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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts |  Posted - 02 Feb 2017 : 14:15:13  
| I love making and adapting my own tools, especially since Saab factory special tools are no longer readily available (or if they are, affordable). I hope in this thread we can collect a selection of forum members' home-made Saab V4 special tools, either copies of factory tools or your own inventions. Please post additions in this thread or PM me a photo and I will update this post. Different versions of the same tool welcome. Please credit the maker (preferably with a www link) if you add tools that are not your own! All tools ordered following the factory manual/ parts book. I'll dig out some more of my own next time I'm in the workshop. If people find this useful, it might be an idea to "sticky" this thread?
Engine
Balance shaft bearing drifts
Cam shaft bearing drift
Combustion chamber pressure adaptor for changing valve stem seals with heads in situ, Euro air line connector welded onto a spark plug
Crankshaft lock (for use with flywheel installed, made from C900 flywheel ring gear)
Crankshaft lock (for use without flywheel installed, screws directly into crank)
Engine test bench (in progress, will update when done)
Engine lifting bar (M10 eyes for lifting engines with heads on using threads above exhaust manifolds, M12 eyes for lifting engines without heads using head bolt threads closest to exhaust manifolds. Extra eye on bar for gearbox levelling strap/ chain.)
Engine lifting cradle
Engine trolley, based on a design by Jack Ashcraft, made from 2"x4" timbers
Heads overhaul parts organiser
Jetex lower exhaust nut spanner, shortened 15mm spanner
Porting templates find cutting files here: http://www.saabv4.com/index.php/engine-gaskets/sportrally-templates/
Tappet removal tool, made from a tent peg
Electrical system
Transmission
Clutch alignment tool
Release bearing position gauge
Transmission oil filler neck, made from 12, 15 and 22mm copper pipe and a brass fitting
Brakes
Brake hose nut spanner, made from 14mm spanner, nut size varies depending on brand, you may need e.g. 15mm or 9/16"AF
Front assembly, column, steering shift gear, based on Saab tool 78 41 612
Driveshaft circlip compression tool
Suspension, wheels
[i]Bead breaker
[i]Spring (de)compressor, made from M20 threaded rod and 96 rear upper spring seats
Body
Instruments, accessories, heating system
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Edited by - melle on 17 Jan 2019 19:18:29 |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 02 Feb 2017 : 15:59:56
| Great idea for a thread!
I partially rebuilt the engine that is currently in the 96 (heads rebuilt and rods and pistons out) while living in a student house. I cordoned off the bay window area and laid everything out. I had all the valve gear laid out in order and decided to take it upstairs for safe keeping but tripped and dropped most of it. We could only find seven valve springs...
The eighth turned up a couple of weeks later as the bag of Tate and Lyle sugar that had been on the floor neared the bottom, someone had a nice surprise in their brew! |  |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 02 Feb 2017 : 17:54:52
| Camshaft bearing drift..
Balance shaft bearing drifts..
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 02 Feb 2017 : 18:22:28
| Thanks John, added to the opening post.
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 02 Feb 2017 : 19:40:48
| Well look at this beauty, the mark two version of the Defender drain hole unblocker, complete with ergonomic handle now available on E Bay as a coat hanger DIY kit with easy instructions!
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 06 Feb 2017 : 19:57:52
| I have deleted all of the irrelevant posts so that this thread can carry on as intended.
I will add a post to the "how to add photos" section later.
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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stevebod
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
416 Posts | Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 12:52:33
| This is a useful thread.
I don't have much to offer, but I did make this clutch alignment tool once which worked OK.
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stevebod
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
416 Posts | Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 12:56:07
| Oh and I made this engine stand based on a design by Jack Ashcraft.
For reference the timbers used were 2" x 4".
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Zagato
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
812 Posts | Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 16:50:24
| That's a better design than mine for the engine. I just made a flat trolley I could lay stuff on including me under cars. I put a block of wood under the end so it,s not resting on the timing gear. It,s not as stable as yours!
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 17:39:43
| quote:
Originally posted by stevebod
This is a useful thread.
I don't have much to offer, but I did make this clutch alignment tool once which worked OK.
If you find a scrap gearbox take out the input shaft and you the perfect clutch tool..made for the job.
'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's | |
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Borstlap
V4 Fanatic
Norway
334 Posts | Posted - 31 Mar 2017 : 23:16:10
| The lifting cradle:
I am not so keen on using the exhaust studs for lifting. Though the cylinder heads are sturdy I don't want to take the risk of warping because of the weight of the engine. So I came up with this device. It screws onto the engine block on several places, spreading the load. With the chains on top the angle of lifting can be adjusted. I have used it on the Sonett and lifted out the engine-gearbox combo. With an extra strap around the tail of the gearbox you have full control and you can lift the engine out and in again by yourself. In addition I have two separate trolleys that can support both parts. Engine and gearbox can easily be separated and joined using the trolleys.
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 01 Apr 2017 : 20:29:50
| Added to the collection in the opening post. Looks way over-engineered to me Alex! I use the threaded holes on top of the exhaust manifolds for M10 lifting eyes and a lifting bar that clips into them. Will photograph my lifting gear next time I'm in the workshop.
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 30 Apr 2017 : 19:01:44
| Engine lifting bar added.
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Home-made special tools – Please add yours!
