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12/07/07  Removed 9000 for sale stuff.  New page on replacing the 9-5 ignition key battery.

08/16/07  Notification that the '94 Aero was sold.  Links to original "for sale" pages deleted

08/03/07  Tweaks to 9-5 slow gas fill write-up
          Added link to TSN 9-5 BBS on links page

7/28/07   9-5 section added
          More info added on 9000 Aero for sale

7/27/07   More pictures added to info on sale of '94 aero

7/23/07   More pictures added to info on sale of '94 aero

7/20/07   Minor updates to info on sale of '94 aero

7/10/07   Posted info on sale of '94 aero

04/28/07  Updated and corrected manual transmission chart and text

12/16/06  Removed ad for front brakes for sale - brakes have been sold.

11/24/06  Updated thermostat replacement page
          Updated Model Evolution page (special thanks to Ari Novis)

09/07/06  Added a picture of the belt routing to the serpentine belt/idler pulley page

09/06/06  Completely revamped the serpentine belt/idler pulley page; added pictures
          Touched up the CV joint boot page just a bit

08/20/06  Deleted several inactive links form the Links & Info pages
          Added rant about aftermarket CV boots on CV boot page.  
          Also highlighted some text items on that page.

07/25/06  Repaired broken links in AC discussion section.  THANKS to Matthew Willard for the heads up

07/02/06  Updated serpentine belt replacement page and added idler pulley link
          Updated cross-member and cross-member details pages (THANKS to Richard Chang)
          Updated front brake pad replacement page
          Updated idler pulley/serpentine belt page

11/15/05  Added radiator R&R procedure

07/08/05* Updated blower motor replacement procedure

06/22/05* Added fuel leak checks to fumes page

04/20/05* Corrected all fonts to Arial New
          Corrected all page names
          Site-wide checks; minor additions; general corrections

02/21/05* Added to the transmission snap ring failure symptoms on
          the 5-speed changes page
          Corrected return link on sideshow page 
          Corrected e-mail address on model evolution page
          Renamed syncro.htm page to synchro_failures.htm
          Minor text corrections and link To Erikkson industries added to
          synchro failures page
          Various minor changes to various pages.   
      

11/16/04* Restructured the CV boot replacement page with an improved procedure
          Modified blower controller transistor replacement page to
          differentiate between older and newer cars.
          Updated false bulkhead removal page for older vs. newer models.

        * items did not get posted until 07/15 due to provider problems

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06/12/04  Cosmetic; font changes to Courier New in  places that retained Times New Roman.
          Repairs index and individual Repairs pages done.

04/21/04  Updated the blower motor replacement section - more details, and differences for 
          93 and  later models.

04/17/04  Updated section on power steering fluid replacement

03/30/04 to 4/14/04   
          Tried to resurrect it from the trash.  MAN!, this thing was fouled up!

03/21/04  Temporary links and text installed to patch navigation problems.

03/15/05  Partially repaired problem of pictures not being displayed
              (long process - about one third complete)
          Fixed link and e-mail for 91 parts availability
          Changes to Trouble-spot chart - added TCS; upgraded $ amounts
          Lots of changes to text on many "Buying" pages
          Still cleaning up the font change

02/14/04  Fixed the picture layout on the turbo hose page
           Changed page background to eliminate the digital 101011010 theme (more readable)
          Changed font from Times New Roman to Courier New (more readable)

02/07/04  Added note about 91 T being parted out

07/25/03  Added front brake pad replacement page

07/17/03  Added clutch master cylinder replacement page
          Added clutch hydraulic line replacement page
          Updated/rewrote clucth bleed page
          Updated Barr's Leak link
          Updated rear main seal notes (excellent notes from Bernie Wassertzug)
          Changed failure chart page - removed water pump and steering rack/pump as common failure items
          added 91/92 balance chain sprocket as a common failure item

02/14/03  Updated manual transmission history chart
          Added 5-speed synchronizer reassembly page
          Added 5-speed - disassembly/reassembly page

02/06/03  Added section on 5-speed synchronizer reassembly.

10/21/02  Minor Home page format changes; added theory/practice quote.

10/19/02  Added more pictures to seat heater repair page; edited slightly and made additions for later models.

10/16/02  Very minor updates to SRS, sway bar and instrument cluster pages.

