Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 04:18:10 GMT From: Riff <turbospgnopsamsouth.net> Subject: Re: Saab 99Turbo
getting a turbo isnt a big deal, its the same turbo used up till '86 on the 900, same damn engine too! 4 speeds were pretty tough gear boxes. how much $? $1500 sound ok if it looks and drives nice usernamnopsamltranet.com wrote: > > Hi, I am looking into purchasing a 1978 saab 99 Turbo. The car has 135K > mi on it and is on its second owner. The water pump has been recently > replaced, but the transmission (manual 4spd) and the turbo have never been > serviced. What should I trouble spots should I look for and how easy will > it be to locate and buy a new turbo unit if it dies. Any suggestions, > stories or general info would be great. Thank you