EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
8/2/17 10:29 a.m.

1988 Saab 900 Turbo 5spd manual
Columbus, OH
$800

I bought this Saab from Adrian Thompson over a year ago. I replaced the head gasket and timing chain and got it running. It sat for a bit while I did other projects and moved to a new house. I got it registered and was going to drive it but the shifter got very sloppy and wouldn't go into gear. I replaced the two bushings in the shifter housing (they were disintegrated) but still can't really get it into 1/2 or 5/r without a fight. I haven't touched it since then and hate to see it sit.

The body is very solid, some minor rust in the typical Saab spot that would be easily repaired, pictures in the first build thread.

It currently needs the shifter adjusted/repaired and it cuts out under load around 3500rpm. I was going to wire in the new fuel pump relay (it is currently on a switch with spade terminals going into the relay block but the terminals are loose and need to be wiggled a bit to make contact).

My pictures were killed by photobucket but here are the previous two build threads with info and some pictures. I can get current pictures if there is interest.

Comes with the original tan leather seats (front seats have separated at some seams) and purple velour front and rear seats along with a lot of extra parts.

Loki Pt 1

Loki Pt 2

rustyvw
rustyvw GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/6/17 3:00 p.m.

I wish you were closer.

eastsidemav
eastsidemav SuperDork
8/6/17 5:37 p.m.

If by some miracle this is around in a month, I may be getting in touch with you if my Challenge S10 isn't running yet.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
8/7/17 4:56 p.m.

I found out that the shifter shaft had been modified for some reason. I sourced another one (before I discovered a spare in the parts box) and now it shifts perfectly.

I now have renewed enthusiasm for this project so it is off the market until that dies off.

Aaron_King
Aaron_King GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/9/17 12:08 p.m.

Good because close and tempting.

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