Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 15:52:48 +0100 From: Huw Jones <hflj1nopsam.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Suggestions re. overheated engine
Take the head off, get it checked for warp if its ok and there is no valve/piston damage re-fit with a new head gasket. If its warped its possible to get it machined flat. I wouldn't condem an engine until i'd pulled it apart and inspected it properly. If you cannot do it yourself find someone you can trust. I've had this happen on three occasions (all non Saab) and after the repair all was like new. Huw UK Robin Moore wrote: > > Last week the water pump on my 92 900 (normally aspirated) blew and the > engine overheated. It happened on the highway and we stopped quickly, > but it appears that the head gasket blew and the head is likely warped. > > My mechanic says that it is unlikely that the engine / head can be saved > and recommends a replacement engine. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had experiences, either > good or bad with rebuilds, regrinding the block etc. in this kind of > situation and advice on choices (rebuild, replace the head, replace the > whole engine...) > > Thanks in advance
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