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SAAB96LPosted - 25 Jan 2022 : 19:01:30
Hello,

Slightly odd question.

Is the engine bay bracing bar completely straight OR does it have a very shallow curve towards the bulkhead ??

Placed a level against mine and it certainly does have a subtle curve.

I am replacing it, but I wanted to check before making a new one and welding it in.

Thank you.

Richard.
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SAAB96LPosted - 05 Feb 2022 : 13:30:20
Hello,

To complete the thread, I have decided to replicate and make an identical shaped bracing bar that is currently fitted to the car, being the OE item.

Many thanks.

Richard.
SAAB96LPosted - 02 Feb 2022 : 17:36:59
Hello,

For those folk who have needed to replace the bracing bar, has anyone used square steel tube rather than circular ??

The brace bar size is 720mm x 25mm x 1.5mm

Regards.

Richard.
SAAB96LPosted - 02 Feb 2022 : 15:48:12
PM previously sent, Melle.
mellePosted - 30 Jan 2022 : 20:33:23
There are two types, later cars have a different one to accommodate a bigger battery. Most are bent from repeated engine removal by incompetent mechanics (I know 'cause I am one...). Why are you replacing yours Richard?

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SAAB96LPosted - 27 Jan 2022 : 15:15:41
Many thanks Derek, that is certainly a useful option to consider; I will have a look at that as I'm in the garage tomorrow.

Regards.

Richard.
DerekPosted - 27 Jan 2022 : 11:35:42
You could consider fitting a bolt in bar. Very useful when removing/fitting the engine. Take a precise measurement between the shock towers before removing the bar in case of body flex.
SAAB96LPosted - 26 Jan 2022 : 14:43:39
Thank you both for your replies, that is most helpful. At first I thought I was imagining it, but with a straight edge there proved to be a subtle curve. No accident damage to the bar of any sort, hence reasoning it may be OE design.

Regards.

Richard.
Betsy67Posted - 26 Jan 2022 : 12:48:12
Can't say this is something I've noticed - will have a look tonight.
Having a slight curve might be a 'factory thing' to allow for a microscopic bit of flex ?
Could also be where someone has previously whacked it doing an engine replacement :-)
EdinburghJoePosted - 26 Jan 2022 : 12:04:12
Interesting - mine definitely has a bend in it. Seems counter to its purpose, I always thought...

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