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Car 55
Starting Member
United Kingdom
10 Posts |  Posted - 14 Apr 2020 : 09:25:17  
| Oooops forgot I joined this forum years ago...
Really nice 95 Dirtbiker..
I watched this video a while ago, differences between open and closed deck engines.. (try not to fall asleep)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ootPsjDhueE&t=5s |  |
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 16 Apr 2020 : 11:26:41
| I just watched John Morris's video, it's pretty informative. I've been in touch with him a few times over the years, he's a true V4 enthusiast.
www.saabv4.com |
Edited by - melle on 16 Apr 2020 11:27:12 | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 02 May 2020 : 11:46:46
| Car 55 - thanks for the link, stayed awake and I actually think very interesting. Who knew there were skidsteer enthusiasts out there - I want one!
Funnily enough I rarely go on UKSAABS just through lack of time really but one of the few threads I have read on there was your (I think it was you!) SAAB engine into the Focus - love it!
The lack of core plugs on the side of the block (as described in the video) shows it to be an open deck engine and the code times it right to be the original block which is nice. I wonder if there is a way of confirming via records somewhere? The 'Title' which I guess is the equivalent of our 'V5' doesn't have the engine number.
The engine then has one open deck head and one closed and I will just use it like that for now and see what happens. I imagine one side has the wrong head gasket so I will probably find it gets a little hot, we shall see.
As I can't drive anywhere at the moment I have been doing a few other jobs. I have taken the front suspension apart to play with and have fitted much needed new front flexi hoses and have the rears on the bench to go on next.
Despite lockdown have had just about the busiest April of my life so finding it hard to grab the daily half an hour in the garage that I aim for. Hopefully back on its wheels once we are allowed out again! |
Edited by - Dirtbiker on 18 Aug 2020 21:56:11 | |
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mettersl
V4 Fan
United Kingdom
126 Posts | Posted - 04 Jun 2020 : 17:23:28
| I have some closed deck cylinder heads sitting under my racking, you can have them for the postage if that helps (unless you are in east Anglia and want to collect).
I have a 1967 open deck v4 95 thats been under restoration since 1980...not given up as yet.
PM me if intertested.
Lee
North West Es*ex,Cambs/Suffolk/Herts borders | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 05 Jun 2020 : 22:53:40
| Hi Lee,
Offer of heads much appreciated - I'll send you a pm. Your's is the red one right? Remember seeing it on here, be good to see an update even if it is just a recap.
Hopefully a big update on mine this weekend - wheels on the ground after a stint on axle stands last night, maybe even a drive tomorrow!
Cheers | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 06 Jun 2020 : 22:22:13
| No time for a drive today but did find this golf score card in the void behind the rear seat while replacing brake hoses a couple of weeks ago.
Canyon Breeze Golf Course, Beaver, Utah - Doesn't that just sound ace! | |
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Derek
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2191 Posts | Posted - 07 Jun 2020 : 13:10:48
| Beaver is a good place to play.  | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 16 Jun 2020 : 22:40:30
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 18 Aug 2020 : 22:08:53
| Hi All,
Haven't posted for a while but made a little progress with getting this one properly road worthy.
Following getting the floor sorted I gave the brakes fairly comprehensive rebuild. The handbrake wasn't doing anything and all the flexis were well past their best plus the hard pipes at the back were rotten. All sorted now though and brakes feel good.
Next up was some engine improvement. First up I have edited an earlier post - I have an early open deck (I wrote closed) which I hope is the original engine from the car. It does however have one closed deck head fitted. First up was a set of new plugs in the correct length (s!) which was a nerve racking operation. I triple checked I had the long ones on the correct side and turned it over by hand. Fired it up and this made a massive difference to running. It may have been that the old plugs were very old but I can't help thinking the correct plugs for the heads will have helped too.
Following the theme of ignition improvement I fitted a Powerspark electronic ignition and a new Bosch coil. I did these two things separately and it was the coil that made the biggest difference.
Running good now but not perfect - still need to check valve clearances. If that doesn't get it perfect I think I will source an open deck head and maybe remove and refurbish heads.
Not managed much else or found much time to drive it but got some pics with its brethren at the weekend.
Cheers |
Edited by - Dirtbiker on 18 Aug 2020 22:18:38 | |
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James Ranaldi
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1475 Posts | Posted - 19 Aug 2020 : 09:38:03
| Excellent work Dirtbiker, looking good. 
Jim
1968 V4 96 ,LHD
1984 99 GL
1992 C900i Convertible
1993 C900 LPT Convertible
1987 C900 2 Door | |
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2558 Posts | Posted - 19 Aug 2020 : 09:46:52
| | Wow that looks great, especially on those rims and that cool roofrack! | |
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andydeans3
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2016 Posts | Posted - 19 Aug 2020 : 20:55:02
| Hey Mike Car55 , I wondered why you were not on this forum!
1978 LHD SAAB 96
1978 MGB Roadster
2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo
1991 Nissan Figaro | |
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green96v4
V4 Mad
Canada
738 Posts | Posted - 20 Aug 2020 : 11:50:33
| | What Simon said - those wheels (and it looks a little lowered?) and roof rack are fantastic! | |
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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1061 Posts | Posted - 01 Sep 2020 : 20:30:24
| Thanks all! Lowered, roofrack and wheels probably not to everyone's taste but I like it! Long term plan is air suspension but with no cutting of the structure of the car.
Cheers | |
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RhysN
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
411 Posts | Posted - 01 Sep 2020 : 21:17:08
| It's your car, do what you want!
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1967 95V4
