Rebuilding An 80s Saab Engine And Gearbox | Saab 900 Classic Revival | Part 13
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- In today's episode we do a full restoration on an 80's Saab engine (B201, 8V) and gearbox.
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I was driving around yesterday thinking about my own Saab repairs which made me remember your videos and how much I enjoyed watching them. I hope you're doing well.
This engine could as well be now sitting at a Saab museum RIP SAAB [*]
Watching you dismantle and reassemble the SAAB engine has given me a new appreciation for its design. The engine sits on a literal gear box, driving through chains at one end, into a gear set which doesn't use all the space in the "box". The "box" has almost flat access covers, neat. Then integral with the "box" is the differential which also is removed easily through an opening in the end of the "box". Overall a compact, accessible engine, gearbox, diff combination. Beautiful design.
Typical saab design choices
Did you know it started as a Triumph engine? It was from the dolomite but saab totally transformed it.
@@GB-vn1tf I did know they had much in common but didn't know how much or which was developed from which. Perhaps Triumph could have kept an interest in the developed engine and used it in later model Triumphs
Very nice job! And very slick editing skills too, M539 Restorations will be proud! 👍🇬🇧
+1, this episode reminded me quite a bit of what Streten is doing. When torquing nuts and bolts, please mention the specs for people who came to watch the episode to do the rebuild themselves.
MISSED OUT all the important things and just CLEANED an old high mileage engine
@@AIRPORT-mc2yswhat do you mean? Did you even watch the video?
Can't wait to hear this engine run. Being from Sweden and a lot older than you it's really nostalgic and nice to see you restore a car from my youth.
Been around since the Volvo and I still think this is one of the best car channels on CZcams.
Cheers mate. 🍻🥰
Magnificent rebuilt mate! It seemed like we were waiting for ages, but it was well worth it. Can't wait till you slip that into the old girl and we all hear her running!
This is the vid i needed to see, now i want to do my gearbox, im not a mechanic but nobody ever shows all the steps and explains the process, Bravo, Very Well Done!!!!😊
I said "wow" several times... what an engine!!!
You are a certified Belgian legend, Sir! God bless you!
Shout out from South Africa. Been watching your videos for a few years now and your builds are so satisfying and relaxing to watch. Keep it up.
Fantastic job done properly. I can't wait to hear it going again.
You deserve positive comments, great video and tool skills
What a beautiful result when it was finished. Well done man, I was glued to the screen :)
That was an awesome build. You actually heard the compression when you spun the engine by hand. Nice to have help from dad too. Beautiful job. Always a pleasure to follow you. Keep up the great work. 😊
Wow, did not expect the engine to get to mint condition! Cool.
Memphis, that is one heck of a nice looking engine and gearbox. I am glad that you stepped outside of your comfort zone to do this project. It shows that you are growing both as a person and as a CZcamsr. Keep up the very entertaining content.
Outstanding and very well edited. Perfection!
Wonderful job. It's a beauty. It is so clean, you could put it in the living room.
Very nice job. I am reminded that using a cordless driver for all the nuts and bolts is a godsend. I recall with some misery the time it took to do all that stuff up with simple hand tools in my youth. All that time I spent will never be returned.
So cool, I still see these saabs on roads and they are nice :)
Hi Pal. Great video, thanks. I look forward to watching them. Take care 👍
Lovely job and the Civic comment was epic. Keep up the god work!
Basically the Saab 900 is my dream car
Hi Memphis,
You made my day 👍
Just go on soon…
Big piece of good work. It's good to see someone with such a passion for cars.
Following your involvement with this old SAAB with great admiration. You have to go to Sweden for some car meet when your project has reached its goal.
Excellent rebuild on the engine. You didn't mention if the piston rings had been changed or not. Seemed like ages since the last video but well worth the wait. So good to see a young chap undertaking such a task in a professional way. Very well done.
19:20 - I always been a big Honda fan, but the Civic statement made me lol big time! 😂
She looks great!!! Don’t forget the oil!
