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This thread will contain a listing of suppliers who are known to be able to supply hard to get 99 and 90 parts, either new or used.

Becuase certain parts ARE hard to find, it cannot be guaranteed that any particular company will have them, even if they are listed here. If you do find that a supplier no longer stocks a part, please PM myself and I will alter the listing accordingly.

The thread is made up of the following headings:

0 General
1 Tools
2 Engine
3 Electrical System
4 Transmission
5 Brakes
6 Front Assembly - Steering
7 Suspension - Wheels
8 Body

This corresponds to the typical layout of Saab manuals. Each heading is part of one post.

Adding to the listing:

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General

General items to go here. Includes such things as OE quality headsets etc.

0.1 Engine

a) Elring gaskets sets (OEM) also available through Staffordshire Engine Components Ltd (SEC), stoke-on-trent, ST64NQ Tel 01782 790444. Recommended by Tomarse.

b) Conversion gasket set available through PFS contains metal gearbox to block gasket. Suits B and H engines. Aftermarket manufacture, part number 11.9035 (put this in a quote request). Parts For Saabs: http://www.partsforsaabs.com/
Recommended by Nutcase.

0.2 Electrical system
0.3 Transmission
0.4 Brakes
0.5 Front wheel suspension, Steering device
0.6 Suspension system, wheels
0.7 Car body

 

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Tools

Updated 23/06/06

Both Saab OE or equivalent tools, and also non-Saab specific tools that can help no end.

I've found recently that trying to obtain genuine Saab tools is difficult, as all the part numbers bounce back as obsolete. I have found however that perseverance pays off - they often ARE available.

1.2 Engine
1.3 Electrical System
1.4 Transmission
1.5 Brakes
1.6 Front Assembly - Steering
1.7 Suspension - Wheels
1.8 Body

a) "Spline" bits to fit the special screws on the door hinges (hinge to door screws) are available from Toolspot: http://www.toolspot.co.uk/category/spline-bits

Probably available from most decent tool suppliers, the hard part was determining the type of bit.

Recommended by Mark_A and nutcase

 

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2 Engine

Updated 10/03/06


2.1 Engine (including mountings, cylinder head, cylinder block)

a) B engine Timing chain and tensioner available through JamSaab, Bristol UK. Jamsaab: 0117 986 9997 Unit 22, Durley Lane, Keynsham Bristol BS31 2AJ Recommended by Tomarse.

b) Gearbox/Block gasket. Metal item available as individual item from Jamsaab. (also comes in a bottom end gasket set (conversion), but is usually a paper item). Recommended by Tomarse.

c) Conversion gasket set available through PFS contains metal gearbox to block gasket. Suits B and H engines. Aftermarket manufacture, part number 11.9035 (put this in a quote request). Parts For Saabs: http://www.partsforsaabs.com/
Recommended by Nutcase.

d) Elring gaskets sets (OEM) also available through Staffordshire Engine Components Ltd (SEC), stoke-on-trent, ST64NQ Tel 01782 790444. Recommended by Tomarse.

e) Valve adjustment shims available from CC Engine Services (15.5mm diameter, normally supplied for Rovers). http://www.rollingroadtune.co.uk/tappetshims.htm 0118 9677799 Recommended by Tomarse.

2.2 Lubrication System
2.3 Fuel System - Carburettor

a) Fuel pipe (tank to/from front of car). Available from FWB www.fwb.co.uk Matches the existing pipe and the old end fittings work in it. Takes about 8m to do a car (4m each way including the return) p/n 239AGLC - 8MM OD x 6mm ID black nylon tube - sold per metre (76p/metre).

Also available - crimp/compression fit circlular clips to clamp the end fittings on even better on the above sized pipe:

p/n 188NRC - Wade "O" clips OC5. (£2.26/qty 10)

Recommended by Tomarse.

2.4 Fuel System - Injected (D & K Jetronic)

a) Fuel pipe (tank to/from front of car). Available from FWB www.fwb.co.uk Matches the existing pipe and the old end fittings work in it. Takes about 8m to do a car (4m each way including the return) p/n 239AGLC - 8MM OD x 6mm ID black nylon tube - sold per metre (76p/metre).

Also available - crimp/compression fit circlular clips to clamp the end fittings on even better on the above sized pipe:

p/n 188NRC - Wade "O" clips OC5. (£2.26/qty 10)

Recommended by Tomarse.

b) Bosch fuel injection components available through Automotive Parts Distribution Ltd. - 01603 486020 You might need Bosch part numbers to order as our cars aren't mainstream any more

Recommended by Nutcase.

2.5 Inlet & Exhaust systems (including EGR & Lamda)
2.6 Cooling system

a) 99 Radiators (MY 77-) are available through Parts For Saabs. Aftermarket version without bleed tap. http://www.partsforsaabs.com/ Recommended by Nutcase.

