Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:03:14 GMT From: "M PLUMLEE" <eplumleenopsamouth.rr.com> Subject: Re: Engine / Tranny Replacements for 1988 8 valve 900
go keith! "KeithG" <noonenopsaml.com> wrote in message news:u5rV6.52342$V5.2411519nopsamoon.columbus.rr.com... > Like the other response, I would like to know the problems you are having. > If it is the transmission only, it would be better to replace it only. > Ericsson has rebuilt units and come well recommended. Other parts to replace > 'while you are there': oil pump o-ring, front and rear main seals, valve > cover gasket, make sure a NEW shift shaft seal and boot is installed, reboot > and grease the inner drivers of the half shafts. Inspect and maybe replace: > harmonic damper pulley, clutch (if so, rebuild, with new seals, the slave > cylinder, replace throwout bearing and pilot bearing). While the engine is > out, inspect the timing chain for stretch and ensure that a late model chain > tensioner is being used. Where are you located? If the body is on good > shape, it is a good idea as the car will last a long while longer. If indeed > the engine is dead, I would suggest staying with whatever came in it. 8V. > The fuel injection systems are much different and unless you enjoy the > project, it is a bit more work, though a 16V engine can run with 8V fuel > injection and there is information available to assist in this project. Let > us know. > > KeithG > "eichler" <eichdsgnnopsam.com> wrote in message > news:3b26366d$0$88183$1dc6e903nopsam.corecomm.net... > > I might need to replace the engine & trans on my kid's 1988 900 8 valve > > with a 5 speed. > > What experiences do others have? > > I have removed / rebuilt other engines before, the work looks like a pain > > in the ass but does not seem to be that hard > > I no nothing of the SAAB options, so here goes. > > - I assume SAAB has some type of "crate" exchange system? > > - Do I have other motor / trans systems available, either the 16 valve > > or the turbo? (I assume there are other parts I will be replacing if I > > change motors.) > > - Are there aftermarket suppliers that offer complete motor / trans > systems? > > - Are there better shops that could rebuild the motor & trans, as > > opposed to replaceing the unit as a whole? > > - I assume that if I stay with the 8 valve that I will be replacing > > some other parts - motor mounts, inner cv joints & boots (110 k miles), > > hoses, belts, ... What else should I expect? > > > > - What am I forgetting? Is this job too much a pain or just not worth > > the bucks ? > > > > Thanks > > > > eichler > >
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