[MadSciontst]

I just drove home my first Saab, A 95 convertible 900s 5 spd. I never drove one before. Well I have to say that I love this car, Handles like a dream and the 2.3 is pretty snappy. I have a few issues to tend to. The rear window has to be resealed(todays project) and some minor things. I will post later on the repair.

 

[98se420]

Welcome to SC im sure youll find it very informative and helpful... We like pics btw

 

[CleveSaab]

Yea, the 2.3 is no slouch. One of the best NA 4 cylinder engines ever.
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the central!

 

[Tweek's Turbos]

Nice, my mom's 900 is a 2.3 also.

You should check out the Carlisle Import thread in events and plan on joining us.

 

[earthworm]

I just drove home my first Saab, A 95 convertible 900s 5 spd. I never drove one before. Well I have to say that I love this car, Handles like a dream and the 2.3 is pretty snappy. I have a few issues to tend to. The rear window has to be resealed(todays project) and some minor things. I will post later on the repair.

Welcome to SaabCentralized.
I can't imagine how a man is to reseal a convertible rear window.
We do have plenty of convertible owners here who will help.
The 2.3 will last a long time, its not baked in an oven as the turbocharged engine is...heat and moisture are problems for motor vehicles.
Good luck and success on the projects.:cheesy:

 

['97 Saab SE Turbo]

It seems like there was a how-to on Townsends site, and maybe even one on Nick's genuinesaab.com site.

Here's the link for Townsendimports:

http://www.townsendimports.com/Saab_TSB_Folder/Saab_TSB_pdfs/811_1711.PDF

... Ron

 

[MadSciontst]

window fixed

OK heres the way I went. I used a product called eterna-bond. Its a 4 inch rubber roofing repair and seam tape,this stuff sticks to almost any surface. The best part is that it is peel and stick. Once it is applied it is stuck. Works great for the tops that have shrunk.Took me about an hour to cut strips and reattach the glass. No priming just clean with acetone and you are ready. Also no drying time.

 

['97 Saab SE Turbo]

Is that seal rubber-based? If it is, it may melt when the temps get high inside the car in the summer. A friend of mine had a barn reroof done and before they did the shingles & tar paper, they put on a layer of rubber (sounded like ice dam material) that drips through the plywood seams when the roof heats up. It's done that for the last 10 years and ruined lots of stuff up in the second floor of the barn... Ron

 

[MadSciontst]

Eterna bond

This stuff is gauranteed for 15 years against UV. They use it for rv roofs also.Its also weather resistant. Its a commercial seam tape and patch material.

 

['97 Saab SE Turbo]

Let us know how it work in 14 years or so... Ron

 

[MadSciontst]

Some Pics

Heres a pic of my NG900 vert.

 

[Harquebus]

Ahh, the ubiquitous SAAB headlight wiper salute. :cheesy: I salute you back sir, and welcome to the brotherhood.
The 2.3 liter was good enough to be on a 10 Best Engines List for two years in a row (1995 & 1996) and it is proving true. Those motors are like the proverbial Timex.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward's_10_Best_Engines

Heres a pic of my NG900 vert.

 

[MadSciontst]

WOW I did not now that the engines were in the 10 top best. All the same I love this car. Very fun to drive and handles like a dream. Thank You.