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Head Gasket Replacement
Posted by thor-in-2004 [Email] (more from thor-in-2004) on Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:08:49
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I replaced the head gasket for the first time in my 1991 900. All things considered it's not a bad job. It probably took 10-12 hours over several days.
I had quotes for $1,000 from the local dealer and an Indy Saab shop down the street. All told I spent about $250. Having the head tested and surfaced was $88. The head gasket set was only $70. I did put in an 82 degree thermostat and fan switch, and topped it up with Mercedes Benz anti-freeze.
The only thing I did wrong was not having a good Torx E-16 socket before i started. I had a Lisle E-16 that was 3/8" drive; that didn't even break the first head bolt loose before it cracked. Snap-on sells a 1/2" drive for $15 - not a bad price.
Posts in this Thread:
- Head Gasket Replacement, thor-in-2004, Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:08:49 <-- Viewing This Message
- Forgot the best part...., thor-in-2004, Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:25:51
- haha, same thing happenned to me on my 84 8v, eric 85 900t, Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:41:52
- Good for you!!!!!..... n/m, vsfoxe , Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:56:58
- Head Gasket, Dave R , Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:33:30
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