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1995 Saturn SC1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Pressure test, Water pump.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on January 27, 2012

How do I replace the lower radiatior hose on a 95 Saturn SC1?

Any water put in it is promtly in the street. Upper hose & reservoir look good. Water pump or radiator maybe?
Avatar Asked by dpolichetti

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Replied on January 27, 2012

Where exactly is it leaking at?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 27, 2012

Best to go get a cooling system pressure test done, this will help locate the exact position of the leak. knowing this then we can advise further.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on January 27, 2012

Just to add to this one if its leaking that bad you shouldnt need to do a pressure test to find a leak that big.The only place i have seen a leak on the radiator on those and its a common leak is just bellow the upper radiator hose the tank cracks right where the upper transmission cooler line goes on.Also if the water pump is leaking poor some water in the coolant bottle and look underneath and see if its leaking off the oil pan subframe area just bellow where the crank pulley area is.Let me know what you find.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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