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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 22:25:59 +0100
From: "bccochrane" <bccochranenopsamcapeonline.co.uk>
Subject: Re: 99 Turbos


Thanks everyone. Brett Rowan Atalla <ratallanopsamhlink.net> wrote in message news:mwRY4.527$Dk3.30295nopsamread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > > Can anyone please give me some buying tips for a 99 turbo. I love them but > > don't really know what i should be looking out for. > > The biggest problem is rust. If no rust is apparent, look underneath, at > the rocker panels and the rest of the underbody. Also, look closely at the > shock towers, both behind the wheels and under the hood. > > Look at the engine block under/behind the intake manifold - this is where > the water pump is located. Check for moisture on the block near where the > pump is embedded into the block. The B-motor water pump is prone to leaking > here, and while it's not the end of the world, they aren't cheap to replace, > since they require special tools te remove and refit. If the water pump is > leaking, you need to watch your temp gauge very carefully, as you are losing > coolant. The B-motor turbo valve head is prone to cracking under high > temperature. > > Look for blue smoke out of the exhaust, especially when using the turbo. If > you get nice, puffy, blue clouds out of the tailpipe when you use the boost, > it could be time for a new turbo. > > Check that all of the electrical systems are working (especially the cooling > fans / thermo switch). Even if they are, buy a good multi-meter, because > these cars are susceptible to weirdness in the electrics. > > Examine the radiator for corrosion - on the 99T in particular, it is > important that your colling system work well. > > I would recommend (if you don't already look there from time to time) asking > particular technical questions on the Saab Network's "other models" bulletin > board. The people on that board know a lot about these cars. > >

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