Almost all high end convertibles today use old technology to seal the hydraulic cylinders and pumps.
Saab convertible roof hydraulic fluid.
Not a big different after a little faster but the liquid was the.
Saab tech talk stt workshop for classic saab models classic saab 9 3 gm900 my 1994 2002 03cv 9 3 convertible hydraulic fluid spec.
A lot of manufacturers share the same fittings on their hydraulic pumps and rams.
I own a 2004 saab 9 3 aero convertible and it just started leaking what we think is hydraulic fluid from the front inside of the top.
I looked at the forum to see what people were using as a replacement.
Have any of you experienced this before.
Well it seems i have a leak.
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My wife s trusty 2004 9 3 convertible is leaking hydraulic fluid over center locking area but actually seeping out over passenger visor.
What needs to be done to fix it.
Saab 9 3 convertible second generation 2003 2009 hydraulic roof hoses vehicle not listed.
In the end i used some low viscosity machine oil from work.
Why would this be happening.
When i bought the car the hydraulic oil for the roof pump was low.
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A quick video to show how to flush and change the fluid in you saab convertible cabriolet.
I presume this will be the same hydraulic fluid used in more modern cars but the comma brand that halfords sell for example quoted as used by saab in convertible roof systems is a green fluid so do not want to risk mixing but if it is only the dye then i guess it wouldn t matter.
Heat water and additives can even accelerate that decay.
I needed to top up the hydraulic fluid again as the roof had stopped going up and down in one movement.
The car is in wonderful shape this is our first big concern.
I have a 98 9 3 se convertible.
This worked fine for a season then the pump broke plastic connecting rod between motor and pump.