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Re: Head Gasket Estimate.
Posted by QH (more from QH) on Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:40:05
In Reply to: Head Gasket Estimate., JJ, Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:25:30
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Why the need for a new head gasket?
Oil in with the coolant? Coolant or oil leaking from the block / cylinder head joint?
Not sure about the quote (I am in Canada). I just got quoted $CDN1000 for replacement of the head gasket + skimmed head (i.e. $US700). I have a slow coolant leak from the head gasket - apparently, this is not uncommon with '97 cars, as there was a problem with the torquing of the cylinder heads at the factory.
Bottom line is that the dealer will tell you that you need a new head gasket, whereas, there is a Saab Technical Service Bulletin that describes how the cylinder head bolts can be retorqued ONCE (stretch bolts) to try and fix the leak - worth a try if this is your problem (see http://www.townsendimports.com for a list of the TSB's).
Hope this helps.
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