!!
Mine? Mine is a 2.0T, B207R, UK spec Aero Anniversary from 2007. These tees fit all B207 variants though (1.8t, 2.0t, 2.0T, 2003 on)
Is it the same for the diesel ones?
No, this is specifically for the B207
Quick question, so I'm used to cars Temperature gauges reading at a bit below the halfway mark when it's fully warmed up. But for some reason this car's temp gauge goes all the way to the halfway marker when at normal operating temp. Is that a known issue with the '06 9-3's or just mine?
Yep, bang on the halfway mark is 'normal'. the gauge is 'managed' by the ECU.
@@CycloneCyd Thanks alot, I thought there might've been an issue
Please help I can't find the answer Strange question nobody's been able to answer it on my 9-3 2.0 Turbo 08 I did not know about this T being a failure point until I saw this video so I looked at my Saab previous owner has blocked that small hose with Bolt in the end with hose clamp and put a straight upper radiator hose on with no T what could this do to my car I've had no overheating issues although I've done a drain and fill on the cooling system and now it's bubbling boiling in overflow no overheating on dash my guess air bubbles it wasn't doing this before the fill and flush I did it with a cleaner not with a pressurized garden homes or anything hose
I'd bet the boiling you here is in the turbo. Fix this ASAP
what type of coolant should we really use for these years Saab? I've seen people say orange dex cool and pink european.
Now my 2001 93 has code p1110 and p3123. Turbo Presure release and after market direct ignition and plugs.. .almost 500 bucks to fix and its 50 50 im not quite sure
I'm not very familiar with the OG9-3, but I have seen many people saying to only use OEM DI cassette. Also make sure to use the specified NGK plugs. Not sure what you mean by "turbo presure release" - do you mean it's got a boost leak? A boost leak will be a vacuum leak at low power.
Thank you so much!!
Hi where do you get these from please ? Thanks
Have a look in the video description. I sell them through my 'coffee' link. Make sure to pick the link for your territory.
@@CycloneCyd thank you
@@CycloneCyd Hi found it ! great - guess ok with silicone hoses and clamps ?
@@guitarlover302 perfecto 👍
Where do you find a aluminum tee?
See in the description. Where in the world are you?
@@CycloneCyd Muskegon Michigan
@@vjamie69 www.buymeacoffee.com/CycloneCyd/e/24849
One I sent to Ohio arrives today.
See in the video description for details of 3x stainless hose clips
How many miles does you saab have?
Did you watch the video? I did mention it when talking about OE lifetime requirements.
@@CycloneCyd got it... 150k miles
Hello
I am from Australia
Can I purchase one of your coolant tees please
Rgds Greg
There's a link in the description for the tees, however, I have since brought out a better and cheaper solution with a silicone hose. See this video th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html again link in description
Thank you for your quick response.
I just purchased a silicone tee assembly
From a local supplier DO88
Again thanks for your time
Rgds Gregory
haw he put screenwash in the coolant tank!!!!
Really? I mean REALLY❓ Just how short of smarts do you think I am❓
Good man
Thank you
Jus watched your video as think I may need a connector, please see my photo, think this is a botched repair by previous owner, any help much appreciated 👍🏻
Whoops can’t add photo 😢
You'd be much better off with this:
www.buymeacoffee.com/CycloneCyd/e/52994
and how to fit:
th-cam.com/video/Rkdbdg4ilRk/w-d-xo.html
My 93 is 20 years old and the engine bay looks 100 times better, sorry m8
My car has 'it' where 'it' counts! I'm not a 'polisher'.