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Re: Common oil leak locations?
Posted by Saabmedic [Email] (more from Saabmedic) on Tue, 3 Jun 2014 00:45:06
In Reply to: Re: Common oil leak locations?, dean, Mon, 2 Jun 2014 21:03:44
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1. oil press sw. behind starter, leaks down back side of engine and along oil pan. r/r starter to replace, use only genuine Saab.
2. Head gasket at junction of block and front timing cover and rear plate. Leaks down front of timing cover and less often at front rear of engine below vac. pump, retorque cyl. head to 90lbs/ft with care, stretch bolts.
3. valve cover gasket at higher mileage. Use spray adhesive, only Elring gasket, needed for 2.
3. Other potential leaks at higher mileage/older engines. Front crank seal and oil pump O-ring. Breather oil separation box and hose to oil pan, rear side of engine. Vac. pump (auto) or blank plug (manual), also vac pump may leak oil through to brake booster.
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