Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 20:31:15 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjgh.smtp_relaynospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: steam at radiator (c900)
in article slrncrbhn4.3d4.rotten_NOSPAM_nospamam.example.com, John B at rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org wrote on 07/12/2004 15:06: > Hello, Hi there! > I've been noticing some steam rising from the grille of my 1992 900 S (NA). > This happens exactly once per drive, lasts roughly 30 seconds, and coincides > with the engine approaching operating temperature (and thus presumably the > thermostat opening). It is most pronounced when it is raining (probably due to > rainwater on the radiator evaporating), but occurs in dry conditions also, > leading me to suspect coolant involvement. Any loss of coolant, however, is > too subtle to notice at the expansion tank. You've answered your own question here. It's normal ... All classic 900s do this. Don't worry about it. It's quite unnerving when you first see it, not to mention embarrassing. Since you only notice it if you're stationary and, as you say, only for a few second I usually pull up quite close behind the car infront and pretend it's their exhaust :) > I have a pressure tester, but I doubt it would be helpful due to the brief > window during which the steam is released. Nah! It's normal. Wait another 50,000 miles or so and replace the radiator. It's a hunded odd quid part and actually kind of fun to replace on a nice winter weekend. Nothing to worry about ... Like the clunk when engaging reverse :) Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
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