SAAB 9-3 Cabrio 2, 0 t 240hp 2008 model

STATHIS

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2008 SAAB 9-3
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Hello.I have a very difficult question about my car. My car has a 2.0t gasoline engine and in my country I have now and every year to pay a lot of taxes because it has a big engine. So I m wondering if I can change it from 2.0t gasoline to 1.9 ttid diesel engine. And if this is possible can you tell me what exactly parts should I buy?(I can't sell the car because I m still paying for it)

thank you

stathis

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 2:22 AM

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RIVERMIKERAT

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LOL. That's a tiny engine in America. Our reference doesn't show a Tdi option for that make and model, so we couldn't tell you if the diesel would bolt straight in. I would ask the local Saab dealer.

You would need basically everything. Engine. Transmission. Motor mounts. Transmission mounts. Computer. Sensors. Completely cleaned out fuel tank and lines.

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 6:49 AM

STATHIS

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Lol. You see in my country I ll have to pay at least 1500euros every year for having this (huge) engine to taxes. So I haven't another option. Please ask and tell me if you can.

Thank you very much

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 10:40 AM

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I'd like to, but the problem is the diesel engine you mention isn't available here, so the dealerships here I've spoken with have no idea. One dealer guy went out on a limb, and said that he highly doubted it because of the major differences between the two types of engines.

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 7:08 PM

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