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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:45:44 GMT
From: "carl" <carlnopsamts.com>
Subject: Re: Transmission for '72 V4 96


Vint, I've rebuilt the same 96 tranny twice, and it's no fun, so beware. With old VW bugs, the tranny would last forever and the engine needs rebuilding every 20 to 50k miles (depending how careful you are on adjusting that valve that needs the extra gap because of the lean mixture). With the SAAB V4's (95 and 96) it's the tranny that goes every 20-50,000 miles (depending on your care with the right oil, changing it every 3,000 miles or twice a year, at least), but those v4 engines from Ford just run and run. You didn't say what year, and whether it was 3 or 4 speed (makes a difference if it's old enough); 3banger or V4? You could always try Risky Al in Somerville, MA, if he's still around (Al Riskala, if I remember correctly; but it's been 20 years since I was there). Carl -- Carl Friedberg carlnopsamts.com v: +1.212.233.5470 165 William Street 9 New York City NY 10038 usa Brian B. wrote in message <6pjnq2$1ub$1nopsam3.snfc21.pbi.net>... >I had a '72 96 that needed a tranny. Specialized Saab Service in Berkeley >wanted between 700-900 to rebuild it. I sold it instead. Too many projects! > >Hope this helps, > >Brian >89 900SPG > >jumpervintnopsamejanews.com wrote in message ><6pipd9$fa3$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... >>Having owned a 96 at one point, there's one for sale cheap locally >>which needs a transmission. Would this be difficult to find? >> >>Thanks in advance. >> >>Vint Eberly >> >>-----== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==----- >>http://www.dejanews.com/rg_mkgrp.xp Create Your Own Free Member Forum > >

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