UKSaabs

Thank you Sir

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Good effort Peter, glad youre sticking with the B engine, im a big fan of the duplex timing gear, they look so purposeful

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T16'D 1984 99GL
Rotten 1972 4dr 99
Amethyst 9000 CSE

So, finally got to spend some time in the barn this afternoon and the rebuilt 'B' engine is now back where it belongs: in the car! It took me 5 hours but I'm quite chuffed. Engine in, drive shafts back in position, after market exhaust back on (tricky one!) starter and speedo connected. Tomorrow it's radiator and hoses, gear linkage, a bit of wiring and see what happens!

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Is it going yet? It's nearly 8 o clock!

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T16'D 1984 99GL
Rotten 1972 4dr 99
Amethyst 9000 CSE

Down boy, down! I'm still in bed making to-do lists...

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Fingers crossed

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When you think you know it all, it's a sure sign you don't.

OK, so I decided not to push my luck trying to start the car and instead spent a good few hours tidying the wiring and pipe-work post removal of the LPG system. Also re-routed the speedo cable, found and fitted a gear lever knob (missing for some unknown reason) re-fitted the radiator, removed various odds and sods from under the dashboard and generally gave the car time to settle after its transplant. Not entirely sure I've wired the alternator correctly as I swapped the original one which had noisy bearings with one I had in stock... I guess time will tell

Jobs left to do are blanking off two water pipes that fed part of the LPG system (cooling/heating?) connect non-standard exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe under the car, secure the gearbox dipstick holder, fit air filter box, connect battery, check fuel level and... Turn ignition!

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Wow, did you all hear that?? That was PLW 452W firing-up after many months of tinkering. Really pleased with result so far, just need to bleed the clutch and connect the rear exhaust section before I can take my maiden drive in her

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Nice one Peter

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When you think you know it all, it's a sure sign you don't.

Heh heh

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96 V4 1968
99 GL 1984
C900 16i Vert 1992
C900S LPT Vert 1993

"We are one, we are SAAB"

Is there any news on this car yet? Hope all is going well with the project.

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1985 Silver 900 T16S
1988 Black 9000 Carlsson
1989 Black 9000 Carlsson
Saab Turbo 006

I was wondering what had happened to this one recently

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When you think you know it all, it's a sure sign you don't.

Roll the drums.......

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

...........

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When you think you know it all, it's a sure sign you don't.

So! After a final push that saw a new carburettor sourced, the alternator refurbished and a long list of little niggles sorted, PLW was finally awarded her MOT certificate. Add to that insurance cover and six months tax and she is now legally on the road! Drove her from Suffolk to London at a gentle 60/65mph and glad to report nothing fell off... When on the A406, North Circular Road, a brand spanking new Mercedes coupe drew along side me, the passenger shouting compliments across and then inviting me to race.... errr, no thanks mate

Next stop? Goodwood Revival on Sunday, wish me luck!

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Black 99T
Beige 99T
Red 99T
Black 99GL

Good luck

Looking good

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When you think you know it all, it's a sure sign you don't.

Looking good!!! Glad it's back on the road!!!

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1985 Silver 900 T16S
1988 Black 9000 Carlsson
1989 Black 9000 Carlsson
Saab Turbo 006

Result
Have fun.

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96 V4 1968
99 GL 1984
C900 16i Vert 1992
C900S LPT Vert 1993

"We are one, we are SAAB"

Great looking car . Well done!

I wish everyone would stop setting the bar so high with what they are doing to their 99s. Mine may never see the light of day again to reach that standard.

Jolly fine looking machine sir.

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Underskatt aldrig en gammal man med en gammal SAAB