Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 13:15:34 -0400 From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> Subject: Re: Head gasket replacement
"Keyser S–ze" <faradayincNoSpamnospamail.com> wrote in message news:skmrc.7937$cz5.1010189nospam4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net... > > "Richard Sutherland-Smith" <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> wrote in message > news:c8da3db24c.Richardnospamard.ss.clear.net.nz... > > 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 > > Hi Richard. I can't get the link to work. > > Try this one: http://68.18.137.172/engine_folder/headgasket90016v.htm And, yes, you do need a torque socket as stated. I just did not consider this a "special" tool, (as in SAAB proprietary). -Fred