Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 00:36:32 -0000 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Changing the coolant header tank. Help!!!!
In article <1067725084.55901.0nopsamina.uk.clara.net>, grunffnopsam.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > Bear in mind that the system runs under pressure. That combined > with 90C temp may be enough to persuade your repair to give way. > It may not, but it may. Im not trusting it, it was just to put the hoses back together over night till I can get a replacement. > Carry a couple of gallons of water with you until you get a new > tank. If it does give way, run it with the cap on loose, > stopping to top up every mile or so. Don't worry, I'm getting a lift to the scrappy tomorrow, to get the one from the 8v. I wouldn't trust it as a temp repair never mind permanent. I have more faith in gaffer tape. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com