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I have a '91 Saab 9000S; I am trying to replace the hoses running from the engine to the heater, and parts sites list so many choices it's really confusing. VIN is YS3CK55B9M1024952. I want to replace ALL the hoses; I'm getting a 'fog' when I turn on the heater (hopefully it's not the heater also). The hoses are -as far as I know the dealer didn't replace any- original!

Submitted: 32 days and 19 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $24
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Year: 1991
Make: Saab
Model: 9000S
Engine: 2.3 16-valve

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I just had the radiator hoses replaced. Now I tried looking under the car to see what else needed doing (as I said I am getting a fog inside the car when the herater is on) and I saw the hose running from the engine to the heater was cracked & needs replacing. I can't tell if there is only one or many, so I went online to the Saabsite, and I saw a long list of hoses. I can identify two, I think....maybe not.

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Greetings XXXXXXX,....The fog is due to seepage from the heater core seams...this is extremely common on 9000 models ;so if you havent changed the core yet I would advise doing it now...the hoses you require are included in the heater core kit as the new core has updated hose configuration...jeffrey590

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ASE Master Technician , Saab Master Technician w/ 35 years Dealer Experience in Advanced Level Diag.

32 days and 17 hours ago.

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Thank you, jeffrey590, Are dealers the only places to get heater core kits? If not, can you recommend good sources in the US? Esp. CA...

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The updated kit:which I highly recommend;is only available from the dealer...It is pricey but carries a 1 year parts and labor warranty which is well worth the cost...The Saab core is well manufactured and even though I'm sure you can save a few bucks with an aftermarket core,I have NEVER seen a SAAB replacement core leak....so once you change it you'll be set for the life of the vehicle...jeffrey590

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