Sprint conversion, engine in, set backs.

[cleverusername]

It took a day, but I have managed to put a Sprint engine my 1500. It is big isn't it? Will the bonnet actually shut?

Alas I have discover two problems. One the timing cover is cracked, how I missed that on the bench I will never know. Hence my ad for one. I also have my doubts about using a Sabb 900 radiator, there isn't much room in the there, did I mention the engine is quite big?

[new to this]

It took a day, but I have managed to put a Sprint engine my 1500. It is big isn't it? Will the bonnet actually shut?

Alas I have discover two problems. One the timing cover is cracked, how I missed that on the bench I will never know. Hence my ad for one. I also have my doubts about using a Sabb 900 radiator, there isn't much room in the there, did I mention the engine is quite big?

Well done getting the engine in,how bad is the damage to the timing cover,where abouts are you

Dave

[cleverusername]

It took a day, but I have managed to put a Sprint engine my 1500. It is big isn't it? Will the bonnet actually shut?

Alas I have discover two problems. One the timing cover is cracked, how I missed that on the bench I will never know. Hence my ad for one. I also have my doubts about using a Sabb 900 radiator, there isn't much room in the there, did I mention the engine is quite big?

Well done getting the engine in,how bad is the damage to the timing cover,where abouts are you

Dave

Stress crack radiating from top offside corner. Thought it looked a bit mis-shapen when I fitted it. I don't think it is salvageable, the crack has spread about 2 inches and there is a small chunk missing. I am in Leeds.

[new to this]

It took a day, but I have managed to put a Sprint engine my 1500. It is big isn't it? Will the bonnet actually shut?

Alas I have discover two problems. One the timing cover is cracked, how I missed that on the bench I will never know. Hence my ad for one. I also have my doubts about using a Sabb 900 radiator, there isn't much room in the there, did I mention the engine is quite big?

Well done getting the engine in,how bad is the damage to the timing cover,where abouts are you

Dave

Stress crack radiating from top offside corner. Thought it looked a bit mis-shapen when I fitted it. I don't think it is salvageable, the crack has spread about 2 inches and there is a small chunk missing. I am in Leeds.

see if you can post a photo of the damage,if you cant get one,i know some one who may be able to weld it for you

Dave

[cleverusername]

Well done getting the engine in,how bad is the damage to the timing cover,where abouts are you

Dave

Stress crack radiating from top offside corner. Thought it looked a bit mis-shapen when I fitted it. I don't think it is salvageable, the crack has spread about 2 inches and there is a small chunk missing. I am in Leeds.

see if you can post a photo of the damage,if you cant get one,i know some one who may be able to weld it for you

Dave

Thanks for the offer, but it looks beyond saving I'm afraid.

[Carledo]

The radiator that I and others use is from a Saab 9-3, not a 900, whether there is any difference I couldn't say.

On the 9-3 rad there is some superfluous plastic shrouding on the sides that has to be cut off carefully. Then it fits nicely, even with a Sprint engine!

I don't have one myself, but i'm sure a timing cover won't be hard to source. I just feel your pain for having to change it!

Steve

[cleverusername]

The radiator that I and others use is from a Saab 9-3, not a 900, whether there is any difference I couldn't say.

On the 9-3 rad there is some superfluous plastic shrouding on the sides that has to be cut off carefully. Then it fits nicely, even with a Sprint engine!

I don't have one myself, but i'm sure a timing cover won't be hard to source. I just feel your pain for having to change it!

Steve

Own fault, should have looked more carefully, in hidesite it was warped.

As for the rad, I had another look, I think it will fit if I cut the top mount off which will foul the bonnet. Will also need a slim fan, the Saab unit is far too fat.

[Carledo]

You will definitely need a slimline fan, I got away with the Saab one only because my Vauxhall engine sits 4" further back and even then, it was a tight squeeze! Spal fan is the favoured one around the forum.

Steve