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RE: Update on V-6 repairs
Posted by John Cooper (more from John Cooper) on Mon, 19 Jul 1999 12:49:11
In Reply to: Update on V-6 repairs, M Fenster & J. Meinert, Fri, 16 Jul 1999 22:24:34
> pistons are very hard. much harder than valves. if there was damage to
> one
> of the pistons, it would be easy for them to see.
>
since the valves are in the head at an angle, the tendency is for them to
bend. The ones that are sticking down far enough to contact the pistons
are extended pretty far out of the guides and not firmly supported. The
likelyhood of damage to the piston is lessened.
over in the chamber and drive itself into the piston like a nail. It then
punched a valve-head sized hole in the Cylinder head on the next upstroke.
It was not a pretty sight. There was ?Antifreeze dripping out of the seam
in the resonator. We used a claw hammer to pull the valve out of the
piston. Found a neat round plug of aluminum in the sump where it punched
through the crown of the piston. That piston was deformed enough that I
ended up replacing it.
rocking it in the bore. If it rocks a lot more or alot less than the
others, then it's probably deformed. As a rule, pistons are not replaced
after this kind (16 valve) of incident.
definitely an interference engine. There was a recall in about 1992 on
turbo timing belts because they weren't making the 60,000 miles. I had a
friend with a NA engine. His wasn't recalled, but it did let go at about
50K. They fixed it, but it was a mess. I, on the other hand, was lucky
enough to have a Turbo. The dealer changed the belt under the recall.
10,000 miles later, the belt driven oil pump punched its way through the
timing cover. I was 50 miles from home and still had oil pressure. You
could see the pulley of the pump through the hole in the cover. I got 20
miles to the quart of 40 wt oil and made it home, then to the dealers the
next morning. I don't own it any more, but my guess is there's still oil
dripping off the undercarriage to this day.
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Subject: Press: 9-3 Viggen Flight Academy Clears Owners for Takeoff
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7/19/99
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Subject: 9-3 Viggen Flight Academy Clears Owners for Takeoff
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Saab's newest model comes standard with exclusive Road Atlanta-based
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NORCROSS, Ga.- Saab cars are valued for their long list of standard
equipment, and the limited edition Saab 9-3 Viggen is no exception. Saab's
newest model not only comes standard with a powerful range of performance,
safety, comfort and convenience features, but also delivers a unique
value-added program exclusively for owners. Every 9-3 Viggen buyer
receives, at no charge, a certificate for the Viggen Flight Academy, a
two-day intensive driver training session held at the world-class Road
Atlanta complex, located near Saab Cars USA's headquarters in Norcross, Ga.
Designed just for 9-3 Viggen owners, the program is taught by a team of
racing professionals. These Saab-savvy instructors work with small groups
of owners to ensure they get the most out of their front-wheel drive
performance car in everyday driving situations. A fleet of 9-3 Viggens will
be used exclusively throughout the program.
'The new 9-3 Viggen is the Saab for enthusiasts who crave performance,'
says Saab Cars USA's Director of Product Planning, Sean McNamara. 'We
wanted to reward these customers with a standard feature that maximizes the
9-3 Viggen experienceÑa hands-on driving school.'
The Viggen Flight Academy features 80 percent active driving instruction
and 20 percent classroom sessions. 'Owners will put training cars through a
number of 'in-flight' exercises, ranging from performance braking, shifting
and slalom maneuvers to safe, evasive techniques,' says McNamara. 'They
will get a chance to push the vehicle to its legal limits, and learn how to
control skids with proper steering, throttle and brake responses.'
Additional exercises will show owners how to handle vehicle weight transfer
during emergency lane changes and other useful defensive driving
techniques. The event concludes with a friendly autocross competition and
dinner with Saab Cars USA management. Four Viggen Flight Academy dates have
been set for the fall of 1999 and more will be introduced for 2000. Saab
enthusiasts can get information on the 9-3 Viggen, as well as the Viggen
Flight Academy at Saab Cars USA's web site (http://www.saabusa.com/viggen).
The Saab 9-3 ViggenÑwhich takes its name from Saab's JA37 Viggen jet
aircraftÑis a limited-production high-performance model developed jointly
by Saab Automobile AB's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team and Tom
Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). It features a long list of standard
performance-oriented equipment, including an enhanced high output turbo
engine, sports-tuned chassis, larger brakes, 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels,
sport seats and aggressive aerodynamics for a base price of $37,750. All
400 1999 9-3 Viggen models are Lightning Blue Coupes. For model year 2000,
a total of 1,000 units will be imported into the U.S., including
convertible and 5-door models, as well as silver and black exterior color
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