Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 21:01:21 GMT From: "Perra" <krokodilen_31nopsama.com> Subject: Re: Loose cilinder head bolts a common problem?
or maybe sell the car :))))...i would-------------<>>>>>> "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnopsamammyrealbox.com> skrev i meddelandet news:v56ca.524$z_3.287215nopsam1.news.adelphia.net... > > "Mark Gerritsma" <nl.autonopsamtmfweb.nld> wrote in message > news:v71oo8n8o72df6nopsam.supernews.com... > > Last winter I had to refill some coolant on my '99 9-3 2.0 two times > > because the level had gotten low. Recently I experienced the same > > coolant loss problem again. Again it was below freezing outside. After > > having refilled the coolant several times I decided to take look at > > the engine compartment, while the engine was cold. To my horror I saw > > coolant drops leaking through the head-gasket! I already had visions > > of the bill for a gasket replacement. > > > > When I took the car to my garage I was told it could either be a > > broken head gasket or the cilinder head bolts not being tightened > > enough. Because of the huge difference in effort required I had them > > retighten the cilinder head bolts and am pleased to report that I > > haven't lost any coolant since. > > > > But are the loose bolts indeed a common problem with this engine like > > they claims? And how come, that I experienced this problem after 186k > > km and not sooner? > > I would be wary of that as a final fix. I imagine you are in for a head > gaskey soon. > > Also, many head bolts are only supposed to be used one time. They actually > stretch when you reach the correct torque and can not be retorqued. I am > not sure if this applies to your car but you may want to investigate that > before it is too late. > > -Fred > >
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