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Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 15:28:48 +0200
From: "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de>
Subject: Re: oil leak and loose connector


Hi, thanks for the information... i will take a look on that and maybe replace thermostat with 82ƒ one or so. another thing the mechie mentioned was that the head needs to be machined.. is that true? i thought you can just plug them on and torque and seal right and its done;) is that true that i have an aluminium head? bye simon putz > If you are referring to a leak at the head oil return passage at the rear of > the head (near the transmission), it is an early symptom. This is caused by > the expansion and contraction of the dissimilar metals. My father noticed > this on a 35kmi '96 9kCSE and it was replaced under warranty. My C900 had an > oily rear of the engine as well and I waited for the other signs. Mine > sputtered on a hot restart once and I verified coolant in the combustion > chamber and did a head gasket in the winter at ~110kmi. Many Saabs have oil > leaking here long before the head gasket fails. At this point it is up to > you. Be proactive and preventive or drive it until there is a larger problem > and keep an eye on oil levels. Regardless, I would make sure that you > minimize temperature excursions with thermostat changes and a fan switch > change to a lower value as outlined on the Townsend site.

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