10/13/02  Minor corrections to stuff that was posted on 10/12/02

10/12/02  Updated instrument cluster removal section with pictures.
          New section on installing SAS performance sway bars
          New section on fixing the SRS light

09/16/02  Added section on turbocharger replacement
                 Replaced 91 9KT pic with 94 Aero pic

09/09/02  Finally able to publish with Front Page again
          Note on Home page about "new" dotcom site
           Added info on how NOT to buy a rebuilt turbocharger

07/30/02  Added synchros and clutch to trouble chart.
          Added A1turbos.com to rebuilt turbocharger page

07/18/02  Corrected bad link from fuel troubleshooting page  to AIC explanation page.
          Condensed instructions on the Search page to make search results more visible.

07/17/02  Return of the hit counter. 

07/07/02  Page names corrected (for better search results)
          Search help simplified and clarified
          Added some items to the FAQ page

07/06/02  Added search capability.
          Added several new items to the FAQ page.

07/03/02  Gave up on the hit counter ... it just wouldn't work right.  Roughly 58000 hits as of this date.

06/30/02      Birth of Quasimotors.com
                    Switched from http://quasimotors.gar.net to http://www.quasimotors.com.
                    Massive file cleanup to eliminate unlinked pages 
                    Changed Navigation properties to get it to work on the new provider's server                     (freehostingweb.com).
                    Minor content changes, mostly on the Clutch Replacement page.

06/24/02      Added alternator brush/regulator write-up
              Added page on bypassing the connector for the fuel injector circuit.  
              Although this is a bit radical, someone thought I should add it.

05/10/02       Fixed links to pictures on balance chain page

05/09/02       Updated genuine Saab manuals section on the Links and Info page
               Added rebuilt AC compressor sources (links from AC discussion, Repairs and Links and                Info pages)

04/28/02       Minor change to cruise control page, saying to make sure the brake light bulbs are operational
                     Updated the page on manual transmission oil to reflect my use of Amsoil Series 2000 synthetic

04/25/02        Polished the manual transmission history chart page

04/23/02        Minor revisions to maintenance schedule and trouble chart

04/18/02        Added manual transmission history chart, based on wonderful info from Stephen and Zeke

04/17/02        Added pictures to Robert Kaplan's balance chain write-up and did some editing (mostly minor format stuff, such as bullet points)

03/30/02        Reset the hit counter to include hits totaled before re-post

03/26/02        Added cruise control write-up to the Troubleshooting page
                      Added a link to a 900 site on the Links and Info page

03/22/02        Restored the animated page header (pure glitz)

03/21/02        Completely reposted the entire site to recover from virus attacks.  
                      Restored the animated master page links (glitz).
                      Hit counter got reset (around 45000 hits at reset time).

03/17/02        Changed some of the Procedures and Links & Info sub-pages to include the master navigation buttons.
                      Corrected Back links on Used Parts and Aftermarket/performance sub-pages.  
                      Put Interior Repairs on its own page.

03/07/02        Fixed bad link to the "screwup checklist" on the clutch replacement page.

03/02/02        Minor adjustments: Increased font size of minor items on Home page from 8 point to 10 point.
                      Corrected bad link to picture on Balance Chain/Gear Replacement page.
                      Removed link to picture in "Tilt seat back and disconnect the two connectors" section (because
                      I couldn't fine the dang picture!).

02/26/02        Added  Balance Chain/Gear Replacement write-up (THANKS to Robert Kaplan).

01/16/02        Added link to UK model evolution on general model evolution page.

01/08/02        Corrected the link to Haynes UK.

12/27/01        Added note to heated seat repair page to pay attention to the location of the thermister.

12/19/01        Updated transistor sources for blower motor controller repair.  Corrected link to screwup checklist
                       in the clutch repair section.

11/21/01        Expanded the simplified fuel injection diagram.  
                      Minor corrections/expansions to fuel injection and ignition troubleshooting pages.

11/05/01        Added some tips to the heater core/blower motor replacement page; thanks to Shahn Kariger for 
                      the excellent feedback.  Also added three pix that he sent.  

10/10/01        Updated turbo bypass valve page.
                      Updated Bar's Leaks Web site link.

10/07/01        Clarified installation of the turbo bypass valve.  Mine is installed correctly, as shown in the picture.

08/24/01        Cleaned up links (deleted old maintenance schedule, pointed links to latest).
                      Other minor corrections, mostly to text on maintenance and motor mount pages.
                      Torque rod bushing page updated.

