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My 1999 9-3 s MAY need a new head gasket.
If I were to do the job myself, what are the other items I should replace at the same time? Gasket sure, Stretchy head bolts? seals? timing chain? tensioners? Anything else?
I'm trying to ascertain the potential cost of my (almost) new '99 9-3 2.0t S. It had the tinyest seep from the head gasket, which shouldn't be a problem for the Roadworthy Inspector, but if he's playing silly hardball, I may have to do the head gasket. It's immaculate in every respect. I'd just hate to see it go to landfill if I can't get it Roadworthied for registration.
The P.O. had overfilled the oil by 2.4 litres - I think that's what started the seep. I'm hoping it will settle down.
If I were to do the job myself, what are the other items I should replace at the same time? Gasket sure, Stretchy head bolts? seals? timing chain? tensioners? Anything else?
I'm trying to ascertain the potential cost of my (almost) new '99 9-3 2.0t S. It had the tinyest seep from the head gasket, which shouldn't be a problem for the Roadworthy Inspector, but if he's playing silly hardball, I may have to do the head gasket. It's immaculate in every respect. I'd just hate to see it go to landfill if I can't get it Roadworthied for registration.
The P.O. had overfilled the oil by 2.4 litres - I think that's what started the seep. I'm hoping it will settle down.