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34045
... Yes. The pressure (=force/area) in the system is the same, but since the area of the wheel cilinder+piston is larger, the braking force of the piston on...
m.hilvers@...
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Jan 1, 2009
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34046
... Here´s another one; http://xs104.xs.to/xs104/06316/99cabrio.jpg -- MH...
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Jan 1, 2009
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34047
There's probably a mix of reasons for the changes. The 2T versions, both the 95 and 96 had a better balance of weights on each axle although the 95 could often...
Derek
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Jan 1, 2009
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34048
... Unless they changed something after 1974, when the Sonett was no longer produced and importation of V-4 cars ended, all V-4 cars imported to the US had the...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 1, 2009
5:13 pm
34049
... So that begs the question, is the master cylinder for a V-4 a larger bore than the one used on the two-strokes? (Not that I'm aware of, but I never...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 1, 2009
5:28 pm
34050
Death drives a Saab Sonett- http://tinyurl.com/7278uq Dave Kornberg...
Dave Kornberg
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Jan 1, 2009
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34051
-- On Thu, 1/1/09, Derek <dereks@...> wrote: "Even if the load at the tow bar ball is sensible due to a nicely balanced teardrop you˘ll...
Dan Morley
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Jan 1, 2009
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34052
All the brake parts save lines, master cyl and booster, including 95, were the same after 1969. However, I have always used the pre-69 95 rear cylinder on the...
William 'Chip' Lamb
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Jan 1, 2009
7:39 pm
34053
... "All the brake parts save lines, master cyl and booster, including 95, were the same after 1969. However, I have always used the pre-69 95 rear cylinder on...
Dan Morley
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Jan 1, 2009
10:20 pm
34054
OK, I just removed, drained and refilled the lever action rear shocks on my 95. My manual does not show any pictures of the inner workings. I noticed that...
Dan Morley
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Jan 1, 2009
10:32 pm
34055
Brit-car sites have a lot of info about these Armstrong lever-action shocks. Here's a link to a Triumph page with some tuning info and a (somewhat pixellated)...
Trollhunter
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Jan 1, 2009
11:13 pm
34056
... There's no diagram in the manual because SAAB expected you to replace them or send them to a specialist for rebuilding. Andy in PDX OR...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 2, 2009
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34057
... On the other hand, if we didn't have power assist and power steering and power windows and power... on new cars, people who drive those overly complicated...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 2, 2009
12:18 am
34058
.. the specialist of choice is Peter C at Worldwide Auto parts in Wisconsin... http://www.nosimport.com .. he is the guy to get the work done, great shock...
Lester
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Jan 2, 2009
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34059
I sealed the washer and bolt to the pulley and shaft with high grade blue silicone sealant and the leak is gone. Bob ... that oil ... sprayed...
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Jan 2, 2009
2:11 am
34060
Has anyone had a problem with the key cylinder popping out on the 95/96 ignition? My friend Dick went to start his '72 96 last week, and the key wouldn't turn....
Andy Peterson
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Jan 3, 2009
6:52 pm
34061
That is interesting... I had that happen last year in Indiana. All I did was some manipulation of the key and the shifter it pushed back into place. I was...
J Vaughan
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Jan 3, 2009
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34062
Ditto. I had Peter do the shocks for my 95. They were done promptly and when one of them had a problem it was delt with. In fact I called told Peter the...
J Vaughan
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Jan 3, 2009
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34063
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/978330050.html This rare Saab is known as Model 95--the 2-door wagon. The running gear is the same as the Model 96:...
Zach
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Jan 3, 2009
10:50 pm
34064
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/979600522.html...
Zach
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Jan 5, 2009
4:31 am
34065
... But what does the underside look like. We've all seen some great looking fiberglass on totally rusted tubs. And those of us who have taken one of these...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 5, 2009
7:46 am
34066
Tony, I don't know if this is old news or not as I am just getting caught up after the holidays... I believe the 96 master cylinder is 3/4" ID. I know that is...
Stefan Vapaa
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Jan 5, 2009
4:22 pm
34067
Andy, Your description of what you saw on the 900 seems wrong. The hood vents at the rear of the hood just before the windshield push air INTO the engine bay...
Stefan Vapaa
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Jan 5, 2009
4:34 pm
34068
A rear anti-swaybar would DECREASE understeer. On a 96, one way to decrease understeer is to REMOVE the stock front anti-swaybar (if fitted). I've never driven...
Stefan Vapaa
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Jan 5, 2009
8:04 pm
34069
I've done it and had others. A rear bar working in tandem with the rear axle helps, especially with the removal of the front bar. ... ...
William 'Chip' Lamb
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Jan 5, 2009
8:41 pm
34070
Does anyone have a set of wheel bolts for Soccer ball alloys they can supply me? Or know where I might be able to get some? I am now the proud owner of a set...
Jonathan Hopper
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Jan 5, 2009
10:53 pm
34071
Recently there were some very reasonably priced new Sonett lug bolts on ebay. Give it a search. Dan Morley ... From: Jonathan Hopper...
Dan Morley
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Jan 6, 2009
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34072
Ebay Item number: 110332789066 ... From: vSAAB@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vSAAB@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hopper Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 5:54...
Nick Striglia
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Jan 6, 2009
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34073
... The Sonett uses a master cylinder similar to ( basically mirror image of) the '68 and earlier, non-vacuum-boosted master cylinder. I'm not sure that the...
Andy Peterson
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Jan 6, 2009
7:08 am
34074
Thanks Stefan I pick up the unit this weekend and will measure it for myself then. Tony ... From: Stefan Vapaa To: vSAAB@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January...
Tony Brooks
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Jan 6, 2009
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