Burnsside's 1986 9000 Turbo Repairs & Restoration

[Burnsside42]

So last week things got slow at work - the dealership I work at. So having my 86' 9000 sitting in the back lot I decided to toss some parts on the ol' gal and start getting her ready for Carlisle. No new pictures of the car as of yet - nothing cosmetically has changed (yet).....

So I replaced BOTH lower engine mounts; I replaced the rear lower with a SOLID aftermarket mount and the front with a factory style hydraulic motor mount. After doing this I then went on to replace the severely torn passenger side outer C/V boot.

I then sprayed down the "oil debris" from some smallish oil leak the engine has in hopes of maybe finding it's source - but overall it's a small average sort of seepage I am not too worried about right now.

Next up on the list;

• Replace both coolant temp sensors/sender & flush coolant
• Fit 16" Aero Wheels
• Replace the clutch master cylinder with NOS part
• Perform front end toe alignment
• Remove & repair driver seat manual seat height adjuster
• Locate a NOS Hella Passenger (RH) headlamp assembly
• Install NOS front grill
• Locate good condition "C Pillar" panels

- I love these old 9000's, so easy to work on -

Pictures from Eurocar show 6-19-2011 in Upstate NY;



Camping @ Carlisle 2011;



WANTED ITEMS:

• RH (Passenger) NOS Hella Headlamp Assembly
• Rear Louvers with hardware
• Hatch Glass Pull-Up Shades (2 side by side)
• Three Part 85' Only Trunk Spoiler
• Any Rare options for 85/86 MY
• Anything NOS for an 86' 9000
• Dash Vents (knobs are crumbling from age)

[Brad Lauzze]

I have the rear louvers sitting at my parents place, we were cleaning out my old bosses garage and he had it thrown on the scrap pile so I took it home with me. I have the upper hinge strip/hardware but no lower feet, should be easy enough to fab up something though. Shoot me a note if you're interested. I'm sure my parents would love to start downsizing the parts stash for cars we don't own

[Burnsside42]

PM SENT!

Also - just threw these on @ lunch today - thoughts?



There are 4 15" stockers in the truck - it sags normally - just not THAT much. Front end looks like a sky-jacker lift lol

[Brad Lauzze]

I think it looks really good. Always liked those wheels on that vintage of 9000. Now all you need are louvers and an Airflow Kit.

[Burnsside42]

I think it looks really good. Always liked those wheels on that vintage of 9000. Now all you need are louvers and an Airflow Kit.

Thanks! I had an airflow kit (well - Carlsson Kit) and I sold it a few years ago. I just want to have a rather stock and clean looking 86' 9000 with some fancy accessory things.

[Brad Lauzze]

That was kinda what I did with my '95 CSE, jazzed it up with a few accessories... '98 CSE wheels, accessory mud guards, bridge spoiler. Made it unique but not over the top.

[dantinne]

I may have a headlight for you... new, never installed... need to check storage to confirm it's the right side. Could you snap a picture of the dash vents you need? I should have some of those, too.

[Burnsside42]

ALL of them needed for dash vents.... will post picture later. Thanks


Later:

Not mine - but same dash. I need the Left, the Center and the far right - although i believe the far right is part of the glove box - so to start off, the left and center would be good.

[Shazam]

An ad from 2/15/12 has a louvers (ooops, looks like you found them). Nothing else you really want unless it's a Carlsson kit (ooops, looks like you won't). So, I guess you can ignore this whole post.
"Saab leftovers that I am very negotiable on- Pickup is a must in the NYC area. NO SHIPPING PLEASE- Saab 1988 9000 turbo hatchback louvers $100 obo, 9000 grey carlsson kit w/decklid spoiler and arches $250 obo, set of 91 aero rims need to be refinished w/caps $250, 1987 9000 maroon carpet mat set $40 obo, 9000 aero pass side pocket $30 obo, Saab dealership sign, wired, lights up, works about 7feet long-heavy $500, Pictures can be found in my gallery- https://picasaweb.google.com/negrogrande. If you see it in the gallery or it's still up then it's available. I also have an array of Acura fluids- coolant, manual transmission, atf fluid, awd fluid, etc. that I used on my Saabs- please email me with your needs- Good Luck"
Saabnet.com Saab Parts Classifieds

[Burnsside42]

Boy - that Carlsson kit is BEAT! If that thing was in 1/2 the shape my old kit was in I'd consider it based on it being the right color - but damn. Nice find - at least most of his prices are close to reality.