Saab 2.0L Big Turbo Build (Part 5) - Turbo Plumbing & ENGINE BACK IN

Reviving the Saab 9-3: Installing New Parts and Prepping the Engine

In this episode, we dive into an extensive selection of parts for the Saab 9-3, including the exhaust manifold gasket, timing cover gasket, balance shaft guide, turbo oil and water line kit, additional exhaust manifold studs, and the F40 slave cylinder. Watch as we tackle installing these parts, accommodate the intricacies of the timing chain cover and water pump, and prepare the engine to be reinstalled. From dealing with banjo fittings and oil lines to fabricating a solution for the turbo oil drain line, get an in-depth look at the meticulous process of getting this engine ready to run. Join us for some real hands-on work and stay tuned for the next episode where we aim to start the engine!

0:00 - 1:56 Summary of all new parts going on
1:57 - 2:25 Getting timing setup to work on
2:26 -3:20 New Balance Shaft Guide, Tensioner, and Gasket
3:21 - 3:44 Installing Timing Chain Cover
3:45 - 5:44 Water pump issues explained
5:45 - 6:19 Finishing timing chain cover and front main seal
6:20 - 6:43 A/C Condenser Install & Belt Tensioner Install
6:44 - 10:13 Exhaust manifold studs, gasket, and nuts
10:14 - 10:25 Studs for ZZP LNF T3 Exhaust Manifold
10:26 - 11:19 Playing around with GTX 3582 oil drain line
11:20 - 12:21 Explaining all coolant and oil line options and sizing for big turbo and stock Saab 2.0 feed/return locations
12:22 - 12:40 Finalizing turbo oil feed line behind coolant crossover pipe
12:41 - 13:18 Testing banjo and AN line sizing for coolant feed from stock water block
13:19 - 15:53 Banjo bolt and AN Line sizes for oil and coolant on turbo and Ecotec block
15:54 - 16:46 Prepping engine for oil pan pull and reinstall
16:47 - 18:00 Oil pan prep, gasket maker, and reinstall
18:01 - 19:43 F40 6-Speed Manual Transmission Slave Cylinder and Bleeder Valve
19:44 - 21:39 Fabrication of collar to hold oil return line into block
21:40 - 23:19 B207R 2.0L Saab engine going back into car
23:20 GM Stage 1 MAP Sensors & Summary of build status