mintwth
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mintwth reacted to Split_Pin in SAAB! There, I said it.
I guess I can join this now!
This bargain lovely was collected from @SRi05 last Tuesday. Previously owned by @NorthernMonkey who fitted a new engine with a new chain and guides. Bought with a 'battery not charging' message on the SID. Ive been using it all week and it's certainly seems to be charging fine.
It's a Vector spec with the GM 2.0 low pressure turbo engine and an auto box. I've never really considered a 93 as I always just assumed it would be like driving a Vectra C but this is closer to Lexus levels of refinement in my opinion. It far surpasses the Rover 75 in terms of quietness, smoothness of transmission and the ride is pretty much on par too. Its also a lot bigger than the 75 which adds to the presence.
I've bought a service pack and a thermostat and once I've lobbed all that in I'll just see how it goes.
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mintwth got a reaction from Saabnut in SAAB! There, I said it.
Just swapped my DIC for a known good workshop example that the local saab specialist lent me and now she's firing up as normal.
It's satisfying when the parts darts works first time.
From the looks of things mine wasn't a genuine saab DIC (no saab markings/stickers on it at all). It didn't give any early warning of imminent failure, just went from starting fine to no spark at all.
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mintwth reacted to Saabnut in SAAB! There, I said it.
Saab 9-5 ignition parts - SAABits UK, Worldwide shipping
Use code UKS2021 for a UKSaabs discount!
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mintwth reacted to Saabnut in The new news 24 thread
Personally, I would go genuine. It may be dearer but not long term. Ebay specials range from just as good as genuine through to paper weight straight out of the box. Most last around a year...
So, do you feel lucky?
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mintwth got a reaction from Dave_Q in ebay 'BARGAINS'
Fortunately GDPR doesn't legislate against using the names of fictional characters
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mintwth got a reaction from davocano in ebay 'BARGAINS'
Fortunately GDPR doesn't legislate against using the names of fictional characters
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mintwth got a reaction from CreepingJesus in Lazy spotters thread
20 yards per tank of petrol, American fuel economy at its best
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mintwth got a reaction from brownnova in Purple Moose! Brownnova’s Ovlov! - Road Trip!!
A vehicle drawn with a ruler hiding inside some kind of bdsm emporium with a vinyl/leather panelled street frontage........
Are you sure you're not back in Rhyl?
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mintwth reacted to Rab in What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread
Living Way Out West Highland.
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mintwth got a reaction from chodweaver in The new news 24 thread
That's a bit of an extreme bonnet scoop.
Did it improve the way it looks?
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mintwth got a reaction from horriblemercedes in The new news 24 thread
The difference becomes obvious after a few pints
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mintwth got a reaction from Rusty_Rocket in eBay tat volume 3.
How to attract buyers.....show them the middle finger
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mintwth got a reaction from Datsuncog in The new news 24 thread
The difference becomes obvious after a few pints
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mintwth got a reaction from Remspoor in eBay tat volume 3.
How to attract buyers.....show them the middle finger
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mintwth got a reaction from FakeConcern in ebay 'BARGAINS'
Fortunately GDPR doesn't legislate against using the names of fictional characters
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mintwth got a reaction from Remspoor in ebay 'BARGAINS'
Fortunately GDPR doesn't legislate against using the names of fictional characters
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mintwth got a reaction from MisterH in eBay tat volume 3.
How to attract buyers.....show them the middle finger
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mintwth got a reaction from Minimad5 in Official shitely Thread
https://www.paisleyfreight.com/alloy-wheel-courier
Think you might even be able to book them to collect from the seller's address
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mintwth got a reaction from GrumpiusMaximus in Eye-catching black and whites
I've never seen a photo of a ship riding a motorbike before
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mintwth got a reaction from Remspoor in One (shite) picture per post.
Smart for 2by4
(aka 'Smart for a plank')