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I've looked at the ACT silicon hose before, but just never got around to it. I would get them now, but I'm just waiting for a phone call to tell me how much the power steering pump on my SAAB is going to cost me!!!.
I'll get the ACT (purple I think) set over the winter when I'll have the money (I hope).
Thanks for that Jim, I'll have a walk later on and try and get some.
I'll get the ACT (purple I think) set over the winter when I'll have the money (I hope).
Thanks for that Jim, I'll have a walk later on and try and get some.
Oh well it looks like its the ACT hose kit + the stainless pipe kit.
Just put the length of pipe I bought on. Let the engine get up to temperature to check for any leaks at either end, but all looked OK. Was just about to drop the bonnet and noticed some steam near the radiator. On closer inspection looks like a couple of holes in the top metal pipe and presumably some more around the other side of it.
Just put the length of pipe I bought on. Let the engine get up to temperature to check for any leaks at either end, but all looked OK. Was just about to drop the bonnet and noticed some steam near the radiator. On closer inspection looks like a couple of holes in the top metal pipe and presumably some more around the other side of it.
My metal pipes had gone on my V8S - initially it looked like a rubber hose was weeping - then when I cleaned up the metal pipes they resembled a teabag!
Check your radiator aswell - any blue/green stains on there are anti freeze leaking out (look at the botom corners) - once you sort all the pipes out there will be more pressure in the system - so any weaknesses in the radiator will show up.
Check your radiator aswell - any blue/green stains on there are anti freeze leaking out (look at the botom corners) - once you sort all the pipes out there will be more pressure in the system - so any weaknesses in the radiator will show up.
Edited by Barkychoc on Tuesday 9th September 17:01
Russ35 said:
I'm just waiting for a phone call to tell me how much the power steering pump on my SAAB is going to cost me!!!.
EBay is your friendhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saab-9000-Power-Steering-Pum...
Barkychoc said:
Russ35 said:
I'm just waiting for a phone call to tell me how much the power steering pump on my SAAB is going to cost me!!!.
EBay is your friendhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saab-9000-Power-Steering-Pum...
Harry1972M said:
When I bought my ACT hoses I wanted the stainless pipes also, however I discovered that the new pipes take a different otter switch (chim / griff type) and there was a supply issue at the time ( June ) so make sure they have them in before you commit to the pipes.
Graham
Thanks, I'll give ACT a ring instead of ordering on line from their site.Graham
Jaye R said:
OK - being a bit dim here (no change there then I hear you say) - what's the otter switch & where is it located? 
Cheers
Jaye
On GeraldTVR's pic I think it is the temperature sensor/switch in the SS pipe next to the battery with the two terminals coming off it. Why call it an otter switch I don't know, it is a "water temperature switch" that allows the fan to cut in/out when required.Cheers
Jaye
If I'm wrong then I'll join you in the dunces cap facing the corner
mep12345 said:
Jaye R said:
OK - being a bit dim here (no change there then I hear you say) - what's the otter switch & where is it located?
Cheers
Jaye
On GeraldTVR's pic I think it is the temperature sensor/switch in the SS pipe next to the battery with the two terminals coming off it. Why call it an otter switch I don't know, it is a "water temperature switch" that allows the fan to cut in/out when required.Cheers
Jaye
If I'm wrong then I'll join you in the dunces cap facing the corner
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