Thanks so much Cory!!! This fix just saved us a ton of money. We just finished and I wanted to add a few things. First we watched another video to see exactly where the 2 spring washers should fit in. We also watched a video on just taking the RAM apart...we needed to brace and hammer it out. Took a lot more force then yours did but it eventually came out. We had lost quite a lot of hydraulic fluid so when we first tested it, it still wasn't working. Watched another video on filling the fluid. We filled, put the top up and down 3 times to get rid of air and then filled to max again and put the trunk back together. Going up and down perfectly now!!!

Thank you my friend. My PEUGEOT 307 CC has the same (disease) history and they have the same hydraulic cylinders, only without sensors. I think they are produced by the same manufacturer for all car manufacturers. Thank you again.

@coreysgarage6389

23 күн бұрын

Awesome, hope this helps.

Great DIY repair on the cheap! Well done Corey and thank you for sharing.

Great video! I will do on my Peugeot 307 cc, it seems has the same hidraulic that is loosing oil from the top.

Right that's the demo done. Practical starts in the morning for me. Very helpful. Thank you from GB

What a fantastic video. Those cylinders are used in many cars. Same in Chrysler Crossfire. I have the same problem leaking and now I can repair it

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, good luck!

And yes this video did help so much and it's the only video on KZread I was able to find, due to the kind of hydraulic cylinder that mercedes uses as well

Just did the same on my 2004 ARC! Thank you & Scott's video now it's fixed...Old O-ring is so brittle it fell apart in my hand.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, glad the videos helped.

Wish this was up three years ago! Thanks for this. I sort of figured it out at the time with some older videos, and bought two remanufactured cylinders for $400.00. It was still a bargain considering the old SAAB specialist place near me wanted $3,600 for this job!!!!!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it helps out others.

DUDE!!!! YOU ROCK!!! I did this and my 06, ARC TOP....WORKS!!!! Thank you.

@coreysgarage6389

11 ай бұрын

Excellent, glad I could help!

Thanks for the video!! Going to try it soon!! Hope it will work!!

Great video, I just did it. It took me longer then 30 min and I still have to put the rear spring washer in. I couldn’t get enough light on it to see. Rain and I’m in the garage. Day light is helpful for this project.

Dude you are awesome! You just saved me a ton of money! Best wishes to you and yours. Again awesome!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you saved some money!

Great video, brother! My car is identical to yours and I think I will give this a try. I pulled an extra set of (also leaking) cylinders out of a wrecked 9-3 so I don't have much to lose.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, it worked perfectly for me.

Joining the appraisal for Corey. 2004 Aero front ram cylinder leak caused by broken O-ring fixed in two hours. Most of that spent on other than fixing the cylinder… Would have never even imagined to try without this vid!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, glad you were able to fix it!

@esa-pekkanykanen4782

2 жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 yeah, pity I couldn’t film it - removing and assembling the front ramlock mechanism back in place involves few tricks…

Great Video! thinking of buying one of these Saab Convertibles as my retirement toy.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

There not bad cars but there are things to be aware of.

Thanks for the mention to my shop channel Aroostook auto glass. KZread lost the first part of my 2 part series on doing this.

@coreysgarage6389

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, I only knew I could do this because of what you showed. There is like zero information out there about how to do this and I wanted to make sure I gave you the credit while also showing people the rest of the steps that you had lost.

Great repair!

This is a perfect video also for Peugeot 307CC actuators - exactly same way to open them, almost identical design.

@coreysgarage6389

9 ай бұрын

Good info!

I absolutely love the videos explaining to people how easy it is to do things themselves on just about any car. I will be re-oringing all 7 of my Mercedes W209 CLK320 hydraulic cylinders thus saving over $1,200. Just hope the wife approves me buying the $3.27 worth of O-rings. Thanx again!!!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I usually try to provide value in my videos.

@humphreypang5147

2 жыл бұрын

Did you rebuilt your W209 hydraulic cylinders with this method?

Thanks mate you saved me a small fortune.

@coreysgarage6389

9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Greetings from Australia dude 🇦🇺 you little beauty! Was going to fork out the thousands needed in the repairs but now the dealer can go and shove it..... haha thanks for a wicked video bro imma smash this repair out myself!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope it works for you as well as it did for me.

