Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:14:51 -0400 From: Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 oil leak
Charles C. wrote: > Opps forgot > > Charles C. wrote: > >>Hi, >> >>A friend is interested to see a 9-5 estate, 2.0lt, LPT (probably). It >>was first registered in April 2000, and sold by a SAAB dealer before >>they auction it. > > > 90,000 miles. > >>The dealer said the SID has the usual problem (OK, documented), I know >>about the sludge. Any other known problems I could be missing? >> >>The dealer mentioned a "small oil leak". If it is head gasket I know >>what to do (walk away) but can I see if it is head gasket? Is there any >>common failure point for oil to leak from? e.g. gear selector shaft >>seals ... something else? >> >>TIA >>Charles >> > > > Could very well be the valve cover gasket. Really easy to fix. You'd have to inspect it closely to tell if it's valve cover or head gasket. -- -Fred W
