SAAB 900 B212 Teardown
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Here it is....the teardown of the 30 year old, 276k SAAB B212i engine. This engine suffered a rod bearing failure on cylinder #1, something I found very odd since it is the rod that is closest to the engine's oil supply pump. In theory, it should have received ample supply of oil unless the problem was elsewhere. After disassembly, you can see that all of the bearings in the engine were near death as it appears the engine was starved of oil at some point one too many times before I took possession of the car. It is also possible that the oil pick-up tube o-ring had failed causing a loss in oil pressure.....after all this is a 30 year old engine. But for it to reach 276k before failing is a real testament to SAAB'S tough engines AND EVEN AFTER THE FAILURE......IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND DIDN'T SLING THE ROD!!
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I've been driving Saabs for 40 years. They make (made) great engines.
Thank you for posting... I ❤ Saabs
Mee too!!😁
Great job! Speaking from personal experience, you will not regret adding a turbo to this engine.
Thats what I was hoping. The larger bore hopefully would offer a bit more torque for that ultimate punchy super hard pull the full pressure 900 turbo was known for.
Excellent video my dude! Be glad that your gearbox didn't have a quarter inch of oil sludge on the outside too. The engine and transmission I just tore down had a massive oil leak.
It seemed to just be dirty from continued use over time. Most of the oil leak was from the front main seal and oil pump o-ring. But it was filthy enough.
The number of SAAB with oil leak from the motor that got recalled you would not believe. At one point we had guys in the shop doing only oil leak repairs
fantastic video, i find it interestin that the gearbox and sump are together
And thats one of the things that makes this car so unique. The design!
Or you probably could call any Swedish scrapyard for cars and ask if they can ship parts to you. SAAB recalled the chainstretcher and tensioner on some 900 year model but I forgot which but it looks like the one you got. So at a point a few of the more experienced mechanics in the shop I worked at in Linkoping Sweden replaced them one after the other for a while. Might be something to check before assembling the motor again so you do not get any sutprices. It was a good car and motor though.
Some parts are definately difficult to come by in the US. There is one specialist dismantler in New York. Goldwing SAAB/VOLVO. Even they have trouble locating parts....I was able to secure everthing needed in the engine. I may need some body panels as there are some rust issues that need attention. May have to reach out to Neo Brothers in the U.K. they got tons of stuff. They came through with a crank sensor for me. Front & Rear Seats for the 90 -93 cars are a tough one too.
I seen that same SPG at this shop I almost bought it! guy wanted 1k but was just way too rusty I still have some pics
Awesome stuff man. I know that is a ton of work to get to this point but it'll be worth it once done. I'll have to send this video to my buddy Jamaal. He's my friend in my videos who was doing all my welding work for me. I gave him my '85 Saab 900 turbo for all the work he did. I'm sure he'll appreciate these videos you're putting out since he is in the process of getting that car back on the road. Can't wait to see how this car turns out. Also, did you snag those SPG wheels from the car at the junkyard?
U know those Aero wheels were in very rough shape and they want too much for those. They quoted me $390 out the door and I know where I can get a set that needs no work...well maybe polishing the outer barrels, for just 10 bucks more. It is unknown if these are bent or not. If so its 140 per wheel to straighten them. IMO not worth the money or hassles. Yes pass on the video to Jamal. Did the 85 have a rod knock too?
@@RetrocarStyle that makes sense on the wheels. No, the '85 turbo runs great. It just needs some love to make it road worthy. He's replaced the valve cover gasket, put new plugs, fresh brakes and a battery so far. It needs tires, new hoses and belts and I think it's good to go. The turbo spools nicely and it doesn't smoke at bit.
Great effort…keep it up…
Great work brother!! When the watch videos coming? 😂
U know I had to really study your avatar pic...I said to myself....man that guy looks fimiliar!! So the time piece vids will appear when ever funds allow!!....Thnx V!!
@@RetrocarStyle I got a few that you can review!! Lol
@@orionv.13 Lets check the time!!
@@RetrocarStyle haha!!!! Yes
hey, thanks for sharing this! huge help. Hey, can you tell me how you got the engine so clean inside and out? did you use that polishing dremel tool on everything? did you send any to machine shop? cylinder walls too? did you repaint everything including the intake manifold? tip: you could wire-wheel clean and coat the exhaust manifold in lard so it's a fresh, rust-proofed part.
I used a chemical called Arrow Magnolia Carbon X. It is used in the aviation industry to clean aircraft parts. It is non-toxic and literally melts carbon away. simply spray on, allow 5-20 mins soak in, agitate with a plastic brush and rinse.
Thx!
You're Welcome.😊
I put 478,000 miles on SAAB TURBO original turbo.....