Saab 9-3 Turbo X (V6) Water Pump Replacement

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[aightblah]

Thanks so much for owning a v6. Most other DIY jobs are 2.0 I4.

[bryanswenson]

I'm glad to see an easy water pump replacement on a saab 9-3 V-6. Contrasting to the difficult replacement on a 9-3 2.0 t.. Great post Auto A..

[Darthvolvo]

I remember mentioning replacing the waterpump when you were in there earlier. Glad you got it done.

[MassiveTrackHunter]

Great video! Good catch on the engine support, and yes it is one of the easiest parts to replace on that motor.
On the v6 leak checks, check your email. Sent pics. There are 3 gaskets right above that pump.
Hope you already got them all. If not, it is an easy job now that you are used to working in that area.

[ScienceStuff]

Your videos are so didactical and very motivational to be a DIY with my 2005 9-5 Aero. Many thanks for share your knowledge, courage and abilities. Have you make a video for B235R engines ? I.e. How to time the engine or engine gasket replacement? Saludos from Chile !!🇨🇱

[racerboy]

Another great DIY video...you really do make it look easy. Thanks for the info!

[JS-rirx]

I've done the exact same job yesterday. I didnt realise I could buy a metal gasket and used the supplied one. I guess in time it'll need doing again

[grahamshillingford]

Its good to see you carrying out all the jobs yourself!! Wait till you get the stretched chains like I did on my 06 2.8T!!

[BLAZExYAxDEADxHOMIE]

I was wondering if you can replace the serpentine belt through just the engine bay, online it says to take off wheel well liner and go from down there and the engine bay. Thanks for all the videos and for being so responsive, you're a lifesaver!

[Scali]

I drove my Turbo X from Kansas City to NYC! You should be fine taking yours 2k miles 🙂

[Tango]

Getting ready to do this on my 10 9-5, doesn't look bad at all.

[stewartfieldsend]

Is this the z28net engine please, great job and very informative btw

[RellupNorth]

I have a ‘07 Aero. What do you think about Saab returning? They haven’t formally announced it but they did stress to “keep current Saab owners” on the road as long as possible with the parts warranty announcement at the top of the year. They also didn’t allow a Chinese company to take over the Saab Automobile tm. Not gonna lie, I only want another Saab to replace mines whenever that is

[MarioDione]

Very helpful. My 06 9-3 2.0t just started leaking coolant as well.

[krautwagongti]

Awesome video! I just wish the water pump on my '08 9-3 2.0 would be that easy, just hoping it lasts a while.

[huskywr]

Saab in the WIS to release the belt tension on the 2.8 V6 engine says to use the 1/2 insert tool. The tool you used to release tension which insert did it have? 1/2 or 3/8? There is some confusion as to which insert should be used and perhaps the one indicated in the 1/2 WIS is incorrect and the 3/8 one should be used ?

[LJ_S]

Just a heads up: I’d advice you to replace the bolts to the engine mount, they are on most cars, stretch bolts that need a certain torque and degrees on them so after they’ve been taken off most manufacturers advice to replace them.
Great DIY though, looks like a dead easy job :)

[TheSlocki]

Quick question. What was used to pry the belt off? Is it a special tool?

[ArktinenPeikko]

Just out of curiosity, how much more work would it be to change the belt at the same time? Is it even doable with just that mount removed?

[anthonyakers]

So youve always been who i go to when i need help, i also own the 2.8 and been tracking down all my leaks as well so hopefully you can help me. Have you ever had a coolant leak coming off the starter then it drips down the oil filter housing then to the ground ...
So somewhere above the starter i just cant find it