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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts |  Posted - 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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EdinburghJoe
V4 Fan
United Kingdom
162 Posts | Posted - 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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Betsy67
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
409 Posts | Posted - 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 :-) | |
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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts | Posted - 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. | |
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Derek
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2192 Posts | Posted - 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. | |
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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts | Posted - 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. | |
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melle
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
3833 Posts | Posted - 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?
www.saabv4.com | |
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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts | Posted - 02 Feb 2022 : 15:48:12
| | PM previously sent, Melle. | |
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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts | Posted - 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. | |
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SAAB96L
V4 Mad
United Kingdom
519 Posts | Posted - 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. | |
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96-V4: Engine Brace Bar
