Saab 9-5 V6 - 99(v) plate

[robjacksonsnr]

Has anyone had a problem with losing water (Not a great deal but enough to get the warning up twice in 3 months). I never had this problem before. Took it to local garage who had a look and replaced some water gaskets and told me cylinder head is OK but I am not so sure.
Any comments would be gratefully received

[i want an aero]

was it a saab trained indiependant or main dealer?. aas you can be out of pocket if not a saab garage as they are quite difficult to diagnose without tech2

[robjacksonsnr]

Not main dealer but BMW specialist, he has worked on car before without problem.

[Saabyfox]

Had two of those v6's, never had a problem with water leaks.
Have you checked for contamination in oil? Or oil in the Radiator? Any leaks in the cabin? could be coolant loss to the heater system? I would get it to a main dealer or specialist, those engines are usually bulletproof.

[John D9395]

Hi

Have an 04 9-5 V6 TiD. Had a water leak, about 1 ltr / 500 miles.

I use a good independent garage. They found it quite easily (aparently!), some plastic valve supplying water to the heater had a hair line crack, he said the water was basically vaporising rather than leaking (if you know what I mean).

Had this repair done at an 84K service, and the bill was still less than what Saab wanted for the service alone including replacing the anti freeze.

Happy hunting.