Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 09:58:46 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Head gasket replacement
In message <fJydnaIUW41kUjHdRVn-tAnospamphia.com> "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> wrote: > > "Kristian Steve Jensen" <dat0hksjnospam.hitos.no> wrote in message > news:2h29q3F811l4U1nospamberlin.de... > > It looks like my 1988 Saab 9000i with barely 339000 km's on it needs a new > > head gasket. I will take the necessary steps to be sure that it is the > > gasket, but if it is, is this feasible to do by yourself? I have the > Haynes > > manual, and it looks pretty straightforward, but are there any other > guides > > somewhere on the internet? I would like a second opinion, as Haynes cannot > > be trusted 100% of the time. Have any of you followed the Haynes manual to > > the letter, or have you developed your own routine? > > Yes. Been, there. Done that. The engine thanked me for it... > > It is fairly straightforward and does not require any specialty tools beyond > a torque wrench. > > While you are at it, I would recommend pulling the timing cover (while you > have the head off, it is easier) and check/replace your chain(s) guides and > sprockets if they are worn. > > -Fred W > > Yes you do, you need an external TORX E-16 socket to undo the head bolts. http://216.78.172.244/engine-folder/headgasket90016v.htm This describes the 900 version of the engine and is very good. This plus Haynes is enough. -- Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui New Zealand
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