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Jimmys old SaabPosted - 28 Mar 2017 : 13:11:17
Not had much time to work on the 96 recently but next winter there will be lots happening including work to the now removed engine.
I will be cleaning and painting the block, rocker covers and sump anyway; I'm considering getting the flywheel lightened, having unleaded inserts in the head and bigger valves....has anyone had this work done recently? Whom did you use?

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RhysNPosted - 09 Apr 2017 : 05:21:18
I had a long chat with Graham the other day (it was supposed to be a quick call!). A real enthusiast and great to chat with. Very helpful and worth a call in my humble....
deggsiePosted - 06 Apr 2017 : 17:21:19
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Originally posted by UK_Sub
What do Malbrads heads cost? Last time I got a quote to just add hardened seats, it was upwards of £350!
Decided it was cheaper to keep some petrol additive in the car instead.



Just looked up the price on Malbrads website = £654/pair (big valve/hardened seats) plus exchange surcharge.
I'll stick to additive too !

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mellePosted - 06 Apr 2017 : 13:56:53
As Andy already said, any (automotive) engineering shop should be able to do this work. I suppose Malbrads farm out machine work and charge their customers a little extra for the service?

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UK_SubPosted - 06 Apr 2017 : 10:50:42
What do Malbrads heads cost? Last time I got a quote to just add hardened seats, it was upwards of £350!

Decided it was cheaper to keep some petrol additive in the car instead.
pchristyPosted - 06 Apr 2017 : 08:55:52
Malbrads do exchange heads, with hardened seats and bigger valves, but they ain't cheap!

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Jimmys old SaabPosted - 30 Mar 2017 : 01:39:56
Bromyard- lovely spot and not a million miles away; I shall be taking their advice...Thanks.
UK_SubPosted - 29 Mar 2017 : 09:10:01
You're not far away from Graham MacDonald at The Saab Shop (Bromyard) - he can do that engine work for you.

https://en-gb.facebook.com/pg/TheSaabShop/about/?ref=page_internal
andydeans3Posted - 28 Mar 2017 : 22:53:26
Jimmy

Any decent engineering shop will fit the hardened valve inserts for you, to allow you to run on unleaded, without additives. No point in me telling you where I got mine done, since you seems to be in Gloucestershire, and I'm in Fife.

Malbrad do upgraded heads with bigger valves, and hardened inserts I think.

Andy

1978 LHD SAAB 96
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