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Anonymous Posted on Sep 26, 2009

1997 Saturn SL-2 DOHC cracked head?

Very minor hairline crack:1997 Saturn SL-2 DOHC 1.9 below valvecover.(overheated when serpentine belt broke,starts 1st time runs fine)but leaks oil.Is there anyway to repair without changing the head?

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Not really your head holds alot of pressure any temp. fix will just break

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