Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 00:47:34 +0200 From: "Richard" <rootnospamlhost> Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Hose seems to be leaking- 1994 900SE Turbo
"saintzal" <zphiroznospaml.com> schreef in bericht news:1181081924.672090.111410nospam2000hsh.googlegroups.com... > On Jun 5, 3:01 pm, Fred W <malt_ho...nospamo.com> wrote: >> saintzal wrote: >> > On Jun 4, 11:24 am, still me <wheeled...nospamo.com> wrote: >> >> >>On Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:46:48 -0000, saintzal <zphi...nospaml.com> >> >>wrote: >> >> >>>>Do you have an automatic tranny ? >> >> >>>No- it's a 5 speed. >> >> >>Then there are no oil cooler lines per se. If you have a turbo, there >> >>are some metal lines that bring oil to the turbo. The only other >> >>places I can think of a leak coming from on that side would be under >> >>the head (head gasket), the timing cover (end of the engine) the valve >> >>cover (top of the engine). >> >> >>I think the best course is to get some engine cleaner. Spray it all >> >>around under there then carefully wash it down. Let it dry, drive a >> >>little, locate the leak using a mirror or with the car on jack stands. >> >> >>Don't use a lot of water when you wash and/or keep the electronics dry >> >>(DIC on top of engine or cap/rotor if non-turbo). It's worth wrapping >> >>that stuff in aluminum foil to keep it dry. Too much water is not a >> >>good idea, especially if it gets into the DIC or other electronics. >> >>Let the engine dry completely before starting it. >> >> > Hmmm... interesting. There is oil leaking from the valve cover under >> > the DI Cassette. But the majority of oil is leaking in the bottom >> > front end of the car, where there appears to be two metal hoses which >> > are completely rusted.... I was told these hoses are oil cooling >> > hoses. >> >> Perhaps they are the oil lines that run up to the turbocharger? >> >> -- >> -Fred W- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Took it to SAAB today. According to them, I do have Oil Cooler Hoses, > and they are leaking. Anyone with any experience in replacing these? > Hi, the normal procedure is to first get new hoses, then remove the old ones, then put the new ones on. Richard.