Don't tell me it's the water pump

Don't tell me it's the water pump

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Siggy61

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76 posts

66 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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Hi
So bought my first ever Saab 9-3 convertible 3 weeks ago thinking of some wind through the hair stuff before the weather turns crap. Everything fine on the test drive so splash the cash. Already had to fork out for a new alternator, now I notice a small patch of water on the drive. It's parallel with behind the drivers side wheel so is it water pump or could it be a/c overflow. Was hoping to use it over the B-H but no chance if it's the pump.

Matt_E_Mulsion

1,705 posts

70 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Is the small patch of water actually coolant? Poke your finger in it and taste it, if it's sweet it's antifreeze.

Gary C

12,921 posts

184 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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did you have aircon on ?

Could be condensate.

Gary C

12,921 posts

184 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Matt_E_Mulsion said:
Is the small patch of water actually coolant? Poke your finger in it and taste it, if it's sweet it's antifreeze.
or Austrian wine wink

Siggy61

Original Poster:

76 posts

66 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Can't say I've tried Austrian wine and in no rush to start now thanks. Will try the taste test in the morning. Thanks for the advice.