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Re: Calling Joe 1999 9-5 With 9000 Engine Running & Dri Posted by Joe [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: Calling Joe 1999 9-5 With 9000 Engine Running & Dri, 4liter, Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:18:14 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I did it myself with lots of help from this and other boards, a lot of people in Europe have already done this conversion. I think I paid $650 for the B234 with fairly low miles, I sold off some of the bits that were not needed (B234 head, B235 crank for example) which made the true cost lower. I replaced all the chains, guides, balance tensioner, etc at the same time with OEM parts. I don't know what a mechanic would charge, I think finding an experienced Saab mechanic willing to do this and stand behind it might be an issue. I chose a motor that did not needs rings/bearings etc -- I have much more confidence in a factory-built motor with low miles than a rebuilt one. It was a fun project, if I found another 9-5 needing an engine I'd sell this one and do it again. Good luck.
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