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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 15:10:43 -0000
From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: Prized 1980 Saab 5 door turbo


In article <947d5aea.0312201820.1e8b3c73nopsaming.google.com>, charlienopsametroit.com says... > > I'm afraid you may be looking at an engine rebuild. The lower vacuum and oil > > pressure point to bottom end wear, this may well lead to the starting > > problem as it will be down on compression. You could try a thicker oil to > > keep the pressure up, won't do a lot but will make you feel better when you > > look at the gauge ;-) > > > > Matt > > Engine wear in the block has been considered and you may be right but > compression tested fine after the head was rebuilt so the lower vacuum > vay be caused by something else. I'm still looking for the best way > to check for vacuum leaks that aren't caused by low compression any hissing that can be heard anywhere? when the engine is running? After a layup, I would suggest a check over of all the vacuum hoses in the engine bay first. > Loose bearings in the block might be causing low oil pressure but I am > not noticing any knock. Before going to the expense of rebuiding the > block I'm trying to be sure other possible causes are eliminated. Did you give it as full service and fluid change when you pulled it from storage? Just wonder if old oil/low oil is underperforming? > The turbocharger was also recently rebuilt. When the car is in its > groove (50 to 80 mph), its a besat. Once you have ascertained that it isn't mechanically bad, give it a good swedish tune up (run it at about 70-80 for about 1-2 hours, and run some decent fuel through incase the old stuff has gone stale). -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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