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.
@@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.
I'm about to do mine this weekend I'm gonna do the metal thermostat housing while it's out seems like it will be alot easier to do while the pump is out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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oh man, I've been sitting on my vacuum pump replacement for almost a year. really appreciate your motivation :)
Get ‘er done! It’s easy 😁
Some grease is necessary when installing new seals. The seal without grease can be damaged during installation when you tighten the screws.
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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.
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.
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)
@@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.
I'm about to do mine this weekend I'm gonna do the metal thermostat housing while it's out seems like it will be alot easier to do while the pump is out.
Awesome! Good luck
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.
If someone can figure out the wiring and plate in a way that looks oem, I’d be all ears. Would be super cool 😎
thanks for the tutorial. I'll have a look on the vacuum pump.
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didnt realize you wore a dexcom @10:45 i also have it tp manage my type1
I do! It’s fun stuff 🙃 jk
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.
agh! :(
@@AutoAutopsy I accidentally ordered the viton seals instead of the nitrile. Apparently they do better with heat, I guess we will see!
What is a vacuum pump necessary? Sorry I don't know newer cars. Is this different than the vacuum on intake?
Typically newer cars have this. Also all diesels as no vacuum...
They're put into vehicles to combat the positive boost pressures put out by turbocharged engines
I just came across a 2008 9-3 2.0T with the SAI pump 😮
No way! Maybe someone put a 03 or 2011 motor in it? 😂
@AutoAutopsy checked it through Hedin and everything matches. That's how it came from the factory 😲
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Thanks!
Where did you get your coil cover?
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.
If you get that kit I put in the video it does! Good tip
Nice fix.
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Nice engine cover
thanks!
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
I’m sorry but I don’t really understand what you’re saying
@AutoAutopsy I'm talking about the water lok hedge..
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.
The B207 NG 9-3 is really the only motor where the vacuum pump is a problem!
@AutoAutopsy you should get a 9000 of you dont allready have one. The best Saab there is.
I’d love to someday. Unfortunately very limited on space at the moment
Do you have a hissing sound coming from the power steering pump?
Negative
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Didnt fix mine suspect rear main seal...
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
Having secondary air makes the vac pump job slightly more annoying to do
definitely :(
De-CAPitated?
LOL
Love your videos, but thats a Opel ;p Saab was 9-5 pre 2009 and 9-3 pre 2001
Sorry to burst you bubble but all saabs are gm platform since 1994....apart from 9000 which was a fiat...
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.