Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 11:34:17 -0400 From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> Subject: Re: Head gasket replacement
"Kristian Steve Jensen" <dat0hksjnospam.hitos.no> wrote in message news:2h29q3F811l4U1nospamberlin.de... > It looks like my 1988 Saab 9000i with barely 339000 km's on it needs a new > head gasket. I will take the necessary steps to be sure that it is the > gasket, but if it is, is this feasible to do by yourself? I have the Haynes > manual, and it looks pretty straightforward, but are there any other guides > somewhere on the internet? I would like a second opinion, as Haynes cannot > be trusted 100% of the time. Have any of you followed the Haynes manual to > the letter, or have you developed your own routine? Yes. Been, there. Done that. The engine thanked me for it... It is fairly straightforward and does not require any specialty tools beyond a torque wrench. While you are at it, I would recommend pulling the timing cover (while you have the head off, it is easier) and check/replace your chain(s) guides and sprockets if they are worn. -Fred W