Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 17:36:21 -0000 From: "Alistair Dore" <alistairdorenospamo.com> Subject: Re: 900 Classic tailgate breakaway - Any ideas?
Yeah, seems to be unusual on SAABs. This happened to my wifes fiesta, except the break was on the tailgate. Therefore for £20 she ended up driving a mint green fiesta with a purple tailgate......until I bought her a 900S...:-)) The screw Idea did work, although I only regard it a as a temporary fix.... Got the roof panel out, scraped off much of the foam before I realised the panel seems to be compressed rockwool, (Like insulation in your loft, attic) Needless to say I have some serious scratching to do! I have sprayed the passenger side with a UPVA glue/water mix to settle the problem, will look into getting the material for it this week. I'll keep you posted if you're interested. Thanks for the advice so far guys, shame the group is so poorly supported. Cheers Al "Alistair Dore" <alistairdorenospamyonder.co.uk> wrote in message news:Ly50c.608$Dq6.489nospam-binary.blueyonder.co.uk... > I own a 1986 8v 900 Classic > She cost me £300 in 2003, and another £500 so far. Cheap motoring or what! > > Unfortunately the dreaded iron worm has destroyed the mounting > nipple/pin/thing for the Left hand tailgate gas lift, on the body work. > > My tailgate now closes like madam guilotine! Anyone else had this problem? > I can email pictures if you're really interested. I'm no mechanic but I had > considered a heavy self tapping screw, my usual mechanic, Aeromotive Saab of > Birstal in west yorkshire has not seen this before and suggests welding > another nipple/pin/thing. > > As an aside how hard is relining the roof? I can get the materials for > about £60, but dont want to waste the money if it's a really hard job. > > Cheers > > Al > >
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