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Sept 3, 2015 20:18:17 GMT
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Hi folks,
I'm looking for a Saab 95 estate or 96 saloon V4. I'd prefer a complete car, but will consider a spares only car and also parts.
Please get in touch to tell me what you have.
Thanks in advance
Will madwelshman72@aol.com
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1964 Saab 96 two Stroke 1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted) 1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress) 1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell) 1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)
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melle
South West
It'll come out in the wash.
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Sept 3, 2015 21:40:38 GMT
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Are you looking for a project or a runner? Ask john-saab on UKSaabs or the the V4 forum if you're looking for a 95 project. If you're looking for a runner I know a '78 95 GL I think the owner is willing to part with.
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www.saabv4.com'70 Saab 96 V4 "The Devil's Own V4" '77 Saab 95 V4 van conversion project '88 Saab 900i 8V
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Sept 4, 2015 18:10:12 GMT
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Are you looking for a project or a runner? Ask john-saab on UKSaabs or the the V4 forum if you're looking for a 95 project. If you're looking for a runner I know a '78 95 GL I think the owner is willing to part with. Hi Melle, I'm open to suggestions. My budget is a bit tight really, but if you don't ask about, you don't get. Realistically, a project car is probably what I'm looking at and I don't mind whether it's a 96 or a 95. Funnily enough, I've been chatting with John today about my 96. I think the engine needs a rebuild. Started it last night for the first time in 29 years and it's got a knock. Will
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1964 Saab 96 two Stroke 1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted) 1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress) 1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell) 1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)
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melle
South West
It'll come out in the wash.
Posts: 1,981
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Sept 4, 2015 19:30:46 GMT
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Is your 96 beyond repair? Why not concentrate on that one? Something as little as adjusting the valves might eliminate the knock. Did you do anything in preparation of its restart?
The 95 GL I know of won't be cheap I'm afraid. Did John still have 95s surplus to his own needs? It may be worth asking on the Saab forums as well.
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www.saabv4.com'70 Saab 96 V4 "The Devil's Own V4" '77 Saab 95 V4 van conversion project '88 Saab 900i 8V
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Sept 4, 2015 19:42:07 GMT
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No, the 96 isn't beyond. Engine is definitely knocking. It sounded like it was starting to tighten up as was taking more throttle to keep it running at the same speed and after I stopped it, I tried cranking it again and it was definitely turning over slower than before I ran it. Valve train sounds fairly quiet and when it was running, it was fairly smooth with no obvious misfire or popping back through the carb etc.
I put some oil/diesel mix in the bores to lube things up and hopefully help free the rings if they were gummed up. I turned it over by hand a few times before cranking it on the key with the plugs out.
I haven't asked John if he has any surplus vehicles.
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1964 Saab 96 two Stroke 1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted) 1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress) 1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell) 1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)
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