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Head gasket replacement

It looks like my 1988 Saab 9000i with barely 339000 km's on it needs a new head gasket. I will take the necessary steps to be sure that it is the gasket, but if it is, is this feasible to do by yourself? I have the Haynes manual, and it looks pretty straightforward, but are there any other guides somewhere on the internet? I would like a second opinion, as Haynes cannot be trusted 100% of the time. Have any of you followed the Haynes manual to the letter, or have you developed your own routine?

Kristian

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Kristian Steve Jensen
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Yes. Been, there. Done that. The engine thanked me for it...

It is fairly straightforward and does not require any specialty tools beyond a torque wrench.

While you are at it, I would recommend pulling the timing cover (while you have the head off, it is easier) and check/replace your chain(s) guides and sprockets if they are worn.

-Fred W

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Fred W.

Yes you do, you need an external TORX E-16 socket to undo the head bolts. http://216.78.172.244/engine-folder/headgasket90016v.htmThis describes the 900 version of the engine and is very good. This plusHaynes is enough.

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Richard Sutherland-Smith

Hi Richard. I can't get the link to work.

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Keyser Söze

Try this one: http://68.18.137.172/engine_folder/headgasket90016v.htm And, yes, you do need a torque socket as stated. I just did not consider this a "special" tool, (as in SAAB proprietary).

-Fred

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Fred W.

OK, they have changed it since I downloaded my copy http://68.18.137.172/engine-folder/headgasket90016v.htm

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Richard Sutherland-Smith

That won't load from where I'm located...

Craig.

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Craig's C900 Workshop

it did when I sent it to you!!

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go into SAABmaster site, then technical documents. Even this wouldn't load for me tonight; it often seems flakey so download any documents and print them out.

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Richard Sutherland-Smith

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