Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 21:45:04 -0100 From: "G.Velema" <NOSPAMgvelemanopsamr.nl.net> Subject: Re: Cracked sump on a '95 900; Is there anything I can do short of replacing it....
MJ Rabin wrote: > > Hello, > >... My question is, is there anyway I don't have to > go to the expense and bother of replacing the sump with a brand new one, ... You could also try to find another one from a salvation yard. In the UK SAAB owners Club (SOC) there are always several used parts suppliers ads. > > ...there anyway to repair the sump without replacing it... > It is possible to weld (and solder) aluminium but you will have to find a specialised welders workshop. The sump is probably made of some alloy, I am not sure if that can be welded. You will have to take it off the car in any case. You could also try to patch it with 2 component 'liquid steel' but that will probably come off sooner or later. MH ('78 95 '79 96)