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head gasket repair imminent - timing chain?
Posted by nt moore (more from nt moore) on Fri, 5 Mar 2004 11:44:36
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car is 1988 900 S
This morning when I checked my oil after commuting in I found foamy Nestle quik on the dipstick. Coolant level had dropped noticably, engine runs rough when started, and coolant has been dirty (smudged) for a while. Assume that it is time to repace the head gasket.
(1) I assume it would be false economy to replace the head gasket and not resurface the head. I would appreciate names of reputable machine shops in Minneapolis area. Also wondering what specifically I should ask be done. How much should this head work cost? Is a "port and polish" worth the money?
(2) To my knowledge, timing chain and timing chain tensioner are original to the car (105k miles). Should I replace both or one of these? I assume chain with master link could be rolled on after new head is installed? What is the appropriate diagnostic for the timing gear?
(3) Is there a difference between scan tech and saab tensioner? Eeuroparts only seems to sell scan-tech version.
NT
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