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a ratchet, extension, socket of the correct size of the bolts, gasket remover, gasket scrapper, gasket sealer, knowledge and patients.
I don't know which one was at fault but I replaced the head, the head gasket, and the intake manifold gasket.
Bad echaust manifold or header gasket. Or loose header or manifold gasket.. if its just a loose bolt the gasket will eventually crack or break from pressure.the popping sound is high pressure leaking past the gasket Bad echaust manifold or header gasket. Or loose header or manifold gasket.. if its just a loose bolt the gasket will eventually crack or break from pressure.the popping sound is high pressure leaking past the gasket
Blown head gasket, cracked head or cracked block. Busted head gasket; cracked cylinder head; broken piston; or bad oil pan gasket if driving thru high water.
The soft iron gasket is pure iron with a carbon content of less tha 0.1 % . The hardness is Br<= 120
The only repair for a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
do a 99 Saturn sl2 have a transmission pan gasket
The head gasket seals between the head and block. The head gasket is inside the engine, up high.
you must remove the timing chain and head. This will then give you access to the head gasket
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probably a head gasket
Blown head gasket or cracked head.
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a gasket or seal has given up and needs to be replaced
HI!!!! In the CHILTON�s manual of 91-98 saturns, you can find the complete procedure and torque especifications for the change of the head gasket.I think that this book is a good tool to take care of your Saturn.... ATTE: TAVO18. Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicatedprocess, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step instructions goto the related question on the right side of the page"How do you replace a head gasket?"
Replacing an oil pan gasket on a 1998 Saturn SL2 is best done by a trained mechanic. It can be tricky to remove the oil pan gasket in order to install a new one, even though the item itself is readily available at most auto supply retailers.
most likely a blown head gasket, cracked head, or bad intake gasket. with the s series. i would venture to say blown head gasket.