Saab 9-3 Coolant Tee Aluminium Replacement | Saab 9-3 Common problems

[@coling7091]

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 :)

[@hcic9860]

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!!!

[@CycloneCyd]

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❗

[@hcic9860]

@@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

[@CycloneCyd]

@@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'.

[@davidhaas6258]

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...

[@mcdonaldgc3020]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

That was a lucky find 👍, nice work.

[@Paul-hy6rp]

Got mine today, another job to add to the list.

[@CycloneCyd]

There's always a list with a Saab! lol

[@CycloneCyd]

Saab 9-3 Silicone one-piece radiator top hose: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzHk5edac6fiM0

[@liamc9585]

This is one of the first things I did when I got my car.

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@mongoslade5248]

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.

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@hampuslindstrom4333]

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.

[@CycloneCyd]

Let us know how you get on with that, please

[@JuggaloNY]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@JuggaloNY]

Very informative video thank you

[@joelamper5164]

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!

[@nikolayphilipov]

Very useful video! Thanks a lot!

[@BHP_farm]

I love your videos, thank you!

[@aliachapman114]

Thank you so much!!

[@canadiansaabfreak6530]

I can hear the balance chain tensioner is also broken on your engine. Bummer isn't it! Mine has the exact same problem.

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@canadiansaabfreak6530]

@@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?

[@edwin9507]

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

[@JuggaloNY]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@waelelramywana9015]

Good man

[@CycloneCyd]

Thank you

[@colinsherwin1585]

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?

[@CycloneCyd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGGcfotnpNtrhbc

[@McLizpa]

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 ?

[@davejohnston5158]

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.

[@CycloneCyd]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzHk5edac6fiM0 see description for link

[@JuggaloNY]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

I'd bet the boiling you here is in the turbo. Fix this ASAP

[@grippen3273]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@jaia1630]

Help! Issues with the turbo boost pressure valve. I’m having acceleration issues when the meter tries to go in the red.

[@CycloneCyd]

What issues are you having? What are the symptoms? Any EML codes?

[@erichillyard]

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 😢

[@CycloneCyd]

You'd be much better off with this: www.buymeacoffee.com/CycloneCyd/e/52994 and how to fit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzHk5edac6fiM0

[@45graham45]

What are the valve issues that you mentioned? What had to be done to rectify them? Thanks.

[@CycloneCyd]

Sorry I didn't see your question sooner. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKKymp-tZtaSd8k

[@Farmer2492]

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

[@CycloneCyd]

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?

[@Farmer2492]

@@CycloneCyd Hi we are in Victoria Australia

[@CycloneCyd]

@@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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJivn2Rqmb9_abM 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)

[@milkphish4122]

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!

[@CycloneCyd]

No idea of the OE part numbers. The tee ODs are 32-12-32.

[@benwilson9017]

Stupid question but wil this work on a 2005 93 ? Brilliant video as always 👏

[@CycloneCyd]

Any 9-3SS with a B207 engine (I4 petrol turbo)

[@abdomination]

what type of coolant should we really use for these years Saab? I've seen people say orange dex cool and pink european.

[@hcic9860]

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?

[@CycloneCyd]

Yep, bang on the halfway mark is 'normal'. the gauge is 'managed' by the ECU.

[@hcic9860]

@@CycloneCyd Thanks alot, I thought there might've been an issue

[@stanwardoshiro]

Your Saab is a 2007? My 2007 had the dreaded intake valve problem. It was a PITA to repair.

[@scarman1428]

What is the exact model of 93... and the year!!!

[@CycloneCyd]

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)

[@imanwan2861]

Don't you think use hose pinch pliers to the turbo return hose to make less coolant mess?

[@CycloneCyd]

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.

[@imanwan2861]

@@CycloneCyd The return hose is too big to use pinch pliers also. Mine is 2010 110k miles already

[@Lamster66]

I'm not happy I've got a P0101 code It appears the code is being set at high speed so its unlikely to be an air leak I've replaced the Maf and that didn't work. Well it did for the test drive then failed on the way to work I'm wonerding if the throttle body or something else might be causing it? . Might be coincidence but the cabin fan has also stopped working too? last time multiple things started playing up like this it was the ECU. It'll be sold for spares if its that this time as the cars not worth as much as it was last time the ecu went wrong. Hope its something that can be easily repaired

[@CycloneCyd]

When you say "high speed" can you be more specific? Motorway cruising? Or high rpm under WOT? Have you cleaned the MAP? I would suspect a vacuum leak.

