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Jim
Grant has been working in the automotive industry for over twenty
years. In addition, Jim is an ASE Master Technician with advanced
L/1 certification. He works as manager and technician in his
family's automotive business in New Hampshire. He writes weekly
automotive consumer columns and is editor of an automotive newsletter
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Jim Grant's Tech Tips
'93 Saab, Head Gasket
Q:
The head gasket blew @ 92k in my ‘93 Saab. There were never any warning
sign up until the Saab ran rough and white smoke came from the tailpipe.
I had it repaired at an authorized. Saab dealer and it runs great. My
concern is the electric fans do not kick on. Should they?
A:
If the electric cooling
fans are not working there is good reason to be concerned. You should,
as soon as possible, have the operation of the electric cooling fans checked.
At highway speed there is adequate air flow through the radiator that
the cooling fans do not need to operate. But, in town driving is a different
story. The cooling fans are needed to keep the coolant at the correct
temperature (not overheating). There is no quicker way to damage a new
head gasket than by operating the engine too hot. Get your Saab checked
out quickly!
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