Can a water pump fail on a 9-3 Saab?
The Saab 9-3 and 9-5 16v and 8v diesels ( Z19DTH and Z19DT) can suffer from water pump failure resulting in severe damage to the engine. The trend we are seeing is that this failure can happen around the 60k and above miles.
When to replced a Saab 93 vector sport?
Does the cam belt on a Saab 93 Vector Sport need to be replced when the car is 8 years old, with 40,000 miles on the clock? Presuming that this is a petrol engine, it does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain and as long as the oil is kept clean it should last the life of the car.
When does my Saab need a new cam belt?
When’s my Saab need a new cam belt? Does the cam belt on a Saab 93 Vector Sport need to be replced when the car is 8 years old, with 40,000 miles on the clock? Presuming that this is a petrol engine, it does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain and as long as the oil is kept clean it should last the life of the car.
When do you Know Your Saab 9-5 tid is failing?
An early sign of premature failure is the need to top up your coolant, usually prompted by a ” check coolant ” warning on your display. If this starts, or is occurring. Get the problem investigated, it may be another cause such as a leaking hose, or radiator. Do not ignore it ! Based on our experience.
The Saab 9-3 and 9-5 16v and 8v diesels ( Z19DTH and Z19DT) can suffer from water pump failure resulting in severe damage to the engine. The trend we are seeing is that this failure can happen around the 60k and above miles.
What happens to the timing belt on a Saab 9-5?
We are seeing that the water pumps are seizing, this causes the cambelt to lose its teeth and shred. With the 16 valve engines, if the failure happens at low speeds, idle or startup the usual, ( but not guaranteed ) damage we find is that the cam followers break with no damage to the valves or pistons.
An early sign of premature failure is the need to top up your coolant, usually prompted by a ” check coolant ” warning on your display. If this starts, or is occurring. Get the problem investigated, it may be another cause such as a leaking hose, or radiator. Do not ignore it ! Based on our experience.
When to replace the cambelt and water pump?
Do not ignore it ! Based on our experience. We are now recommending to owners the the cambelt and water pump should be replaced at 60k miles or 4 years ,whichever comes the sooner. If you are buying, or have just bought a vehicle you should make sure that the cambelt and pump have been replaced.
We are seeing that the water pumps are seizing, this causes the cambelt to lose its teeth and shred. With the 16 valve engines, if the failure happens at low speeds, idle or startup the usual, ( but not guaranteed ) damage we find is that the cam followers break with no damage to the valves or pistons.
Do not ignore it ! Based on our experience. We are now recommending to owners the the cambelt and water pump should be replaced at 60k miles or 4 years ,whichever comes the sooner. If you are buying, or have just bought a vehicle you should make sure that the cambelt and pump have been replaced.