Great vid - thanks, gonna give it a try in the morning!

A very helpful video.

Thanks for the great video, I'll give it a go

GOOD JOB SHOWING THAT INFO

@coreysgarage6389

13 күн бұрын

Thank you

Great job great video my is👍 leaking on the same side thanks a lot for letting me know how to do this

Gonna like this one even though i haven't got a vert :)

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video and thanks for sharing it. Enjoy the pool :-) Saabic Greetings from Berlin, Germany

@coreysgarage6389

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Corey. I had a double failure last week. 3 days later all is operating again as it should for under 3 dollars of o-rings.

@coreysgarage6389

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad you were able to fix it.

Great video man

@coreysgarage6389

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Nice job, Corey!

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jessedenham19

Жыл бұрын

I fixed both sides in about an hour. I had been pulling it manually for almost 2 years

Great video I have the same problem and will do the same I won't spend 200 to 500 dollars on the cilinders thanks men

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, worked great for me.

Thank you For The type it work Perfectly but the system is all mixte up it doesn’t open and close properly thank you for your help

¡Gracias!

Gracias me sirvio mucho.

Σ ευχαριστώ.το ιδιο προβλημα εχω με το σααβ Φαίνεται δυσκολο.θα το στείλω σε συνεργείο.

Drilling the dimple is the easiest way to release the plug.

Corey- I am by profession a photographer and clearly not a Saab mechanic but after watching your video I’m pretty confident I can do this except for one thing… “Random “O” rings”? Any idea fir a starting point for such?

Gracias, este sistema es válido para cilindro hidráulico Peugeot 307cc y Peugeot en general, mil gracias.

Hi, 9 months later any leaks/problems? I just followed your video to fix both pistons and it’s working great!!!

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I sold the car so I am not sure if it's still holding up but I didn't have any issues for a month or so before I sold it. Glad the fix worked for you!

Hello what model of Dremel tool is that? And what speed setting did you you use? Many thanks 🙏

Can i ask what cylinder that is please, there should be a ref number on the housing. Also what size oring did you use thanks

I need to fix my 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder H.C. thank you! I have an idea of the task ahead of me! Them Vato's(guys) at Mitsubishi don't know what to do or what they are doing I have to do everything myself!

I bought my 2004 'vert with a reciept in the glove box for $4500 for rebuilding all of the rams. Now it leaks again. Not much though. My question is : "Are the rams you replaced the ones that control the tonneau cover? Mine usually stops just short of flush with the top down, and a TECH 2 shows one of those leaking. DId yours have the same symptom?

Thanks for the vid Corey. Seems a little scary to just have an o-ring between you and a mess in the car, but better than the other expensive options. On another note, how do you bleed the pistons as there is now air in the chamber?

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

The system bleeds itself by using it and the Oring was there from the factor, you are just replacing it.

Thank you for this great video! I have the 1st bow cylinder leaking on my '2004 and I had no clue on now to disassemble it. But now things will move! I also consider that in theory some leaks may be caused by the overpressure caused by jam of the returning hydraulic line or the valve.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I hope the video helps you out! I was surprised that the repair, while maybe not totally correct worked so well.

Nothing gives me more confidence for DIY than a guy who can do the job on a pool break. Maybe a stupid question, but there wouldn't be some kind of sealant that dries hard enough to restore necessary hydraulic pressure in that cylinder?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

I highly doubt any sealants would work.

Great video. Do you know if 2002 Model cylinders can be repaired in the same way?

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but I think they are different.

Hi, do you remember size of this o/ring?

Thank You for the video. It happened to me and now it will be easier for me to fix it ;) Did they ever leaked because of that part You cut off?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

Never leaked for as long as I owned it but that was only a couple months.

Corey - I changed the cylinders as shown in your video and all has been well for years. Recently I was opening the top and as it was retracting fluid started running out of the folding joint of the top (over the front and rear passenger side windows). Does this sound like it's the passenger side hydraulic line rather than the front cylinder? I've read that when the front cylinder goes the fluid ends up on the passenger's lap, not from the side of the top. All fabric on the inside of the headliner is dry. Thanks for any insight.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

That does sound like a line rather than a cylinder. I hope you get it figured out, good luck!

