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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 02:04:07 -0400
From: "hippo" <johnhnospaml.net.au>
Subject: Re: converting conventional points ignition to hall-effect in c9


<PS. For those in the know, what are the most popular methods of replacing the seals which go between the rear light clusters and the body metalwork on a non-hatchback C900? The rear light clusters on my 1983 900S are on their last legs and are leaking significantly when it rains, letting water into the boot space.> Try a skinny bead of black silastic around the mount. You'll only need to take it off again if you smash a lens, 'cos you can do all the bulbs from inside the boot. <I also need to look at replacing all the door seals as they are leaking too (the left rear footwell gets very wet when it rains),> Make sure it's not water coming in from either the left rear wheelwell or a missing boot / rear floorpan grommet before you start replacing seals. Pull everything out of the boot after some rain (like now maybe?) and check. If there's 10cm of water sloshing round in there, it can come in under braking. I know ...! <also the internal door skins on the two front doors are looking quite sad.> Wreckers. Check the servo on the lhs of the nasty bend coming out of Katoomba on the way to Medlow Bath. He's had 99s and 900s in there on and off forever - worth a shot. Check Parramatta Peestige as well but be prepared to pay top dollar. May be a bit old for A-Twins. Also worth speaking to Greg at Continental Cars at Punchbowl (Citroen but used to wreck/repair Saabs & may still have parts). Motor trimmer or diy with masonite & a matching fabric are your other two choices. Not cheap options. <Are there any 3rd-party places (preferably in Australia!) that make seals/gaskets/etc. for light clusters, doors, windows, etc. on these cars?> Probably too small a volume to bother, but as a longshot, see if Savage Rubber are still in business and speak to someone there. Also worth speaking to Mildren's. They cleaned out heaps of ancient spares when they moved years back but you never know ... <Can a Saab dealer take care of all this on a C900?> Yes - if parts avail and you throw enough money at them. You joined the club a while ago didn't you? Try a classified with them. Cheers from the South Coast

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