My goodness you’re clever! That engine looks better than when it left the factory. I love your attention to detail, resilience when things don’t go quite right, perpetual positivity and humour. You’re not like any mechanic I know here in the UK 🤓. Brilliant video Memphis, keep up your awesome work 💪👌👏
Amazing! What a result. Now I'm looking at my 900 and thinking could I do that? You make it look incredibly simple but really worth the effort. Very much looking forward to the brakes and suspension.
Great work Memphis
Beautiful job Memphis!!! Looks like a really pro job. Great progress and waiting for the bit of the rebuild.
Typo crept in - "the next bit of the rebuild" it should read.
Get some JB weld around the corroded pipe flange and sand it smooth 24 hours later. Doesnt look like it will seal otherwise. Fantastic work 😊
I can't wait to hear that engine fire up
Really great work. It made my palms a little sweaty to see the chain just sitting there - memories of building my 9-5 Aero B235R engine - I was always terrified it'd drop into the timing cover and get tangled up so I never let it sit without a bit of wire through the links to hold it in place. Suffice to say I was happy to see your cam sprocket go on!
Looking forward to a successful first start.
I have an '87 900 Aero I am at the beginning of restoring - your channel is a great reference and inspiration to keep going.
next time when you rebuild cylinder head, to seat the spring locks use some assembly grease to stick them to the valve. Also, after you seat them it is recommended to hit it one time with a hummer an some socket to make sure locks are seated properly.
This was satisfying to watch! Like your jokes too.
Loving the videos. Just recently bought back into the classic 900 Saab family here in Australia so these have been really informative. Keep up the great work, awesome stuff!
This is what great content about cars looks like
First class work mate!
Somehow YT didn't show me this video and I only just thought to check before watching your new video tonight.
The engine turned out really nice. I think you should part the SAAB on the valve cover the same as the block. Something to make it pop. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Great rebuild. Looking forward to hearing it run.
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Great work. I am envious of your attention to detail
Finally!! I've been waiting so long for this episode!
Haha, I follow Project Binky, this is nothing.😉
Awesome Job 👌 the result is amazing. Can't wait for the next Video. Greetings 👋
Well done buddy, great job 👏 can't wait to hear this bad boy
Hi Memphis......we both went "WOW" At the same time when you were rebuilding the gearbox 😂😂😂
If you want a faster oil prime when starting the engine pack the oil pump with grease when installing it.
Amazing work!! Congratulations
Very Impressive..It looked easy on CZcams put I know it took quite an effort to get a result like this. Can't wait to see the full complete of this project.
Looking forward to seeing your Saab on the road! Keep us updated with that Civic you got in the garage lol.
Good job mate. Really enjoyed watching that video.
Well done…great job fella!!!
Inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your process!!!
Excellent work.
Hello from Sweden. Nice work 👍🏆
Fantastic 👏 great rebuild!
I watch Memphis videos, when I’m overwhelmed or tired, because it’s so relaxing. Great job with the rebuild and with the quality of your videos. Keep it up mate! ;)
I would change the thermostat housing or at least, tig refill it and lathe turn it, same for the metal sorrounding the coolant passages. Sweet rebuild dude
Yes, the thermostat housing needs repairing. An epoxy will do the job, but everything else is great.
Beautiful work the engine and its engine bay look mesmerizing 🤌🏼
I recommend replacing all the pressed-steel core plugs on the block while it's out. They look fine on the outside but they could be rusty and ready to start leaking on the back side.
Beautiful job!
Awesome work and great detail.
Memphis!!!! This was amazing. My first video watching again after being away for a while during the Greta restro... I used to have a SAAB 900 and I loved it and all the strangeness about the car and layout. How the engine was 180 degrees mounted, sat on top of the transmission, and had the flywheel facing the rear of the car! WTF?!?!?!!
