Fixing the Most Common Saab 9-3 Oil Leak

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 47

  • @AutoAutopsy
    @AutoAutopsy  18 днів тому

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  • @anothersaab
    @anothersaab 2 дні тому +2

    oh man, I've been sitting on my vacuum pump replacement for almost a year. really appreciate your motivation :)

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  2 дні тому

      Get ‘er done! It’s easy 😁

  • @chrisyes1629
    @chrisyes1629 2 дні тому +2

    Yeah. Those dreaded pumps that run off the cams. I did mine not long ago. Then I came up with a cool idea. Replace both pumps with electric ones. You would make a plate from steel and drill two holes in it for the 2 bolts that normally hold the Vacuum pump on. Then make a gaskit to seal it. No rubber seal would be required then. You would use a gum based sealent, not silicon, to paint the caskets with. You would run an electric pump in the Vacuum line. Just feed it 12 volts from your engine fuse box. I'm sure there would be a spare source of two but you must have a relay so they are only powered when the ignition is on. Electric cars must have an electric Vacuun assist. I do know for a fact that some GM cars have electric power steering pumps. So you could seal the power steering drive with a plate as well. If you could do this you may pick up as much as 10 horsepower. There would be better torque across the rev range and better fuel economy. No more oil leaks. I wonder if anyone has tried this? Food for thought. Cheers from downunder.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  2 дні тому

      If someone can figure out the wiring and plate in a way that looks oem, I’d be all ears. Would be super cool 😎

  • @stansmolin1870
    @stansmolin1870 2 дні тому +3

    You don't have to turn the inner part of the coolant cap. The screw is on the outer part. The inner part is just a plug with the valve.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  2 дні тому +2

      that’s true lol 😂 whoops. Screwing it seemed to help it come out easier at least (let me have that saving grace so I don’t look like a complete idiot)

    • @stansmolin1870
      @stansmolin1870 2 дні тому +1

      @@AutoAutopsy And if you want to prevent this failure in the future, you can make a 180-degree CCW turn after tightening the cap with your hand to decrease stress on the cap.

  • @stansmolin1870
    @stansmolin1870 2 дні тому +1

    Some grease is necessary when installing new seals. The seal without grease can be damaged during installation when you tighten the screws.

  • @rf14dmb
    @rf14dmb 23 години тому

    Timing of this video is awesome - I was just watching your old video Saturday as I was replacing the seals on my air pump. video was helpful...but wish I saw this video first. Hope my bottom bolt doesn't leak! I found removing the return lines to the coolant tank freed up space over the pump.

  • @samwu8070
    @samwu8070 2 дні тому

    thanks for the tutorial. I'll have a look on the vacuum pump.

  • @krautwagongti284
    @krautwagongti284 2 дні тому

    You have to be kidding me! I just did mine again yesterday, first time was years ago after watching your first video on this. Kept smelling burning oil with the fresh air on.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому

      agh! :(

    • @krautwagongti284
      @krautwagongti284 День тому

      @@AutoAutopsy I accidentally ordered the viton seals instead of the nitrile. Apparently they do better with heat, I guess we will see!

  • @davidjackson3221
    @davidjackson3221 2 дні тому

    Nice car seat for your office chair 🎬😁👍

  • @alexanderlamb5689
    @alexanderlamb5689 2 дні тому

    Nice engine cover

  • @stevenlopez6682
    @stevenlopez6682 2 дні тому

    Nice fix.

  • @NeophyteNr1
    @NeophyteNr1 2 дні тому

    I drove Saab from 1999 to 2022. Had 900, 9000, 9-3og and 9-3ng and have never had the problems you have in this video. But all of them leaked from the top cover gasket.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому

      The B207 NG 9-3 is really the only motor where the vacuum pump is a problem!

    • @NeophyteNr1
      @NeophyteNr1 День тому

      @AutoAutopsy you should get a 9000 of you dont allready have one. The best Saab there is.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому +1

      I’d love to someday. Unfortunately very limited on space at the moment

  • @Blutnase
    @Blutnase 2 дні тому +1

    What is a vacuum pump necessary? Sorry I don't know newer cars. Is this different than the vacuum on intake?

    • @amigachris
      @amigachris 2 дні тому

      Typically newer cars have this. Also all diesels as no vacuum...

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому

      They're put into vehicles to combat the positive boost pressures put out by turbocharged engines

  • @onnovannoort7690
    @onnovannoort7690 2 дні тому

    Not all kitts come with the round oil seal. If you are having trouble getting this one, you can use the one you get with the oil filter. That's the same one.

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  2 дні тому

      If you get that kit I put in the video it does! Good tip

  • @anthonyferra7907
    @anthonyferra7907 2 дні тому

    Having secondary air makes the vac pump job slightly more annoying to do

  • @tareqalmajali6414
    @tareqalmajali6414 2 дні тому

    Hi i have this issues before..but i changed it when the car was hot .and it's come up smoothly..if it's coold but a hot water one it

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  2 дні тому +1

      I’m sorry but I don’t really understand what you’re saying

    • @tareqalmajali6414
      @tareqalmajali6414 2 дні тому

      @AutoAutopsy I'm talking about the water lok hedge..

  • @alexandredionisio9280
    @alexandredionisio9280 2 дні тому

    Do you have a hissing sound coming from the power steering pump?

  • @amigachris
    @amigachris 2 дні тому

    Didnt fix mine suspect rear main seal...

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому

      That would be a completely different spot from the vacuum pump. See where the highest spot is that you can find oil and go from there

  • @alexanderlamb5689
    @alexanderlamb5689 2 дні тому

    De-CAPitated?

  •  2 дні тому

    Love your videos, but thats a Opel ;p Saab was 9-5 pre 2009 and 9-3 pre 2001

    • @amigachris
      @amigachris 2 дні тому

      Sorry to burst you bubble but all saabs are gm platform since 1994....apart from 9000 which was a fiat...

    • @AutoAutopsy
      @AutoAutopsy  День тому +1

      Both cars you mentioned are also GM Saabs 😂 yes, it ***shares parts*** with other cars, but that hardly makes it an Opel or any other brand. GM has had their hands in Saab since the late 80's, and other brands before that (see Ford V4's in classic Saabs and Triumph engine in the 900). All cars today pretty share parts with other brands in one way or another.