Well it seems i have a leak.
Saab roof hydraulic fluid.
In the end i used some low viscosity machine oil from work.
When i bought the car the hydraulic oil for the roof pump was low.
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I needed to top up the hydraulic fluid again as the roof had stopped going up and down in one movement.
Why would this be happening.
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.
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The hydraulic fluid does appear to be down a.
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Is there a common failure.
Hi have thought the roof on my 89 vert has got a little bit sluggish this last few days mainly just as it reaches its highest point still goes up in about 15 20 seconds so not a real problem.
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I haven t yet checked the hydraulic fluid will do that soon but upon reading your post i now wonder if there s a different problem i should check for in addition to the hydraulic fluid.
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I ve had a look around and can t see any pools of oil anywhere.
I looked at the forum to see what people were using as a replacement.
This worked fine for a season then the pump.
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Saab 9 3 convertible leaking hydraulic fluid from top 1 answer.
What needs to be done to fix it.
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But took back seat out today to check reservoir.