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Sounds like the big hurdle has been cleared ...
Posted by jwr (more from jwr) on Sun, 5 May 2002 17:15:55
In Reply to: 1992 SAABS, JCJ, Sun, 5 May 2002 14:39:13
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I will try to succinctly describe a chat I had w/ my Saab specialist mechanic: The 2.1L engine employed a new mix of alloys in the cylinder head that got eaten by the very coolant that was installed in the factory. The head gasket failure is really just a symptom of the corrosion which opens up gaps between the head & the block, which allows for some bolts or screws or some other hardware to rattle around and dig holes into block. (You can check out the Saab service bulletin "Block Deck Pitting" at Alldata.com.) If you just throw in a new head-gasket w/out filling in the block pitting w/ epoxy, and then planing both surfaces so they're flat, then the $1200 problem will just re-occur.
But, if your car was serviced by a reputable Saab mechanic who did the whole job and installed the right coolant, then it should be a good deal. Does the bill indicate anything about milling, or epoxying? A lot of people recommend flushing the cooling system and installing Mercedes Benz coolant.
Otherwise, keep in mind that it's 10 years old. On my '92, the dealer replaced the crankshaft pulley and the tie rods, and I've replaced the fuel pump, radiator, some hoses, and the A/C has died. That said, it's a good, solid ride. Good luck!
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