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Re: Water pump - your recommendation(s)
Posted by Paul from Palmyra, PA [Email] (more from Paul from Palmyra, PA) on Sun, 7 Nov 2021 15:03:13
In Reply to: Water pump - your recommendation(s), Ro in Woodbridge, Sun, 7 Nov 2021 06:35:29
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I would advise acting quickly because a wobble can cause the pulley to rub against the timing chain cover and even cut a hole in extreme cases. That being said, I have used the very reasonably priced Airtex pump, made in Spain as I recall. Maybe do some searching on the board because I recall it being said Airtex was OEM for Saab, which is why I gave that brand a try. I find that it makes sense to get a new pipe that connects to the block to save time cleaning the channels that hold the o-rings and assure a good seal. I also clean the block hole with a fine wire brush on a Dremel tool to make sure it is smooth for the o-ring to seal. You can put your finger in the hole to feel for any coolant residue. You might want to use some silicone grease to have the o-rings slide in properly as it’s hard to see that area. You probably also want to change the thermostat and coolant temperature sensor since you have the coolant drained. These seem to fail at the most inconvenient time. Make sure the serpentine belt is in good shape since you have it off. I can’t say exactly how long the Airtex pump lasts as I don’t put a lot of miles on the 9-5s, having several. If you really want to save yourself some time, get a new pump housing to avoid removing the gasket residue, but that probably adds more cost than most would like and is unnecessary if you carefully scrape the mating surface. Make sure you have the correct o-rings before you start the job. I seem to recall the pumps may have several applications and the supplied o-rings might not both be correct, but maybe someone else can confirm that. I always have spare o-rings on hand as they are cheap and can be the source of leaks on a well-functioning pump.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Water pump - your recommendation(s), Ro in Woodbridge, Sun, 7 Nov 2021 06:35:29
- Re: Water pump - your recommendation(s), Itsasaab, Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:52:46
- Re: Water pump - your recommendation(s), Paul from Palmyra, PA, Sun, 7 Nov 2021 15:03:13 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Water pump - your recommendation(s), mlc , Sun, 7 Nov 2021 13:42:56
- Re: Water pump - your recommendation(s), Jeremy R., Sun, 7 Nov 2021 09:26:00
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