How to convert a standard Saab 9-3 top mount to a heavy-duty version. Nowhere sells HD version, so DIY is the only option. Perfect accompaniment to a set of Bilsteins.
🎥 How to reset your Saab’s “time for service” message yourself: https://youtu.be/mORIbqE6mp0
This same top mount is used on a variety of vehicles and is therefore compatible with:
Saab 9-3 ‘03MY on all variants, Saab 9-3X ‘10MY on, Opel Vectra C ‘02.5 MY on, Opel Signum (Z03) ‘03.5MY to ‘09.5MY, Vauxhall Vectra C ‘01MY on, Vauxhall Signum (Z03) ‘04-’08MY, Fiat Croma II ‘05.5MY on, Cadillac BLS all, Mercedes Benz Actros ‘11MY on,
My personal choice of make for this part would be Meyle, part number 614 034 0017
Meyle is the only make to powder coat these top mounts for extra corossion protection https://amzn.to/2AHC3dr
Meyle online catalogue (language in top right corner): https://www.meyle.com/service-center/online-katalog/
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Tools and parts for this project:
Polytek PT Flex 85 (same as I used)
UK: https://amzn.to/2Y53MgP
(Copy the ASIN number to your local Amazon site search bar or search “casting rubber”)
Other stuff that may be of interest:
Pair 23 inch wiper blades:
https://bit.ly/93_wipers_03_07
https://bit.ly/93_wipers_08on
https://bit.ly/93_wiper_rear_wagon
Remote case & key:
http://bit.ly/Saab_Key_Case
Torx & E-socket set:
http://bit.ly/Torx_E_T_Set
Battery charger:
https://bit.ly/Charger_12V_6A
Dummy shark fin for your 9-3:
https://bit.ly/dummy_fin
Replacement badge set:
https://bit.ly/Saab_Badges
🎥 Saab 9-3 mirror cover & motor removal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tik6s2kRr4&t=39s
🎥 Saab 9-3 side mirror glass replacement
https://youtu.be/bEFaKQJV7vw
🎥 How to remove & replace the rear lights and bulbs on your Saab 9-3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrJyAlZMcMU
🎥 Why not explore my entire Saab 9-3 playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOaePmzqZNJ0gdSMQ5ihHdysTVF2otBoX
Learn more about looking after your car:
🎥 How to replace a CV [constant velocity] joint boot with a split kit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuEgTqUCBDI
🎥 Don’t let your fuel filter end up like this:
https://youtu.be/8aZLTbG993Y
🎥 Crank sensor failure is such a common issue. Learn to recognise the symptoms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKOqCS67xM&t=116s
Everyone should have a tyre pressure gauge in their glovebox:
http://bit.ly/Tyre_press_guage
http://bit.ly/Pressure_Gauge_2
I personally prefer a stirrup pump to a foot pump (I use the same one for my bikes and cars)
http://bit.ly/Tyre_stirrup_pump
If you’d like to learn about the science and engineering of cars:
Bosch Automotive Handbook:
https://amzn.to/39va9xA
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Thank you verry much, this was extremely helpfull
Cyd… Don't sugar coat it . .. your a legendary SAAB engineer huh
Great video cheers mate
How are these monts going few months later? I already bought some liquid rubber for my 9-3 aero.
What is actually inside these monts by design? They are made of two parts. Is there another bearing inside?
I'm replacing my entire suspension with bilstein b8s and eibach lowering springs. I have also bought some new lemforder top mounts which are marketed as suitable for upgraded suspension. This is going to be perhaps a silly question but do you think I should do your Poly upgrade? It's worth doing even on new top mounts?
Since I have had the car not only does it handle badly but it's got a lot of knocking. I'm replacing control arms, engine mounts and anything to do with suspension with new and anything that has bushes with poly bushes wherever I can.
Great video…thankyou.
Remember buying hks mounts for my mr2 turbo at £285….but this
Method will be just as effective.
I will definately be doing this.
Great video
Can top mounts make a knock same as say drop links etc.
Drops been changed and all bushes checked… No movement. I know they creek and click when going but can they knock. My Aero knocks every journey except first mile or two…. Only on 70k!? Worse when I have weight in the rear?
I have replaced (everything on both sides) wishbones, rear springs, front end links, rear roll bar bushings and rear upper control arm. Most of the sounds are gone, but I still have a cluni noise going over bumps. The sound only occurs once I am over and on the way down from the bump. Front springs looks fine. Can this be the issue for me?
Thank you incredible ideas yet again
❤️ thanks Cyd
Good video, I won’t attempt it myself though. I’ve got a reinforcing bar across the struts, does that do the same thing?
This is great my car has been making some noise now I hope this will cure the issue and make it a bit more enjoyable to drive