I remember reading about a TSB on cleaning the oil trap on the early 9-5's that cause a blue puff on startup. My 9-5 has started to do this, but I can't find the docs on what to do about it.
I took the car to the dealer, they told me that the turbo is starting to go and it needs to be replaced. I declined.
thoughts?
If it is the turbo, anyone know who makes it? Often you can get them rebuilt directly from the manufacturer without having to pay the exhorbitant price from Saab....
Thanks
When I bought my 1987 9000T about 8 years ago, I had it checked out by the SAAB agent in Auckland. I was told the Turbo was blowing smoke and would need replacing soon. Well, I never saw any smoke and the same turbo is still there, but my son runs the car now. 250000km. They missed the cruise wasn't working and a few other things; I was not very impressed.
A quick check on all-data shows several possibilities:
-Fred W
here's a site with 9-5 turbo types ( can u read swedish)
Thanks for the pointers from a couple of you...
I've found the TSB that I was looking at, it's actually a recall (291-2211) The dealer is supposed to have marked the car on the "campaign plate" if this recall was done on the car, I'll have to go check and see if I can find this. (any clue as to where this campaign plate would be found?)
As for the turbo, its' a Garrett GT1752, or so says a couple of site including the sweedish one that was referenced in one of hte replies. However, I cant' find any info on Garrett's that look anything like that number. (possibly a Saab-custom housing, etc?) Anywya, I can find GT15, GT2, GT3 and GT4 info. Anyone have any idea which ones we're talking about?
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