Andy's Saab Turbo Sport

[DavebGsi]

it really is incredible you made it mate, that story is character building to say the least!
You were well worthy of your trophy buddy!

 

[Kev_mk3]

Andy did you put anything on the crossmemeber to stop the oil cooler pipes rubbing as they look close?


Also what did you paint the engine bits with? Your engine cover was done with cans years ago wasnt it?


For a quick clean looks brilliant after 2 years lol Nice work!

 

[Mattydmk3]

Cheers lol. F28 with Quaife ATB, and the manifold is SAS Customs

Nice! I'm just back from holiday so next on the list is I'm going to try packing out the spring with washers for the pressure relief valve to see if I can get oil pressure. I've read that it's been tried and tested and worked so hopefully I'll be back on the rd. Defo going to look into that manifold

 

[Andy_Mk3]

it really is incredible you made it mate, that story is character building to say the least!
You were well worthy of your trophy buddy!

Yup was a miracle Cheers tho, and thanks to everyone who voted for me

Andy did you put anything on the crossmemeber to stop the oil cooler pipes rubbing as they look close?


Also what did you paint the engine bits with? Your engine cover was done with cans years ago wasnt it?


For a quick clean looks brilliant after 2 years lol Nice work!

No mate, they are quite close and I probably will get the bumper back off to sort them a little better. Engine itself was painted by hand with engine enamel, the rast was sprayed in 2k, straight silver and satin black. Rocker cover was done a few years back with halfords rattle cans, I'll 2k it eventually

It needs a proper good day spending on it, will do that before retro rides

Nice! I'm just back from holiday so next on the list is I'm going to try packing out the spring with washers for the pressure relief valve to see if I can get oil pressure. I've read that it's been tried and tested and worked so hopefully I'll be back on the rd. Defo going to look into that manifold

Never heard of that one before My oil pressure is amazing since the rebuild, probably gained over a bar of pressure when hot!

 

[Kev_mk3]

No mate, they are quite close and I probably will get the bumper back off to sort them a little better. Engine itself was painted by hand with engine enamel, the rast was sprayed in 2k, straight silver and satin black. Rocker cover was done a few years back with halfords rattle cans, I'll 2k it eventually

It needs a proper good day spending on it, will do that before retro rides

Just park it next to mine will make yours look so much better I doubt I will get any time to touch it I think I am going to paint my spare cover to match parts of the car but will see how the wrinkle cover comes out

 

[Mattydmk3]

Yup was a miracle Cheers tho, and thanks to everyone who voted for me



No mate, they are quite close and I probably will get the bumper back off to sort them a little better. Engine itself was painted by hand with engine enamel, the rast was sprayed in 2k, straight silver and satin black. Rocker cover was done a few years back with halfords rattle cans, I'll 2k it eventually

It needs a proper good day spending on it, will do that before retro rides



Never heard of that one before My oil pressure is amazing since the rebuild, probably gained over a bar of pressure when hot!

Apparently the spring goes weak resulting in loss of oil pressure, 1-4 washers behind it firming it up again rebuilds the pressure "apparently" I've tried everything else. One last shot before I either buy a running car and go for 3 times a charm or just give up and sell the lot.

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Apparently the spring goes weak resulting in loss of oil pressure, 1-4 washers behind it firming it up again rebuilds the pressure "apparently" I've tried everything else. One last shot before I either buy a running car and go for 3 times a charm or just give up and sell the lot.

Interesting, never heard of that at all! Do you have an oil pressure gauge?

 

[Mattydmk3]

Interesting, never heard of that at all! Do you have an oil pressure gauge?

Yes, I'm using a friend's. No pressure when hot and very little when cold. Adding one washer at a time should gradually increase pressure. One at first. Check pressure hot and cold then the 2nd etc until your pressure is where it needs to be.

 

[Mr.Negative]

Wow, good effort there pal! I knew you were putting a lot of effort in and cutting it fine but with the "little issues" you came up against you did well to get to vboa!

 

[Andy]

Pah! If you’re not still rebuilding it the night before you’re due to leave... you’re not trying hard enough.

But seriously though, good job getting it from nearly a bare shell, to show ready (and award winning) in such little time. I’d of given up and rented a car if I had that much to do in time.
One of my favourite mk3s on here fo’ sho’.

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Yes, I'm using a friend's. No pressure when hot and very little when cold. Adding one washer at a time should gradually increase pressure. One at first. Check pressure hot and cold then the 2nd etc until your pressure is where it needs to be.

Well I do hope it improves things for you mate!

Wow, good effort there pal! I knew you were putting a lot of effort in and cutting it fine but with the "little issues" you came up against you did well to get to vboa!

Thanks Leon, and yes it was pushing me to breaking point, mentally and physically!

Pah! If you’re not still rebuilding it the night before you’re due to leave... you’re not trying hard enough.

But seriously though, good job getting it from nearly a bare shell, to show ready (and award winning) in such little time. I’d of given up and rented a car if I had that much to do in time.
One of my favourite mk3s on here fo’ sho’.

Every year until now I've had everything ready to go the night before, I literally have the Friday to put everything in the car and go.. this year was quite different

Thank you for the kind words though

 

[Gareth]

Just been having a browse I'm pleased the cylinder head was in good shape for you. I didn't even notice it was ported and polish.. hope you keep on top of the car now it's a lovely motor. Roll on vboa this year

 

[Joycey]

Some great work being done on this which I've been missing! Will have to keep myself updated lol

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Hi all, I can't believe how long it's been since I updated this! Not really a lot to report currently. The car is still with me, currently off the road as we've been saving up for moving house etc so the mk3 has been put on hold for a while. Hopefully have it back on the road next year as I do miss it.

I have just noticed it was exactly 10 years ago today I bought this car. It's been a big part of my life and I certainly hope to have it another 10 years! Been going through some old paperwork and found the receipt the old guy I bought it from wrote out

 

[astranaut]

Makes me feel really old that you've had yours 11 years, ive had mine 13, and the members that have come and gone since you started your thread. Great to see you still have it. Seems there's only us diehards left

 

[harvey]

Happy ownership birthday Andy_Mk3

astranaut I feel older as the wife has owned hers since 1999, a whole 22years EEK it won't be going anywhere for the foreseeable future, might make 30 years at this rate!

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Makes me feel really old that you've had yours 11 years, ive had mine 13, and the members that have come and gone since you started your thread. Great to see you still have it. Seems there's only us diehards left

I know man, it's crazy. Yes lots of people have come and gone over the years, I'm here to stay for a while yet though It's great that there's still diehards like yourself hanging onto them though

Happy ownership birthday Andy_Mk3

astranaut I feel older as the wife has owned hers since 1999, a whole 22years EEK it won't be going anywhere for the foreseeable future, might make 30 years at this rate!

Thanks! 22 years that's some going. I was only 7 years old in 1999

 

[DavebGsi]

I think the people left here are gonna own their cars forever now lol

 

[Andy_Mk3]

I think the people left here are gonna own their cars forever now lol

Yup, them there's people like Kev_mk3 who just be here forever dreaming of having another

 

[Kev_mk3]

Yup, them there's people like Kev_mk3 who just be here forever dreaming of having another

I buy them mod them then sell them, then crave another when I shouldnt lol