I would be curious to discuss with you further, quite seriously, about an internship (self-funded) to learn about working more on Swedish cars. I currently own a 2023 Volvo S90. My first car I bought was a 1981 Volvo 240DL. Second car was a 1984 Peugeot 505 STi TurboDiesel. Third was a 1985 Volvo 240 GL. Then the SAAB 900.... then lost track, left the US and when I returned to the US, my father got me a 2013 Volvo S60. I got it in July of 2020. I totaled it in November of 2020! Insurance and bank of dad got me another 2013 Volvo S60 in December. Come April 2021 I trade in the S60 and get a 2018 Volvo S90... I like the Swedes!
That was excellent, I’m very impressed and happy with the decisions you made. If I’m being SUPER knit picky I would have liked to see how you setup those timing marks, like how you knew the pistons & valves were set right before putting the chain on, etc. But fantastic stuff man. Thanks again for making such an awesome video.
Awsome job men!!!! Greetings from NY
Amazing work👍 congratulations!
Well done!
Nice work 👍🏻. I’m currently working on a Saab B202S-engine for my Saab 900.
Great work! And thanks for the addresses, they might come in handy while working on my E30 318is. :)
Very very very nice job!!!!
You could put that 16v head on that 8v block.
Alright Memphis! LFG!
I always love to watch your struggle with old fart like this Saab
What you say is correct if you are referring to a plain spanner or socket. Placing your hand closer to the bolt will reduce the torque you can apply. However if you are using a torque wrench it does not matter where the force is applied by hand. The torque wrench is set to click at a predetermined torque and will click when that torque is reached regardless of where you apply the force with your hand.
Excellent work. I got a 16 valve turbo, and it probably will need something like this too. But as always with old cars there is tons to do.
As someone who will very shortly do a rebuild of a 900 engine and gearbox, this is amazing.
Absolutely lol’d at the civic joke. Amazing rebuild! Love the series and your commitment to the car
Yep, same here! 😅 I wonder how many Civic owners unsubbed after that...
Awesome video! Thank you so much.
Really nice! the thing your removed but didn't know what was, I believe it to be the inlet for an engine heater unit, so you could pre-heat your engine on cold days to lessen the effects of heat cycles on the block :D Also, it would mean that the car was warm when you wanted to drive
Engines have to be used, if they are used and maintained by changing the oil regularly they usually never rust, this things is why when a car is stoped for a couple of years, you start it and it has issues that it didnt before. Combustion engines have to be used for them to be reliable. This is gonna be an amazing machine when its finished. Good job.
Very nice job, sir.
Small suggestion for you:
Being that your water neck is pretty heavily pitted, it might be in your best interest to coat it in some JB Weld or similar epoxy and sand it smooth so the pits get filled and eliminate the possibility of a coolant leak.
Looking forward to more videos and seeing this thing rip!
AHHHHHHH A 900!
My first car was a 1986 900 SPG with the boost cranked up and bigger injectors. Good memories and good times.
Well done great work!
Amazing job
Fine job, Well done. 👍
Great stuff Memphis!!! Giving me big inspiration for my 20vT engine rebuild
Great video you're doing a great job doing up that sob and making great content many thanks.
You make that look soo easy !
So great, this is THE guide I need for my own '82 900 GL. 👍
I just love a clean and rebuilt engine going into a refurbished engine bay
Great work my man 👌🏽
GREAT JOB! Looks fabulous !
Execellent work mate well done
Yeah, been waiting for this! We should do a collab, got enough broken vehicles myself haha
I've done so much to the SAABS I could write a book....They are tough little car's. The 99 and even automatic can donate some parts to the 900 the fifth gear is a bolt on and can be added the 99 four transaxle...I installed a 16 valve turbo in a 83 with 8 valve turbo...I prefer the 8 valve 40 mpg and more power...❤ love to have another.. Maybe someday...I put 478,000 miles on one.... would still have it but had to sell to pay fines. Awesome video Thanks keep up the good work...heads up retorque head gasket after a couple heat cycles...
Very nice work! The engine looks like new. Looking forward to see and hear it running!
Looks great!
fantastic work!!!