by "Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
Published 10/11/2017 at 14:55
by "Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
Published 10/11/2017 at 14:55
Tags: Project Dumpster Fire
STARS: 5
I’ve been a little slow on the updates not because nothing is being done, it just isn’t very exciting. Time for a list, I suppose.
Since my last Dumpster Fire update the following has been done:
Fixed windshield wipers
Fixed windshield sprayers
Fixed loose alternator connection
Fixed gas tank leaks (2x)
Replaced the Oxygen sensor
Changed engine oil
Changed transmission oil
Re-aligned shift linkage (3x) (no effect)
Cleaned injectors
Installed oil pressure sender (gauge)
Repaired driver’s seat (seat base replacement)
Got a tetanus booster (see above)
Installed new tires
Replaced a lot of bulbs
Fixed the sunroof
Fixed two interior lights
Adjusted brake light switch (Brake lights turn off now)
Installed new battery tie down
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All in all, we’re in pretty good shape. What I haven’t mentioned, for fear of jinxing it, is my plan is to drive this thing on the annual Saab Club of Oklahoma Talimena scenic byway drive this Saturday. The drive is approximately 400 miles, round trip.
Yes, all of this in a car that has no fifth gear and hasn’t been on the road in a very long time.
At least there will be other Saab people! Looks like around 40 people expected.
Wish me luck!
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
10/11/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 2
That’s a pretty good list there! Hope all goes well.
What was the source(s) of your fuel leaks? Bad sealing rings?
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
10/11/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 1
To be fair, it was on a flatbed a few weeks ago ... progress!
"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
10/11/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 2
One was easy: The former mechanic didn’t tighten up the fuel pump mount and so that was leaking.
The second was the electrical connection for the feed pump. The O-ring/ gasket for that went all goopy.
Hoping those are the only two!
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/11/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 0
Having a road trip/event planned is an awesome way to motive yourself to finish a project. And even is you miss the first one. Find another.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
10/12/2017 at 05:13, STARS: 0
indeed good luck!
"carcrazydan738" (carcrazydan738)
10/12/2017 at 09:36, STARS: 1
Good luck, I once went to a Saab only car show several years ago. I give you a ton of credit for keeping a 80's era Saab alive. My parents had a 1979 Saab 99 LE coupe, and a 86 red Saab 900 16 Valve S edition. I wish I could’ve saved both of them now. Post pics of this road trip please!
"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
10/12/2017 at 09:42, STARS: 1
This will not be the first one I’ve missed (if I do) haha.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
10/12/2017 at 13:07, STARS: 1
Oh, man, that route looks so nice right now. Enjoy!