Date: 18 May 2006 04:10:32 -0700 From: robanzellottinospamlemail.com Subject: '92 900s Oil Leak under water pump / ABS sensor
I've got a 2l 16v non-turbo. I just had the water pump changed. Now oil is pouring out. I can't see exactly where from, but it is pooling in a spot just under the water pump. My mechanic says it is a seal, and he needs to pull the engine to fix it he wants $1300. I live in Germany, and don't speak the language terribly well. I am starting to feel like my mechanic is taking advantage of that. If it were a seal, would the oil be coming from such a high spot? What is a likely failure that would cause oil to leak in this spot? 2. The ABS warning light has been coming on intermittently for the last year. Until now, it still functioned. It doesn't anymore. I found a place where it looked like the wire was pinched on the rear left. I fussed with the wire and the problem went away for about 6 months. The mechanic says that is indeed the bad sensor, and removed it, but has not yet replaced it. The wire does not appear to be damaged, and he said it is highly unlikely that it is the wire. I am going to check it out, as I once replaced an alternator only to find it was the connector that was bad. If it is indeed the sensor, is there a source of non OEM sensors? My guy wants $180 for the part. The question now is, do I keep this car? I LOVE my Saab. It is the perfect car for my needs. I have money, but I just don't see any newer cars out there that appeal to me. I live in an apartment with no garage, so I am pretty limited in what repairs I can do myself. Thanks in advance for any advice, Robobass
