Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 22:51:36 GMT From: "em" <emnopsamil.com> Subject: Re: Head gasket
I just replaced the headgasket on my 87 900 (90K miles). I got the gasket at Autozone for $45. It's not a terribly difficult job, but it is time consuming. All you need is a set of metric sockets, a torque wrench, a torx set to remove the cover, and 2 wooden dowels that you can get at Home Depot (to guide the head back into place). If you want to save yourself lots of money, I suggest that you pick up a service manual from your local auto parts store and follow the instructions. As far as the head needing to be machined, I didn't find this to be the case. I used some fine sandpaper and steel wool to smooth out the corroded spots. This will work as long as the corrosion did not cause deep crevices that would prevent a good seal. Quimio <quimionopsamcom> wrote in message news:19990502081335.07843.00001190nopsamr1.aol.com... > Has anyone out there attempted to replace a head gasket on their 87-93 900 16V? > Is it some thing a home mechanic can attempt to do do on his own? The dealer > is charging $1200 for the job. > > RON