Re: blue smoke on startup

My friend's 5-year-old Saab95 burps blue smoke on startup. I asked if

> he has taken it to the shop to check it out, but he said it's ok > because it's a turbo, and turbo often does that. > > Do you agree? I'm not 100% sure.... > > Any ideas?

dont know this type from adam but in general this indicates bad valve guides

> > TB >
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Nicik Name
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Your post brought up some flashbacks about some turbo's burping out a little blue smoke on startup. As mentioned, this is often a symptom of bad valve guide seals, but I believe I have heard the turbo implicated as well.

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