08/18/01        Updated motor mount replacement notes with pictures and new mount modification info.
                      Very minor mods to A.C. discussion section.

07/07/01        Clutch replacement procedure added
                      Updated clutch bleed procedure with pics and latest tips.

06/04/01        Updated blower controller write-up with pictures.

06/03/2001    Updated link to Bob Alimi's Aero page
                      Updated blower motor replacement procedure, added pictures.

03/10/2001   Part numbers for genuine Saab service manuals and where to get them 

02/26/2001  Added pictures to thermostat replacement procedure

02/15/2001  Added pictures to Valentine 1 radar detector installation

02/05/2001  Upgrade maintenance schedule to the new, simplified version.

01/01/2001  Added a carriage return between conjoined links on the Troubleshooting links page
                    Fixed placement of lower picture on 5-speed shift coupler page
                    Added some detail and refinements to DI and fuel injection circuit description.
                    Added page on clock light bulb replacement
                    Added a page on the BPC valve
                    Added a page on thermostat replacement
                    Reinstalled the missing glitz features

7/29/00        Patched links to master pages (temporary fix)
                    Added TCS on/off switch write-up (THANKS to Ari)
                          Added link to Saabstuff and The Saab Site    

7/25/00        Revamped layout of the Links page, added some new links
                    Updated New Links page (and changed the name of the link)
                    
6/20/00        Added pic of serpentine belt tensioner retaining tool
                    Added pic of cooling fan low speed resistor
                    Added section on cooling system backflush tee installation

6/19/00        Updated AC evaporator drains write-up with pictures

6/13/00        Fixed improper link for Wastegate Rod Adjustments, from Repairs section

6/4/2000      Added ACC air mix valve control rod ops check and pictures to Troubleshooting page

5/23/2000    Added pix of cracked CV boots (link from Troubleshooting page). Here's one    Here's another
                    Added section on 5-speed shifter coupler (Procedures/Repairs/5-speed shifter coupler replacement)
                    Added page on a nifty all-purpose screwdriver (Procedures/Bright ideas/Tool ideas)

5/22/2000    Added section on CV boot replacement  (Procedures/Repairs-Disassembly/CV boot replacement)

5/15/2000    Added section on making the rear seats stow flat (Procedures/Bright Ideas/Seatback hold-downs)
                                    But the more astute owners will know that Saab took care of this (!), so this link now shows the standard stuff

5/01/2000    Reversed the order of this update page, to make latest updates easier to see
                    Improved CV joint boot inspection.
                    Corrected procedure for opening the fuel injection ECU box 
                        (less work required than previously thought)
                    Added pictures for D.I. trigger signals
                    Added pictures for seat removal

4/12/2000    Critical Systems page added to Procedures page
                        DI/APC ECU section added to Critical Systems page
                        Fuel Injection ECU section added to Critical Systems page
                    F.I. troubleshooting moved to Critical Systems page

4/6/2000    Major update, including a layout change
                      TSN link moved to Links and Info page
                      Pictures link heading replaces TSN link heading
                      Pictures added for vacuum hoses
                      Pictures added for motor mounts, pulleys and crank pulley marks
                      Page/picture added on windshield washer check valve
                      Page/pictures added on wastegate adjustment
                      Page added for radio code
                      Pictures added for cooling fan relays and switch

3/3/2000    Nothing meaningful; just trying to reset the hit counter (lost first 2800 hits)

2/10/2000  Reduced spark plug change interval.  
                  Updated and expanded Keys to Success list.  
                  Added to clutch master cylinder write-up (link from FAQ page). 

1/12/2000  Crank pulley/harmonic balancer page added
                        (referenced from the Repairs/Disassembly section of the Procedures page)
                  Minor changes to maintenance checklist

1/10/2000  Minor corrections.

1/5/2000    Clutch bleed update.
                  Moved "De-rattle-ing the dash" link to the Repairs page

12/16/99    Additions/modifications to 5-speed oil discussion (in the Q&A/Panic Points section)

12/22/99    Added radio bulb replacement pages

12/19/99      Added this History page
                    Added page on changing seat heater switch bulbs
                    Moved Interior Operations onto the Repairs page
                    Link added to Luke Tintellier's great TLA page (from my puny TLA page)

Circa 12/1/99    Added Q&A Page
                         Moved "Model Evolution" page to "Buying a New One" page

Circa 9/99    Initial release

6/24/99        Struck the first page