Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:16:56 -0400 From: fristnospamt.edu (Ramsey Frist) Subject: Re: 1996 9000CSE 2.3LPT - lost clutch/fluid
In article <c6jp6n$reo$1nospam8.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Pidgeonpost" <pidgeonpostnospamail.com> wrote: > Hello...about 1/2 a mile from home tonight the clutch pedal failed to return > to normal position. Managed to crawl home in 2nd gear, but no clutch. On > arrival I find hydraulic fluid sprayed around the area towards rear of > battery area, and over various hoses and pipes at the back of the engine in > that general area. > This is the opposite side to the master cylinder, which was replaced a year > ago, so looks like that's in the clear. > There's a flexible hose in this area, but too much fluid spread around to be > sure it's the culprit. Car will be recovered to garage tomorrow. Have not > heard of this as a common 9K problem. Any clues please folks? You are lucky to have made it home. The clutch hose on my 1998 CSE went 600 miles from home last summer. It was a weekend of course and no part could be had until Monday. Between the tow, a rental car, repair, two extra 600 mile trips, and my time it was an expensive proposition. Later I learned that this is a common problem for late model 9000s and that maybe there was even a Saab recall about it. Maybe you could talk Saab out of the part at least. It should be a simple job to replace the hose yourself as long as you don't crossthred the connection to the master cylinder. Good luck, R. Frist
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