Wrench buddy near Danbury, CT? (Clutch), need garage, perhaps sell 951
10-27-2008, 02:29 AM
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I was hoping to drive up and meet yah guys but i dont think ill be able to. I need to finish putting my friends front end together in hopes of making an auto-x the following sunday. Its about a 2-hr drive for me one way, not a huge deal but gonna be way to much driving to do in one day and still have time to finish my friends car.
10-27-2008, 04:14 PM
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Cool, looking forward to it.
Jason at Paragon is trying to get my flywheel shipped to me in time, there's a small chance it won't make it. I guess they don't have those in stock and their supplier is running behind.
Even if I don't have the new aluminum flywheel, I'll take my chances with the old one. It's probably fine given how gently I usually drive.
See you guys on the 1st.
Van: Mind PM'ing me your address?
Dan: Bringing the 997?
Jason at Paragon is trying to get my flywheel shipped to me in time, there's a small chance it won't make it. I guess they don't have those in stock and their supplier is running behind.
Even if I don't have the new aluminum flywheel, I'll take my chances with the old one. It's probably fine given how gently I usually drive.
See you guys on the 1st.
Van: Mind PM'ing me your address?
Dan: Bringing the 997?
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10-28-2008, 04:34 PM
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I'm hoping for a 2 piece crossover pipe... For some reason, when I've been underneath the car before I seem to have noticed a two piece. I hope my memory is right, although, I don't think any stock 86' could have a two piece.
10-28-2008, 05:14 PM
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Ahhhh. I'm getting a warm and fuzzy feeling reading all of this. I'm a newbe just purchasing my 951 last Saturday and the comradery and willingness to help each other out is very promising.
I wish I was back east so I could show up and get some experience myself. Haven't turned a wrench on mine yet, but it's coming. I never wanted to be a Saab mechanic either until my 900 turbo convertible transmission linkage broke. Bear with me, I'm still getting my learn on.
86 951 Stock (I think. Has definitely been to track by previous owner)
92 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible (4 sale)
91 Lexus ES250
94 Jeep Cherokee
I wish I was back east so I could show up and get some experience myself. Haven't turned a wrench on mine yet, but it's coming. I never wanted to be a Saab mechanic either until my 900 turbo convertible transmission linkage broke. Bear with me, I'm still getting my learn on.86 951 Stock (I think. Has definitely been to track by previous owner)
92 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible (4 sale)
91 Lexus ES250
94 Jeep Cherokee
10-29-2008, 06:14 PM
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If anyone coming to Van's has an extra coolant thermostat, I'll take it off your hands. I watched my temp climb really slowly this cold morning...
10-30-2008, 11:28 AM
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I doubt they'd have one in stock... but they can probably get one for you for the next day. Same with a Porsche, VW, BMW, Audi, etc shop. They should be able to order it for the next day.
10-30-2008, 11:35 AM
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Van,
Ok i'll try to get ahold of a thermostat today then.
Looks like I won't be getting the aluminum flywheel in time, seems some trouble with the supplier.
I do have all of the other parts in hand though.
Ok i'll try to get ahold of a thermostat today then.
Looks like I won't be getting the aluminum flywheel in time, seems some trouble with the supplier.
I do have all of the other parts in hand though.
