Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 22:34:13 -0800 From: "wgmoore" <wmoorenopsamcrest.net> Subject: Re: 88 spg blew up the day I bought it
If you bought the car from a private its your's. grab the estimate and get the money. Chances are its the head gasket, and you might have turbo controlls out of adjustment or sticking. At anyrate, you'll get a good look inside when they do the head. John Herlihy <herlihyjnopsamnet> wrote in message news:Nrsn4.20$%i7.2900nopsam.callamer.com... > Anyone have any advice on how to handle this situation? > > I gave the seller a personal check for $4k. On the way home (150 miles), the > 88spg lost power and blew a radiator hose at the same time. It won't run now, > and is waiting for the saab shop to open tomorrow morning. > The seller offered to pay 1/2 of the repair. Any advice appreciated. > Regards, > John