Overview
Getting Started
Project Outline
Parts Checklist
Preparation
Engine Removal
Transmission Swap
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Manual Transmission Issues
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99 4-speed pictured. 900 5-speed similar. 900-style front mount shown
in foreground. |
- SAAB used the same bolt
pattern on all 900 engines from 1979-1993 (+94 CV) making it possible
to swap any year engine with any year transmission.
- Non-turbo and turbo transmissions
from any year can be swapped, although there is a slight difference
in final drive ratio.
- The inner drivers on manual
and automatic 900 transmissions are different sizes depending on year/model.
The drivers can be swapped if necessary.
- The gearshift centering
mechanism differs depending on the model year. Early 900's used a spring
with blocks around the selector rod on the gear shift lever housing.
In later 900's this mechanism was internal to the transmission.
- Some 900's do not have a
center console and therefore employ a different style gearshift boot
than console-equipped 900's. The center console itself is compatible
between automatic and manual 900's.
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