Hello, I think I am ready to tackle this job on my 06 Aero. You answered my question on how to get the top in the position you have it in the video and of course I will have to make sure I have plenty of fluid in the reservoir. Once the top is down will I be able to see which cylinder is leaking? I was having someone help me with the job but I guess they are too busy at the moment so I will be the job on my own.

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

Yes you will be able to see which cylinder is leaking, good luck!

@hogansmith7589

Жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 do you by chance live in the Northeastern part of US?

Do you have any advice on taking out the cylinders above the soft-top's pivot point? My cylinders in this video aren't leaking, but I can see its the exact same issue for the cylinders close by - just hard to get them out

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have to pull those so unfortunately I don’t have any experience with them. Sorry

My o ring is ripped so I can’t tell if it should be big and a bit lose or tigh on the plunger. Any idea what size the ring is.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Use one that fits snug to the plunger and the cylinder

How do you refill with oil, I've lost loads when mine leaked out? Cheers for sharing the info

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

There is a reservoir in the trunk you need to refill.

What are the dimensions of the o-ring?

Hi, do you know if same repair can be done also on older 93 from 1999 to 2003 at home?

@TM-bk3ij

2 жыл бұрын

It's done a bit differently I'm afraid. I have a '99 and am researching it for myself.

Nice job ! I will do this next week end. Do you have a reference for the oring or a standard one will fit ? thanks !

@coreysgarage6389

2 күн бұрын

@@francoislaurentTrollet I just used one that fit from a kit of different sizes.

@francoislaurentTrollet

Күн бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 super ! Thanks Corey !

with the leaking cylinder were you able to lower the top to where you had it automatically or did you have manually lower the top?

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I was able to operate the top by keeping the reservoir full.

I have no problem with my hydraulics as far I know. A few weeks ago I hit some bad potholes and speed bumps and got a SID message about open/close top before driving and then I was stuck in manual operation only. I would go into manual mode and if I open it up partway I can then use my dash button to open or close. Immediately it would work as normal but after sitting it would not. Still trying to figure it out.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar issue where I would have to move one of the trunk levers just the smallest amount into manual mode, then it would work fine. In my case I suspect there was a small air pocket and it eventually worked itself out. I would look at all the limit switches to make sure something didn’t move. Good luck!

@abdomination

Жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 I was low on fluid and after I topped off we are supposed to open and close consecutively at least 5 times. That solved it.

My main cylinder started to leak, that's the one that raises and lowers the soft top into it's compartiment... It leaks over the top right at the moving part, since there is no hole where the pin fits, if I cut around the cylinder it will pop out for sure... any input of how to hold it together??

@ismaelgallego4492

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get to do it? I have the same problem...

@eltiopescadilla

2 жыл бұрын

@@ismaelgallego4492 I had to replace the cylinder, but I guess you can rebuild it

your car is the second generation Saab 9-3. do you have a similar video for a hydraulic cylinder from a first generation Saab 9-3? thanks

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t, I haven’t worked on one of those systems and I’m not sure if it’s similar.

Hi Corey, seeing you do it seems like child's play! WoW! One question, you cut the cylinder at the base with a tool, but then doesn't that piece you removed have to be re-welded? Or is it not necessary because the pin guarantees the seal? Thank you very much

@coreysgarage6389

6 күн бұрын

@@massimofrancavilla9577 You basically cut off the crimp holding on the end cap, but like you said the pin actually holds it and the Oring seals it so you don’t need to re-crimp or weld it.

@massimofrancavilla9577

6 күн бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 😇excellent! The O'ring you put in the cap, what size is it? Do you also need to replace the small o'rings on the hydraulic oil delivery and return hoses?

@massimofrancavilla9577

6 күн бұрын

One last question, when you reconnect everything, is there a bleeding to remove the air and put pressure back into the hydraulic circuit?

@coreysgarage6389

6 күн бұрын

@@massimofrancavilla9577 It will self bleed by running the system back and forth and topping off the reservoir. Everyone asks about the size of the Oring and I honestly have no idea, I just used one that fit.it doesn’t hurt to change out all orings on things you remove but if they are in good shape you don’t have to.

great video, thank you for sharing,

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

I have also a 2005 Saab Convertible, an ARC, I wanna open the top manually but can't get to the release inside the backseat of the car, if you open the front does that expose them? or open the rear hatch? all of my fluid came out on the driver's side after the back tire towards the door...is that were the fluid tank sits as well...

