I sourced a 130A alternator (NG900, OG9-3, 9-5 unit) to try and make work on my c900. As I posted earlier, my car currently has the stock 80A alternator on it. For comparison's sake I borrowed a 70A c900 alternator from a friend to see what I'd need to 'convert' the 9-3 alternator to work on a c900....

After about 5000 miles I figured it's about time to put up the full update here. A lot has happened since my last post, so let's get into it! When I was prepping to get the car back on the road again I planned on installing another used engine, as I expected my problems to come from the bottom end. ...

It's been a while, but I figured it's about time for an update here.. I got the car running again a couple of weeks ago. Still have some work to do to get it through inspection to be able to drive it on the road as well, but at least it runs! First thing we did after getting the car in the shop was ...

I did measure for resistance through the plug wires, forgot to mention that in the post above. 1. 3500 Ohm 2. 2800 Ohm 3. 2460 Ohm 4. 1800 Ohm I also tested if the spark plug and cable were okay on the side of the road by starting it with the plug out but attached to the cable, I definately saw it s...

Small update; I've got the car sitting at home now, still working through the damage claim with the transporter. The ignition switch only turns between lock and P, I can put it in every gear with no issue and it doesn't lock in reverse anymore. Not sure how they did it, but they managed to break it....

The DIC gets a bad rep for being expensive to replace and going bad all the time, but IMO it's mostly due to age. Any individual coilpack that's 20+ years old and has probably done a few 100k miles is likely to be meh as well. As far as I'm aware, it's good practice to replace all coilpacks if one g...

Car has since been dropped off at a local shop (since AAA wouldn't take it to a home address). When I got the call from the shop that the car had been delivered they also mentioned the transporter had managed to break the ignition switch. Car goes into every gear but the key won't turn anymore.. I s...

So far I really enjoy them! Although it sometimes feels like the valving could be a little better for stiffer springs. I wonder if GAZ would do custom stuff for that if you contacted them. I just ordered 'regular' adjustables through their webshop. Fixed the most annoying door rattle EVER last thurs...

The T8 Special was a special edition for the Swedish market, only built for the 1989 model year. Basically a fully loaded SPG/Aero/T16s, just with the 8v turbo engine. I think it was put together to help get rid of the last 8v cars. My car originally started life with the B201 Turbo engine in it, bu...

Scored a 9-3 130 amp unit at the ez pull. Toyed with mounting it to a c900 engine. In order to use stock mounting hardware a sleeve will need to be pressed to compensate for the smaller mount bolts. The belts just don't line up properly. Either the whole unit needs to move forward 1/4 inch or so, o...

What's up? New here, figured I'd introduce myself by starting a thread about my beloved c900. I'm Reier, I'm from the Netherlands and bought this example when my old workplace got it as a trade-in. It's been my daily driver for the past two years (and well over 50.000km), so far I've been loving eve...