Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 22:08:30 GMT From: Joe User <Joenopsam.nut> Subject: Re: Saab Service Today
Abbas Kassam wrote, On 6/5/2003 1:21 PM: > Got my 900SE Conv. back from its service today having had everything that > they said needed to be done except one. > > They had said the head gasket was leaking slighly, and that it would require > to be booked in again to replace it at £500 ish + VAT > > I didn't have this done (as the service and mot was already costing £1000+) > so they advised that i should just watch the coolant level for a while and > see it is used up any more than normal. I said that i would return in > 1000-2000 miles to see if it had got any worse? > > Could someone explain what the head gasket does and if a leak is serious ? > > Any other advice would be welcome. > > Thanks > > Abbas > > > Had my 90k checkup on my '90 900 and they told me I had a leaking headgasket and it would cost around $700 to replace.. Took the car (later) to my regular mechanic down the road and he said it was leaking slightly EXTERNALLY a bit of oil. BIG difference. He said not to worry, but keep an eye on it. It's been doing a slow leak like this for at least 8 years..... Just make sure the oil and water aren't mixing. -- -JoE "Life. Don't talk to me about Life..."
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