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    Thread: Best “fast” 40mpg estate for 3-4k
Post: RE: Best “fast” 40mpg estate for 3-4k

Eeyore Wrote: (20-03-2018, 08:36 PM) -- welshpug Wrote: (18-03-2018, 09:42 PM) -- you'll get a couple of saabs for £3k lol, I've been offered one for £200, wont be that quick though, the TID will do...
Seb_Ryan The Couch 17 5,113 20-03-2018, 08:57 PM
    Thread: Dip stick problem..
Post: Dip stick problem..

For the sake of a few quick id buy a new one.. Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 5 2,009 11-02-2018, 10:23 AM
    Thread: Engine problems when engine is hot
Post: Engine problems when engine is hot

Sounds like a cam/crank sensor to me.. They are usually the case with engine cutting out and having to wait for it to cool before its restarted Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan Electrics 12 2,618 29-01-2018, 06:36 PM
    Thread: Lights always on.
Post: RE: Lights always on.

luke306rallye Wrote: (23-12-2017, 03:11 PM) -- cully Wrote: (23-12-2017, 01:02 PM) -- un plug the panel light dimmer switch by your right knee check no one has teed ito the cables for gauge lights a...
Seb_Ryan Electrics 14 3,665 29-12-2017, 11:55 PM
    Thread: Top engine mount
Post: RE: Top engine mount

Drill hole in suitable plate, line up holes, weld plate job done Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan XU Petrol Engines 6 3,057 12-09-2017, 08:55 PM
    Thread: Whats happened to all the cheap cars!!
Post: RE: Whats happened to all the cheap cars!!

bashbarnard Wrote: (02-09-2017, 05:30 PM) -- Seb_Ryan Wrote: (02-09-2017, 05:12 PM) -- Saab 9-5 2.3.. Even the lpt (185bhp) can be mapped to 280 and 420nm torque for little money (td04 turbo and 80 ...
Seb_Ryan The Couch 23 8,536 02-09-2017, 05:58 PM
    Thread: Whats happened to all the cheap cars!!
Post: RE: Whats happened to all the cheap cars!!

Saab 9-5 2.3.. Even the lpt (185bhp) can be mapped to 280 and 420nm torque for little money (td04 turbo and 80 quid remap) mine owes me about 500 quid.. Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 23 8,536 02-09-2017, 05:12 PM
    Thread: XUD powered kit car
Post: RE: XUD powered kit car

Did you stop at firking point near balloch? Always do for photos on way to loch lomond lol Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan XUD Section 234 97,724 29-08-2017, 06:22 AM
    Thread: For the dog lovers...
Post: RE: For the dog lovers...

£30 sent.. Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 7 2,502 26-06-2017, 10:26 PM
    Thread: 306 Spoiler wanted
Post: RE: 306 Spoiler wanted

Just fyi your other thread was moved because it was in the wrong section.. So this one will be deleted id expect, no need for 2 lol Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan Interior, Exterior, ICE 1 1,067 10-06-2017, 05:28 PM
    Thread: Rear washer jet
Post: RE: Rear washer jet

Sezzy Wrote: (09-06-2017, 06:32 PM) -- Thanks just like I said, it might not be the actual motor I need. Hence my message on here trying to find out -- Will be easier to just change the whole thing t...
Seb_Ryan Interior, Exterior, ICE 8 2,502 09-06-2017, 07:08 PM
    Thread: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Post: RE: Vivaro camper Van conversion

Cables always seize on these.. And the lockers are a pain in the arse! Checked by jack etc? Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan Projects 248 81,698 09-06-2017, 12:20 PM
    Thread: Massive oil leak
Post: RE: Massive oil leak

Sounds like the turbo oil return to me Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan XUD Section 8 3,340 05-06-2017, 09:16 AM
    Thread: HDI 1.6 non starter, xsara picasso anyone?
Post: RE: HDI 1.6 non starter, xsara picasso anyone?

Sometimes hand priming isnt enough they can be proper tw@ts IF the fuel has drain back or filter changed.. We use a BIG syringe in work that will suck up over a litre.. Fuel pipe back on and they go. ...
Seb_Ryan DW10 HDi section 6 1,623 22-05-2017, 10:38 PM
    Thread: Hissing Noise From Break Pedal
Post: RE: Hissing Noise From Break Pedal

TommiePuglet Wrote: (28-04-2017, 07:38 AM) -- Poodle Wrote: (28-04-2017, 06:08 AM) -- It'll be the servo leaking, is it definitely coming from the passenger compartment side of the bulkhead? --  Cl...
Seb_Ryan Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 7 2,698 28-04-2017, 08:13 PM
    Thread: 1.4 making weird noises
Post: RE: 1.4 making weird noises

Im gonna say the diff is on its way out.. Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan TU Petrol Engines 4 4,412 06-04-2017, 10:06 PM
    Thread: Another what car theead.
Post: RE: Another what car theead.

Saabs arent hard to get parts for at all.. Can still get o.e stuff from orio, neobros, saabits etc Value for money you cant argue with Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 19 2,175 04-04-2017, 09:54 PM
    Thread: Another what car theead.
Post: RE: Another what car theead.

Saab 9-5 aero? 80 quid sees it pushing nearly 300bhp.. My lpt(185 standard) cost me 220 quid, waiting on ecu coming back and got the turbo waiting to go on. Just look at them in crashes.. One guy on t...
Seb_Ryan The Couch 19 2,175 04-04-2017, 06:32 PM
    Thread: VNT turbo squeal (GT2260V)
Post: RE: VNT turbo squeal (GT2260V)

Same turbo as on my alfa 156 2.4.. Changed it twice. Made hissing/screeching noises when hitting full boost for a few weeks then as soon as it started spooling.. Changed them then and always found int...
Seb_Ryan Technical 16 6,203 20-03-2017, 10:56 PM
    Thread: Super cheap tool set link
Post: RE: Super cheap tool set link

Euro carparts gave us one very very similar around xmas time.. Great for the money.. As in free lol i dont think itll take much abuse hasnt been used at all lol Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 33 4,500 20-03-2017, 10:54 PM
    Thread: What car; towing
Post: RE: What car; towing

Mondeo, vectra, saabs etc can tow 1800kg.. Cheaper running aswell? Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 26 5,245 19-03-2017, 07:25 PM
    Thread: sunroof front drain tubes
Post: RE: sunroo front drain tubes

As above.. Bit of silicone under ariel base and it sorted it Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan Interior, Exterior, ICE 13 2,413 11-03-2017, 11:00 PM
    Thread: fridays here again !!!
Post: RE: fridays here again !!!

Got married earlier, get pissed tonight recover the rest of the weekend lol Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 9 1,690 03-03-2017, 06:50 PM
    Thread: St tdci 155 engine
Post: RE: St tdci 155 engine

Iirc they can only go to 185 ish? Dont seem to be as bad as the 2.0 with injectors etc but noisy engines tbh lol Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk
Seb_Ryan The Couch 6 1,597 25-02-2017, 12:59 PM
    Thread: 106 1.5D CV Joint Replacment
Post: RE: 106 1.5D CV Joint Replacment

daddyfixit Wrote: (05-02-2017, 08:30 PM) -- welshpug Wrote: (05-02-2017, 01:14 PM) -- indeed they are not replaceable, you must buy a whole shaft or gamble that cleaning and regreasing with a new bo...
Seb_Ryan Technical 3 1,826 06-02-2017, 10:51 PM