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Not what I wanted to hear Posted by MI-Roger [Email] (#882) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MI-Roger) on Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:28:02 In Reply to: Viggen in the shop, MI-Roger [Profile/Gallery] , Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:16:16 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
New seals installed with no leakage there. However, there is weepage from the joint between the front cover and head. Joint cleaned and sealed with RTV but car must sit for at least 24 hours for sealant to cure. No weekend driving.
Additionally, the timing chain is at 15 mm of stretch. At 66,000 miles! What did I buy?
The Carfax shows all regular oil changes by Dealer. Lies? Crappy oil? Bad luck? Owner abuse? Replacement higher mileage engine?
_______________________________________ Saabs owned: 2008 9-5 Aero Sedan, sold at 227K miles 2006 9-3SC 2.0T - Wife's daily driver 2000 Viggen Convertible - Sold May, 2022 1964 Quantum IV Formula Car - Retirement project 2000 9-5lpt Sedan, sold at 318K miles
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