Date: 16 Nov 2004 17:33:12 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Gearbox replacement / clutch tool
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 18:13:11 +0100, OKOK! <rootnospamlhost.not> wrote: > Thanks Dave! No problem. By the way, you're not actually running everyday user process stuff as root, are you? > Everything is working still, just making sure I am well prepared for the > job. Always a good intention. Rarely works completely, but ... > 900i sedan, 1989, 325.000 km, LPG. Rest of the engine is very good. > Don't know yet about the state of the clutch, but no problems so far. > Current gearbox is noisy (whine) and rough, but still shifts 'well'. Pinion bearings maybe. But 200 Euro for a good one is a great deal. > I hope to replace the gearbox in 1 weekend. > Is that do-able you think? If that's all you find when you're in there, yes. If you can lift the car, and drop the transmission out the bottom, that could speed things considerably. Saab sells a special tool which spans the wheel arches and suspends the engine, lets you take the tranny out the bottom. Personally, getting at the bolts between the engine and tranny, and disconnecting all the associated stuff, is easier with the car not in the way. In other words, pull the power plant as a unit. A weekend shouldn't be a problem if you have the books, good tools, and some sort of way to hoist the sucker out of there. I've got some photos of me doing roughly what you're talking about, it's on a 99 Turbo but mechanically it's mostly the same: http://www.duck-creek.net/dave/saab/99turbo/ Hope some of this helps, Dave Hinz
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