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I got a head leak
Posted by Brently (more from Brently) on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:34:37
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Went to replace the "vacation hose" (as Doug refers to them because they always give up the ghost while you're on vacation), because I thought it was leaking. But I believe I've uncovered the something else.
At the very corner of the head where it mats with the block by the timing chain and the pump, I'm seeing coolant gather. Like I said, thought it was the hose, then thought it might be the pump gasket. Never guessed it could have been the head gasket. Probably a bad gasket because it's leaked like this from day one after the rebuild. No coolant in the oil, or white smoke, but had to top off the tank a couple of times in a year.
I have a headgasket but it looks to be damaged, see one of the pics. Also included a pic where the coolant is coming from.
Any of you Saabophiles ever had/seen a leak here? I was thinking of trying the Bar's leak test to see if it would seal first. What are your thoughts.
This is why I love this car. If the pic doesn't work the links are enclosed....Brently
http://saabpics.com:3000/gallery2/v/Brentlys-2-99s/headgasket_001/Headgasket+002.jpg.html
http://saabpics.com:3000/gallery2/v/Brentlys-2-99s/headgasket_001/Headgasket+012.jpg.html
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