OMG, fixed issue 1.

It was the power steering. The fluid was low, and thought it looked okay when I checked it. I replaced the hose clamp and refilled it. This problem is history.

Aside from smiling while being reminded of the joke about the penguin who broke down in the desert and got covered with ice cream

Tell me the joke... please

Also, I bet that was one happy seal you blew.

Thanks for the reply. I've installed several Saab 93 tops and think I can handle this car. I'll find out soon.

I found a good used canvas top for my car and it is blue, can it to dyed black? Just don't want to spend hundred's more for a new black canvas.

Dealer loved to really crank it on there. But, it's the rubber o-ring that makes the seal, tightening/overtightening the cannister doesn't make for a better seal.

You are so right! the last oil change was at the dealers.

I just returned from getting an oil change and 2 things happened..

1. The quick change place failed to get my oil filter (canister) off. They said it was "glued" to the car. I'm not really worried about this, I'll get it off or just buy another canister after i break it.

2. At this oil change ...

Thanks to all...

JRL... thats the second time I've heard do not flush tranny. Why not?

thx, I love honest straight forward answers.

Here is my 2002 C70 LT.