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Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:42:33 GMT
From: akdhimannopsamncsu.edu (Aaron)
Subject: Re: Blown Head Gasket question


Hi, Thank you very much for your response. Today, after speaking with my mechanic, the new estimate is $1500. This will include a .0005 in machining of the head and polishing of the valves (I guess I really don't have a choice here), replacement of the gasket, replacement of the water pump, and flushing of the coolant system. All in all, a lot of money, but I do love my car; so, I am going ahead with the repairs. Thanks again. Aaron On Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:01:16 -0500, "Trollhattan Auto Parts, Inc." <bobnopsamrtroll.com> wrote: >Aaron; > >Aaron wrote: > >> HI, >> >> I recently found out where my Coolant was going in my 9000 Turbo. >> Unfortunately, it's been seeping into a very bad spot. Today, as I >> kicked in the turbo to pass someone, a puff of smoke came out of the >> tailpipe, and the car wouldn't go very fast at all. >> >> I am assuming that I have either a blown head gasket or a cracked >> head. Assuming that the situation is just a blown gasket, does anyone >> know what repairs should run for the whole gamut (sending head >> for pressure testing, parts, labor, etc.) for putting in a new >> gasket?? > >You should expect to find that only the gasket has failed, however, >I would always recommend having the head pressure tested, and >surfaced. This does not HAVE to be done, however, it is a nice >insurance policy and will make a nice job. One thing I do -not- >recommend is to have a valve job done. Saab does not >recommended to cut the valves, as it will remove the stelite protective >coating and allow the vales to wear more rapidly. Most machine >shops will disagree with this because it is not in their best interest. >The correct alternative would be to either replace all of the valves >- do not do- $$$, or just hand lap the valves in, which is counter >productive for the machine shop, and most will not perform this >operation... > >So you are left with several options: > >1. Remove head, clean surfaces, and replace gaskets (minimal) >2. Remove head, Pressure test and surface + above >3. Remove head, pressure test, surface, disassemble, replace seals, >and lap valves. >4. Remove head, P. test, surface, valve job, and hope for the best as far >as accelerated valve wear. > >Some customers have been able to find a machine shop that will >clean, pressure test, surface, and disassemble the head and return >it unassembled to the customer for him, or her to lap the valves, >and then will re-assemble and return the finished product. > >I'm sure by now you have been giving too much information and >may be even more confused as to how you should proceed, don't be! >All of the above have worked in the past, some better than others. >Better to be an informed consumer... > >As far as a labor charge the billable time, which does not mean how >long it takes, is between 8-10 hours bobnopsamrtroll.com, or visit us on the web directnopsamrtroll.com >ONLINE ORDER FORM: >http://www.cybertroll.com/saabfrm.htm >^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > >> My favored mechanic says last time he did it, it ran $800, but another >> guy says he can do the whole thing for about $550. If it is just the >> head gasket, I will get it fixed. >> >> Thanks for any input in the matter. >> >> Aaron >> still a proud owner of an '87 9000T >

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