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10 Common SAAB 9-5 Problems
The first generation 9-5 was SAAB‘s flagship model when it was released in 1997 (as a ’98) in Europe, and 1998 (as a ’99) in the US. It was the successor to the SAAB 9000, which sold very well by SAAB standards, and production continued through 2009 when they released a new model under GM’s […]
Free Rusty, Stuck Bolts With Wurth Rost Off (Yes ROST Off) – Rust Penetrating Oil
It’s every mechanic’s fear. You’re under a car, getting ready to remove a bolt, and suddenly your wrench yields. You just rounded (or even worse, snapped) off a bolt. Your next couple hours will no longer be spent proceeding with your task, rather you will be cursing and struggling with trying to remove the fastener […]
Hit The Beach With Us For An Epic Car Show – THIS WEEKEND!
Every year in the York Fairgrounds in York Pennsylvania, a huge Volkswagen Audi Group themed show known as VAG Fair goes on. This year, an east coast venue has been added for the spring, and it’s this weekend! As it turns out, the VW scene is all about the shows. We’ve already been to a […]
The Battle for Parts and Minds
Two elderly gentlemen, who once earned a successful living in the automotive business are having dinner in a private club in London. At one point, the American, a retired aftermarket parts supplier chides his British host, a retired head of a British luxury car firm, on the price he demanded for his parts: “Wish we […]
eEuro Hits The 2015 New England Dustoff
Rub a Dub Dub is an aging bit of VW scene slang that earned a double meaning at the 2015 New England Dustoff, when showers washed across the show for nearly the entire day. We had been watching the forecast for about a week prior, and prepared for the worst when it came to the […]
Toxic Chemicals in Automotive Fluids and Why Recycling these Substances is a Must?
Cars are often viewed as complex machines full of moving mechanical parts and crazy tight tolerances. However, we often overlook that fluids also play a major role in these complex mechanical systems. Unfortunately, all of these fluids are full of toxic chemicals. Flushing them into your local sewage does irreparable damage to the environment, and […]
Really Big Show, Really Big – eEuroparts Sponsors Saabs@Carlisle
From accounts both told and experienced, we have come to the solid conclusion that car guys (and gals) just appreciate car shows. It’s the perfect opportunity to absorb oneself in the culture, as well as representing you hard work and appreciating others. Speaking as eEuroparts, this rings especially true due to SAAB being our age […]
Getting Ready For The Big One – SAABs @ Carlisle 2015 is This Week!
May 15-17, Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Picture a huge open field as far as the eye can see. Scatter a few miscellaneous pole barns in it, and a grandstand. Now take thousands of the most impressive Import and Kit cars in the country and you have an approximation of what it’s like to attend the Carlisle […]
BMW 3 Series E46 – Common Problems, What to Look Out for, and More!
When BMW E46 was first announced in 1997, many were wondering if it would be good enough to fill the shoes left behind by the E36. After only a few years of service, it has become apparent that the E46 was the next big classic from the 3 Series. Now that these cars are slowly […]
BMW E36 M50 Valve Cover Gasket Troubleshooting and Repair
Valve cover gasket failure isn’t the end of the world. It’d definitely not as bad as head gasket failure. However, once it goes, you need to replace it. Speaking of which, we’ll go over the E36 valve cover gasket replacement process for the M50 engine in this guide. On top of showing you how to […]
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