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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts |  Posted - 30 May 2012 : 20:10:26  
| PM me your email address for a PDF of the parts book if you want one. I suggest you also buy a Haynes manual off eBay if you don't own one, it's a really good source (I don't have a digital copy unfortunately).
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V |  |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 15:46:20
| Thanks for the pdf, it's very useful.
I notice that the carb now keeps tickover even with the car on a ramp, maybe the latest adjust of the float is correct. On the other hand I've notice that the aceleration device doesn't work. Probabbly I've tapped a hole without notice. I will remove it and check again. | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 20:15:16
| I think I've found the place for the spring.
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 20:25:49
| Yes, that's the right spot! Springs on many V4s are in alternative locations due to broken off plates.
1970 96V4 "The Devil's Own V4"
1977 95V4 van conversion project
1988 900i 8V | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 21:02:37
| I've checked the compression.
Three cilinders with 11 bar and 1 with just 8.
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 03 Jun 2012 : 21:52:13
| Well, after removing the accelerator device and cleaning, it works, but what I notice I don't have a correct transition system. I'm afraid the carb is dirty inside. I'm going to remove it and cleaning again.
Any advice about a proper liquid for cleaning?
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Edited by - x96 on 03 Jun 2012 22:04:38 | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 03 Jun 2012 : 22:10:58
| Does anyone to know how to adjust the handbrake on this situation?
I've red the procedure from the book but I've found that the nut is at the end of its travel.
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Edited by - x96 on 03 Jun 2012 22:12:06 | |
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 04 Jun 2012 : 00:12:40
| I think your cables have stretched too far, which they do in time and need replacing.
I will take a photo of mine in the morning so you can see the situation with new shoes and new cables. |
Edited by - Woody on 06 Jun 2012 22:08:48 | |
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 05 Jun 2012 : 19:25:34
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 06 Jun 2012 : 22:23:31
| Your handle appears to be distorted too. The end where the cable bar goes through should be splayed to support the pull on the cables. The cotter supporting the pawl also appears to be projecting out the handle too much. Has it got a 'C' washer the other side?
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 22 Jul 2012 : 16:16:38
| Little update.
I've splayed the support of the pull.
And I'm going to try puttin an spacer between the nut and the pull, maybe I can save the cable.
What is sure, I must to restore the complete axe, as it is very rusty, it looks like the titanic. I've broken the nut that adjust the pads.
But I don't get this: "The cotter supporting the pawl also appears to be projecting out the handle too much. Has it got a 'C' washer the other side?" | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 26 Jul 2012 : 17:12:32
| After a while I can continue solving problems.
As Woody predicted the cables are stretched, i've put several nuts and it works for the moment. Next future I will change them.
The linings of the brakes are ok, they have more than 3mm thickness.
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 27 Jul 2012 : 08:11:25
| Yo may need to tighten a nut behind the proper SAAB nut to prevent it unwinding...the hollow normally sits on the bar to prevent it unwinding.
'72 95 (The Flying Banana),'72 96 (Bridget),'74 95 (Veronica) | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 27 Jul 2012 : 12:30:04
| Yes, you're right. I will put another nut.
Now it brakes at the third click.
But this car is lovely, its simplicity(compare to modern cars) is wonderful.
P.S. I know it's not a nice solution, but for the moment permit me to concentrate on other thing, thinking on the next mot. I would have to remove the hole rear axle and refurbish it. |
Edited by - x96 on 27 Jul 2012 12:31:27 | |
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x96
V4 Fanatic
Spain
417 Posts | Posted - 02 Aug 2012 : 23:50:50
| Today, I've painted the wipers, it is strange, under the black paint there is the chrome,no just a gray or aluminium finish.
I've never seen before the way that they are fixed to the axle. Two nuts compress the axle.
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SAAB 96 GL scrapyard run