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

The release is inside the trunk, there is a rod on each side you move first then hand crank. The tank is on the passenger side in the truck, you likely have a major leak on the drivers side piston or probably both. If you top off the tank you can probably operate the top and won’t have to do it manually.

@Evocati-Augusti

Жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 you mean top it off just to get it down to look at ?

@Evocati-Augusti

Жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 I guess ill find out what fluid it takes, I don't mind having to open it manually, maybe I'm just not getting in the right position in the back seats to release both side locks?

@Evocati-Augusti

Жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 the cover is brand new, I don't mind paying 200-300$ to have it fixed, and I heard of a hose swap?

My bad- I see the response below.

How did you know that that's what was wrong? Be ause my top won't go down, the classic " soft top failure" but the motor is making a humming noise. So I'm not sure what's wrong

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

Check the reservoir in the trunk, it’s probably empty. If you fill it then the top might work, then you can look to see if the pistons are leaking. You could also open it manually.

Hi,where was the roof stopping when trying to fold the roof , mine is getting stuck half way in the air

@coreysgarage6389

2 ай бұрын

Yes when it’s low on fluid that is one of the possibilities.

@slvs91

2 ай бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389mine wasn't low , no visible leak , i suspect a sensor but i don't know which sensor could cause it to stop halfway

Problem is there is extreme pressure on these rams and having only the pin holding the cap means that only the thin aluminum tube is supporting.

@coreysgarage6389

8 ай бұрын

It isn’t a problem

This is the second time I’ve watched your vid, and I’m really impressed with this solution. Makes total sense. Do you know if it works for the earlier model 93? Mine is a 1999. Thank you for sharing.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I’m really not sure if it works on the earlier models. Hopefully you can get it sorted out.

@G58

2 жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 Thank you. Mine is actually leaking from the plunger/piston seals though. I’m guessing that I could take the ram/cylinder apart in the same manner, but then I need to find the correct piston seals. The alternative is to find out if any other manufacturers used the same rams/cylinders on their roofs.

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

@@G58 There are companies that rebuild them as well

is the system the same with previous saab 93 model?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

No it’s different but I’m not sure what it would take to fix it.

After being forced to keep my convertible outside most of the winter due to having my broken fucking truck in my garage, I had a flood in the trunk of what I noticed after the fact of hydraulic fluid. I'm hoping it's cold related but if not I'm going to be doing this too.

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

Well if you do need to do this at least you know it isn’t terribly difficult or expensive.

Where do you refill the fluid?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

The reservoir and pump is in the trunk on the right side under a panel.

Can you get me the link where you buy the partc, Thank you.

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

What part? I don’t think I bought any parts for this repair, just an Oring.

@007videosbyfred

Жыл бұрын

You change the cylinder or you change only the rubber ring ?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

@@007videosbyfred I repair the cylinder with the oring

I did this and now im getting a message that top can only be opened manually.

What size "0" ring please

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know exactly, I had an assortment and just picked one that was the same.

What size O rings did you use?

@coreysgarage6389

10 ай бұрын

No idea, I just grabbed on the same size as the one I took out. You can buy an assortment pretty cheap.

How long have they lasted?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

No idea, I sold the car. But that will depend on the quality of the Oring used. There’s no reason they wouldn’t last as long as OEM unless the cylinders are damaged and harm the Oring.

@NeezyWest

Жыл бұрын

What size o rings did you use?

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

I had a set of different sizes and just picked one that looked about the same as the one I took off. You can buy sets really cheap.

What size O ring do you need?

@coreysgarage6389

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember, I had a set of different sizes and just picked one that looked right. You can get sets really cheap at places like Harbor Freight.

What size oring

@coreysgarage6389

3 жыл бұрын

I just matched it up with one I had in an assorted kit. You can buy a whole assortment really cheap.

@moorepain12

3 жыл бұрын

@@coreysgarage6389 ok thanks Imma give it a shot.

@coreysgarage6389

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, let me know how it works out!

doubt that is simple

@coreysgarage6389

Жыл бұрын

It actually isn’t bad at all.

@joeywelsh4464

Ай бұрын

It was this simple! But I wore shoes