Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2002 11:51:24 GMT From: scrowenopsamink.net (Steve Crowe) Subject: Re: Oil in cooling water
On Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:14:32 +0100, "Tim" <mypcnopsam.com> wrote: >I'm new to Saabs having recently been given my daughter's 1995 Saab 900 >Auto. Although it has only done 38,000 miles it has unfortunately been >somewhat neglected and has missed a few services. > >I am finding oil in the cooling water and have been told this is likely to >be a head gasket failure but considering the relatively low mileage am not >entirely convinced. I am aware that the auto transmission fluid passes >through part of the radiator and was wondering if anyone had experienced a >radiator fault which could allow the oil to mix with the water. > >Grateful of any views. > > > > What engine does this car have? Steve Crowe Harpers Ferry, WV scrowenopsamink.net