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Volvo Neutral Safety Switch (PNP Switch) DIY
A PNP switch going bad is nothing new to owners of Volvo cars equipped with Aisin AW55-50SN transmissions (and variations). A little while ago I addressed issues with the valve bodies leading to hard shifting, and general rough operation. There is another common problem that plagues these cars, and it’s important to know the facts […]
The Outer Reaches – Regreasing New Wheel Bearings For Racing
“My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance”. -Tim Allen Admit it, you all just let out a good Tim the tool-man grunt after reading that quote. While simple, it’s basic truth of most of what we do. Maintenance and preparation are obvious things that we all […]
Improving the handling of a well-handling Audi – Part One
I’ve been working quite a bit on the multiple aspects involving the VW MK5/6 chassis (also Audi 8P and MK2 TT) and have found an OEM+ solution that works really well as well as some alternatives. This setup applies to: Audi TT (all models) 2008-2012 Audi A3 2006-2012 VW R32 2008 VW Golf R 2010-1014 […]
Building Your DIY Tool Box
We all want to have the best parts in our cars, nice tight ball joints to provide the proper feedback as we carve up the tarmac laid before us, beautifully smooth grabby brakes to give us the confidence we’ll slow before the next bend, and that engine roaring along perfectly tuned and set to our […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 5: Mating the Transmission to the Engine
Unlike the head, mating the transmission to the engine is not a complicated task. Take your time and follow the instructions, because although this is a bolt up job, mating up your major engine segments doesn’t take much to screw up if you’re not paying attention. If done wrong, it could mean repeating a long, […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 4: Installing the Cylinder Head
Although I had disassembled engines on many occasions before, it took almost a decade for me to feel comfortable installing and timing the head on an engine myself. If you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for some encouragement, here is a quick walk-through of the process to help you feel more comfortable: 1. Before you […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 3: While You’re In There
When my 1991 Saab 900 turbo needed a replacement engine and transmission, I was lucky enough to secure low mileage replacements. Although I saw no need to fully rebuild them, I wondered what I should replace while I was in there. I asked everyone I could – from my independent mechanic to Facebook friends to […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 2: Teardown
Now with your engine out of the car, it’s time to separate the parts. With your SAAB 900 engine out, even if you are just replacing the transmission (yea, just), it is a prime opportunity to tear the engine down and reseal it. There are so many small seals on the engine that are very […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 1: Engine Removal
The Classic 900 engine is unique among cars of its size. On many occasions, friends who are Honda or Toyota fanatics have looked at my Saab 900 engine and stepped back in horror when they saw the longitudinally mounted, 45-degree slanted 16 valve engine with the transmission on the bottom. Being a Saab owner all […]
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