Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I like reading about other people's misery in trying to fix old shite so thought I should really start my own thread ...... I promise little in the way of regular updates but will do my best to keep a log. Shite Ron, AnnoyingPentium and paolodivichio 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Success, looks like you've turned the Saab the right way up 😬 HillmanImp, Wgl2019 and AnnoyingPentium 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 For the avoidance of doubt these are two different vehicles. 1st Saab job ..... Ignition switch is temperamental. I suspect that the contacts are a bit fuzzy. Obviously the switch is buried beneath a few* other parts..... AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Now apart, time to clean it up. DVee8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 aaaaaaaand it works. Of course the real test is if it still functions at 5am when I need to leave for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Charm Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Is that a Holden Commodore?* *Serious guess: Scimitar coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, Missy Charm said: Is that a Holden Commodore?* *Serious guess: Scimitar coupe. Nope. Tbf I wouldn't be able to guess from that picture, and I know what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Charm Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Wgl2019 said: Nope. Tbf I wouldn't be able to guess from that picture, and I know what it is! Mk2 Escort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Maybe a side profile would assist if it's the right way up. DVee8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Or maybe not, pics from when I bought it a couple of years ago. They flatter it quite a lot ....... still very green though. 2.0 carb, not quick but a nice cruiser. After doing some basic servicing I realised that a bit of hot metal glue action is required, welder has been purchased now just need to find the time to get some practice in. Needs sills replacing and a rear suspension mount making, nothing too extreme but a good learning experience for me! JMotor, Missy Charm, r.welfare and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Charm Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Wgl2019 said: Or maybe not, pics from when I bought it a couple of years ago. They flatter it quite a lot ....... still very green though. 2.0 carb, not quick but a nice cruiser. After doing some basic servicing I realised that a bit of hot metal glue action is required, welder has been purchased now just need to find the time to get some practice in. Needs sills replacing and a rear suspension mount making, nothing too extreme but a good learning experience for me! Love the colour and interior and thank you! Wgl2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I had merc in my head before I saw that pic. I love these old mercs and I still need to “tick that box” Wgl2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Stage 1........ This can mean only one thing. tooSavvy, mk2_craig, gm and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 And home..... Thanks to @Kiltox mk2_craig, AnnoyingPentium, privatewire and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 1.0 3cyl Up! Is actually quicker than the 280bhp lightly tweeted Saab Aero....... (to wash). Bodywork is decent, usual swirl marks but this gives me a chance to play with a da polisher I have had for a while. Will need to get the wheels off and give the inner arches a good clean, VW decided rear arch liners were not required and so there can be a load of crud leading to corrosion issues. Liners can be purchased cheaply so in due course a set will be going on. I've also ordered all the bits to do a full service (air, oil and cabin filters plus oil and 3 spark plugs). After this I can't see that the brake fluid or coolant has been changed since new, there is some debate about when these should be done but I like to have a clean sheet. My mates dad has potentially got an interest in the Saab however if this doesn't happen expect a slightly reluctant for sale advert appearing. Is anyone interested in seeing routine maintenance on a small newish car on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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