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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:21:25 +0100
From: "Andy Hookins" <andrew.hookinsnopsamamnopsamodata.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Head gasket failure? - oil and water leaking externally


"Joe User" <Joenopsam.nut> wrote in message news:vWAja.43113$JI.10526551nopsamter.neo.rr.com... > > > My '91 900 convertable turbo blew a head gasket *internally*. I lost > water more than once trying to get it home a few times, but never did > any damage other than the head gasket, so I'd say the gasket is likely > to be your only problem. > > My '90 900 has had a small externally leaking (oil) head gasket for > about 8 years (!). My service guy says not to worry, but keep an eye on > it. I also blew the water valve (under the dash) on the way home and > made it ok with practically NO water for about 5 miles or so... > > Tough cars, these Saabs! > > -Joe > Thanks, since I intend to keep the car for a while yet I'll get it done fairly soon. I could live with the oil weep, but even I can notice the bitter smell of hot anti-freeze when the car has been on a run. (I have a very poor sense of smell). AndyH '94 9000 CDE

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