12.03.2011 Smoke, loss of power Towed home, put on jack stands to assess the damage.		12.03.2011 Temporary replacement Borrowed from a good friend. The most un-Saab car you can imagine.
	12.03.2011 Tilt and pull Removing the engine throught the top, did not want to mess with the subframe. Used a load leveller to tilt the engine and pull it with the gearbox attached.		12.03.2011 Engine stand The whole thing was surprisingly easy. Once the engine is out of the car, the gearbox can be easily removed and a stand bolted on.
	12.03.2011 First sign of trouble This hole in the block does not look good.		12.03.2011 Melted spark plug The spark plug #2 melted completely.
	12.03.2011 Where is the piston? A gaping hole where piston #2 used to be. The pin was strong enough to dig 3-4 mm deep grooves in cylinder walls before it stopped.		12.03.2011 There it is! Most of the piston remains found in the oil pan. It made four holes in the block. Some bits lodged themselves in the balance shaft chamber.
	12.03.2011 Head removed The head is scored, but not that bad. The head gasket was in perfect shape.		12.03.2011 Bent valves All four valves are bent. The head is off to the machine shop.
	24.03.2011 Hood Figured it would be a good time to repaint the hood while it's off the car.		01.04.2011 Parts arrived The parts order has arrived!
	01.04.2011 Head machined The head is back, nicely cleaned up and machined.		01.04.2011 Head assembled Replaced the bent valves with a new set, refreshed the seals, and topped it off with a pair of T5 camshafts.
	02.04.2011 B204L block This block came off my old 1995 900 convertible, with a mileage almost three times less than the 9-5.		02.04.2011 Head attached Assembled the engine with new seals and gaskets.
	03.04.2011 Engine finished The manifolds, turbo and other accessories are bolted on.		16.04.2011 Clutch New Aero clutch and pressure plate installed.
	04.04.2011 Gearbox installed The gearbox is on next.		04.04.2011 Engine crane Lowering the engine back into the bay.
	04.04.2011 In the car Engine mounts attached, the hoist can go back to storage.

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