Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 04:07:56 GMT From: Ernesto Grundseth <erg4nopsametcom.com> Subject: Re: Brake fluid in the cockpit?
This exact thing happened to my in my 9000 BUT it was the power steering fluid which leaked int the cockpit. PS fluid looks and smells a bit like brake fluid. Check the height of the fluid in the brake and power steering reservoir. Where the steering linkage connects to the rack and pinion there is a seal to keep the PS fluid in the rack. It must have started leaking there. I fixed it by changing my rack and pinion. If your a do-it-yourselfer, you can get a rebuild rack&pinion for about $150. There are a few FAQs at www.saabnet.com on changing out the rack. It takes a lot of elbow grease and a good part of the day. Good luck Ernesto > >Ladies & gents, >I just got back from lunch and noticed a shiny fluid on the underside of >the heel of my left shoe. The liquid's texture and smell seemed like it >was brake fluid. I then bent down to feel the floormat and, lo and >behold, the mat felt like a whole s__t-load of fluid had leaked onto it >(I would estimate approx. 2-3 ounces had leaked onto it.). I just bought >this '92 900S (87K miles) a few weeks ago, and I have seen evidence of a >small amount of brake fluid on the floor of my garage, but how in the >hell would a leak get inside the cabin? I haven't had time to lift the >hood (bonnet) yet, but I thought I would try and tap the experience and >wisdom of our NG before I go home. >What gives?? >Thanks in advance, >Dennis >
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