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1998 SAAB 900 Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Blown head gasket, Exhaust.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on October 14, 2012

"1998 900 has been running perfect. Was at a stop just accelerated when there was a loud boom and steam from front of car and vents. radiator blew out

"1998 900 has been running perfect. Was at a stop just accelerated when there was a loud boom and steam from front of car and vents. radiator blew out the plastic side. Prior to this car was perfect, excellent power, no leaks, no white smoke, no fluid from exhaust."
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Replied on October 14, 2012

overheated, too much pressure and broke the radiator. it will need to be replaced and also the reason needs to be found that this happened. make sure you have the cylinders tested for possible blown head gasket.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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