Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 15:05:30 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: 99 9-5 Turbo? TSB on blue puff at start?
In message <dcoCc.380951$M3.343465nospamter.nyroc.rr.com> "Bill Jackson" <wjacksonnospamesterdotrr.com> wrote: > 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? 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. -- Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui New Zealand