2.7 Engine control (throttle, choke)
2.8 Supercharging system

a) Wastegate diaphragms MAY beavailable from Jamsaab, Bristol UK. Jamsaab: 0117 986 9997 Unit 22, Durley Lane, Keynsham Bristol BS31 2AJ Recommended by Nutcase.

b) Wastegate diaphragms (afternarket) available through Malbrad Saab specialists. http://www.malbrad.co.uk/ Recommended by Nutcase (although not tried)
c) Used wastegate components are available through Malbrad Saab specialists. http://www.malbrad.co.uk/ Recommended by Nutcase.

d) Wastegate valves are now available through Saab again. Part number is 9307539

 

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3 Electrical System

Updated 23/06/06

3.1 Battery and cables
3.2 Alternator

a) Alternator components, and possibly other electrical componenents/assemblies are available through Wood Auto Supplies Ltd. http://www.woodauto.com/aboutUs.aspx

Reccomended by Wallace/77

3.3 Starter Motor
3.4 Ignition system

a) Bosch ignition components available through Automotive Parts Distribution Ltd. - 01603 486020 You might need Bosch part numbers to order as our cars aren't mainstream any more

Recommended by Nutcase.

3.5 Lighting
3.6 Electrical equipment - other (eg. horn, wipers, washers, switches etc.)
3.7 Wiring and fuses (includes instruments)

 

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4 Transmission

Last updated 7/03/06

4.1 Clutch
4.2 Clutch control

a) New 99 (-81? and RHD only?) Clutch master cylinder bodies are available from Highgate saab (www.highgate.uk.com, 01827 287900). Useful if yours has become to worn or scored and wont work even with new seals. Recommended by Tomarse.

b) Clutch Master and slave cylinder seal kits. also available from Highgate (details above) Recommended by Tomarse.

4.3 Gearbox, manual

a) Layshaft (countershaft) needle bearings for the 4 speed box up 1973-1981 (saab part number 8712382) is available through Bearing Supplies (Norwich) Ltd. 01603 891800 www.bearing-supplies.co.uk Part number K20X26X20 £6.11 each Recommended by Nutcase.

b) Layshaft for all 4 speed boxes 1973- is still available from Saab as a single item rather than the kit with thrust washers. Part number 8711509. Cost approx £90 + VAT The thrust washers are NLA.

4.4 Gearbox control, manual
4.5 Gearbox, automatic
4.6 Gearbox control, automatic

 

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5 Brakes

5.1 Front and rear brakes
5.2 Footbrake system (master cylinder, pipes etc.)
5.3 Handbrake system

 

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6 Front Assembly - Steering

6.1 Front wheel suspension (Hubs, A-arms, bushes etc. NOT springs!)
6.2 Steering

a) Steering rack bushes. 1974- versions available from Jamsaab, Bristol UK. Round (UK passenger side) is nylon, U shaped (UK driver side) is rubber. Jamsaab: 0117 986 9997 Unit 22, Durley Lane, Keynsham Bristol BS31 2AJ Recommended by Nutcase.

 

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7 Suspension - Wheels

7.1 Front suspension (springs, shock absorbers etc.)

a) Bilstein shock absorbers (99T OEM) are still available through Malbrad Saab specialists. http://www.malbrad.co.uk/ Recommended by Funkman. I have also used Malbrad on a number of occasions and have nothing but praise!

7.2 Wheels
7.3 Rear suspension

a) Bilstein shock absorbers (99T OEM) are still available through Malbrad Saab specialists. http://www.malbrad.co.uk/

 

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8 Body

8.1 Main body (floor, roof, sunroof, rear wheel arches, valances etc.)

a) Hadrian Body panels - limited items, but includes 99 Rear wheel arch repair panels (inner and outer), and sills. Available through many UK aftermarket parts suppliers, their website has a dealer locator. http://www.carpanels.co.uk/ Recommended by Tomarse (although I have bought one of their petrol tanks for a metro!)

b) Front spoiler fixings -
"Rawlplug Rawlnut Flexy-Plug's" are very close to the original fixings (a nut set in a rubber sleeve that expands and grips when tightened). Datasheet here . The M6 ones that fit in a 13mm hole are closest to the saab ones.
Available from FWB - www.fwb.co.uk (you can buy in person in small quantities from the branches listed on the site), and other fasteners and fixings shops . Focus DIY seem to stock some sizes but are expensive. Recommended by Tomarse.

8.2 Instrument panel
8.3 Bonnet, front wings (Hood, front Fenders)
8.4 Doors, boot lid (trunk lid)
8.5 Upholstery, interior equipment & paint
8.6 Heating & Ventilation
8.7 Bumpers

 

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A few bits added recently. Mostly in the engine category. Remember, please let me know if a particular supplier is out of stocks, or you find an alternative.