[@Lamster66]

@@CycloneCyd Hi Cyd. When it went origially I'd just come off a duel carriageway up to a roundabout. Then had no power or turbo as I went to pull away. I checked codes although no management light came up, but noticed a pending p0101. I reset the car at work and drove along a 30-50mph "A road" then after a quick blap down 3/4 mile duel carriageway again it went into limp next time I came to a stop, and then pulled away. As the junction I was approaching is really busy I pulled over in a layby and reset the computer again. I then got on the duel carriageway for 7 or 8 miles and exited onto another duel carriageway that has an average speed check. so I dropped the car into cruise at 60mph after about 3 miles the car dropped out of cruise and then when I went to accelerate after exiting there was no power again. I looked at my maf and it was pretty grungy so I got some MAf sensor cleaner. That did no good at all and the maf didn't look any better afterwards. I bought a second hand one the seller sent the whole thing with the tube too. the condition looked very good the inside of the tube and the sensor was spotless the outside didn't show anysigns of cleaning so the part looked genuinely good! I fitted that and the car drove for about 20 miles without the fault returning so I assumed that was the issue, until this morning. when on the way to work after exiting the duel carrigeway it was back in limp and, it went in exactly the same places on the way home as before. I'd say from that that the likelyhood of both maf sensors being faulty and manifesting in exactly the same way unlikely. I did have a quick look at the hoses in and out of the maf and could see or hear any air leaks. As I'm writing this it also occured to me that due to lockdown my air filter hasn't been changed recently so I'll be checking that next.The other reason I'm leaning towards the throttle body is that about 18 months ago the car went into limp with a management light and it was saying TPS. I reset it expecting it to return but it didn't. As I've been at home up until a month ago I'd forgotton about it. As I have the other og 93 Aero to use for work I can afford to take the thing appart without worrying about getting it back together for work. I think the cabin fan is coincidence It was working at the weekend when I tried the car but suddenly stopped working going up the road this morning. That's not the major concern at present. Is going to be either a fuse or the fan unit itself had one go lke that several years ago.

[@CycloneCyd]

@@Lamster66 "both maf sensors"?? There is only one MAF sensor. Are you sure you are not confusing MAF and MAP sensors??? Have you checked the cleanliness of your MAP sensor? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppizdKWfpLBgbKM I'm still suspecting a vacuum leak. Check your cobra kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJivn2Rqmb9_abM and all your vacuum hoses for splits etc. Also check the IC, they have a tendency to sag at the bottom and this causes them to split.

[@Lamster66]

@@CycloneCyd No "both" as in the old and the replacement one The fact that the failure mode was the exactly same indicates its not the maf.

[@Lamster66]

@@CycloneCyd Ha just to update The p0101 was caused by a crack in the intercooler It got missed as you needed to have the car up in the air to see it. Basicaly it wasn't oblong anymore and was leaking

[@slybunda]

haw he put screenwash in the coolant tank!!!!

[@CycloneCyd]

Really? I mean REALLY❓ Just how short of smarts do you think I am❓

[@Dge_Dge]

good video but did the silicon hose is better ?

[@CycloneCyd]

product link?

[@Dge_Dge]

@@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

[@Dge_Dge]

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

[@greghuc7591]

Hello I am from Australia Can I purchase one of your coolant tees please Rgds Greg

[@CycloneCyd]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzHk5edac6fiM0 again link in description

[@greghuc7591]

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

[@riotagus]

Is it the same for the diesel ones?

[@CycloneCyd]

No, this is specifically for the B207

[@guitarlover302]

Hi where do you get these from please ? Thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

Have a look in the video description. I sell them through my 'coffee' link. Make sure to pick the link for your territory.

[@guitarlover302]

@@CycloneCyd thank you

[@guitarlover302]

@@CycloneCyd Hi found it ! great - guess ok with silicone hoses and clamps ?

[@CycloneCyd]

@@guitarlover302 perfecto 👍

[@vjamie69]

Where do you find a aluminum tee?

[@CycloneCyd]

See in the description. Where in the world are you?

[@vjamie69]

@@CycloneCyd Muskegon Michigan

[@CycloneCyd]

@@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

[@yassircocos3193]

How many miles does you saab have?

[@CycloneCyd]

Did you watch the video? I did mention it when talking about OE lifetime requirements.

[@yassircocos3193]

@@CycloneCyd got it... 150k miles

[@grippen3273]

My 93 is 20 years old and the engine bay looks 100 times better, sorry m8

[@CycloneCyd]

My car has 'it' where 'it' counts! I'm not a 'polisher'.