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Re: 80K service for non-Saab Posted by Justin VanAbrahams [Email] (#32) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Justin VanAbrahams) on Wed, 3 Aug 2011 20:28:38 In Reply to: Re: 80K service for non-Saab, Son of Saab, Wed, 3 Aug 2011 18:31:12 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
No problem, but I forgot to mention:
If you are going to flush the coolant, I would positively replace the thermostat. While you're there, you might consider replacing the plastic water neck and cap. The necks get old and crack, leading to a gnarly leak. Replacement necks are cheap. Get the thermostat and o-ring seal from the dealer.
While it's empty, I would recommend replacing at least the upper radiator hose, the little rubber hose "coupler" at the thermostat housing, and possibly the heater core hoses. That's perhaps $30 in hoses.
Be positive to refill with G05. That's what the factory specified. Don't mess around with this - the 2.4l is prone to blowing head gaskets (which is what lead to me owning one!) and it's not worth toying around with a weak cooling system. If you are as neurotic as I am, you'll probably replace the coolant temp sensor on the thermostat housing while the system is empty. The single sensor runs the computer, and it in turn runs the fan. A failed sensor can result in the fan not turning on at the proper temp, and then you bake your engine. Fun times!
The PT is subject
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