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Bad news from my mechanic...
Posted by Rob Catron (more from Rob Catron) on Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:09:11
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They have discovered where the oil leak was coming from on my '89 900S : The head gasket. The service facility (authorized Saab) said it would be $585 labor (10 hours) and $120 for the part. Does this sound right? Of course I just about #$%^ when I heard that!
Also, what's everyone's opinion on getting it fixed? The mechanic said he would probably not even worry about getting it fixed - at least for now.
Are there any long term problems that can arise if I don't get it fixed (other than losing oil). The leak is what I would consider mild -- maybe like 8-10 drops overnight on the driveway the next morning.
They did diagnose my vibration problem as a worn out motor mount (near the radiator). I am having that fixed tommorrow.
thanks for any advice on the head gasket.
Rob
'99 Viggen
'89 900 S
Posts in this Thread:
- Bad news from my mechanic..., Rob Catron, Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:09:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- My $0.02, Gregd, Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:33:23
- I don't believe any of it w/o cleaning the engine, JohnB, Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:13:04
- I think the timing chain cover..., bryan m, Fri, 1 Dec 2000 00:15:34
- Re: Bad news from my mechanic..., GregS, Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:46:21
- Re: Bad news from my mechanic..., JohnP, Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:29:49
- Re: Bad news from my mechanic..., C Williams, Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:04:28
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