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Re: Loss of Coolant and Burning Smell
Posted by HHirsch999 - http://saabnet.com/tsn/forms/e.php3?e (more from HHirsch999 - http://saabnet.com/tsn/forms/e.php3?e) on Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:52:55
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

I've been noticing a slight loss of coolant.

I've owned both a 95 9000 CS and an Aero in addition to other 9000's.  My
experience has been that the water pump will start to leave tell-tale green
puddles under the car inside of the right front wheel.  At 90K mi. I would
look for wet looking green stains on the water pump cover below the shaft to
determine whether the water pump is the culprit.
 
Depending on condition and previous maintenance..... replace the thermostat,
upper radiator hose, serpentine belt and tensioner, and two heater
hoses......if you have dig in there and replace the water pump.
 
When you refill the system with antifreeze don't be surprised if you have to
add some antifreeze a couple of times after some running the car.  It takes
some use of the car to purge the system of air pockets.  Fill to the Max mark
on the initial fill, and mid-point between Max and Min subsequently.
 
While you're into it inspect for oil leakage in the area of the crankshaft
main bearing seal.  It's easy to replace, just a lot of labor to get to
it.......but, while you're doing the water pump it's sort of in your face.
 
The only disadvantage in doing this kind of work now is that it has been so
darn cold this winter.
 
Herb Hirsch

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