Saab 900 Turbo Engine Swap Update

What do you do when the head gasket blows? Rip the engine out to pop in a spare seemed like the right answer for me. Here's a quick explanation on why I went for a full engine swap VS. simply repairing the head gasket. Was it a good idea? Can't wait to read your comments below.

[@Pibur]

Good to have you back, Lee!

[@shanglee864]

Yessss I’ve got a commemorative edition, this is the stuff I need!

[@wobbles7915]

I bought an '88 900 Turbo a month ago and your videos have helped me. Great job getting right up on that horse, it's easy to get discouraged after losing years of progress all due to circumstances.

[@mneypit]

Swap update?! Great! Thanks Lee. Such an awesome resource for the community.

[@anglegrinder]

Missed these videos!

[@lambrinos]

One of the best auto presenters on KZbin. Glad to see a new video, keep them coming!

[@davydmir6565]

yes! good to see you again! missed the saab wrenching videos :)

[@RetrocarStyle]

SOOOOOO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK LEE!!

[@bleacheddoughnut9637]

Suck that your other car got totalled but the replacement looks good!

[@austinvitoux]

Looking good! Just took off my control arms on the front and dropped the rear axle and suspension on my SPG. Gotta pull the engine and gearbox next.

[@LeeKelso]

Lots of work there, but there’s something rewarding about developing such intimacy with these cars.

[@austinvitoux]

@@LeeKelso Most definitely. I went from oil changes to garage hero in one giant (and probably too quick of a) step. Very interesting to see how everything works.

[@chamaplays7019]

I love my 89 Saab 900 Manuel and want to convert it to a turbo.

[@LeeKelso]

Lots to that project to do it well, but it can be done.

[@chamaplays7019]

I have the motor and everything to put in it just need the time

[@ekelsoceli]

So about that BW Turbo upgrade?

[@ewastehandcraft3300]

Hi Mr Lee. Is it possible to swap a mercedes w123 engine, gearbox and suspension into a saab 900 classic?

[@LeeKelso]

I don't know that particular powerplant, but I'm skeptical. It would take engineering far beyond my feeble skills to give you a sound answer.