Date: 2 Oct 2001 17:24:09 -0700 From: jon_ludwignopsamspring.com (Jon Ludwig) Subject: 1994 9000cse
i have a 1994 9000cse 2.3L turbo with about 95k miles. the engine seems to be a bit rough when decelerating in 2nd or 1st gear >2k rpms, which is not really a problem becuase i don't do this much, but acceration in 1st seems to come in bursts... i believe that the seals in the turbocharger are going because i leave a decent size cloud of smoke when i hit the gas hard and the turbo really starts to kick in. also the engine does not seem to be producing the sort of power i would expect from a 2.3 liter turbocharged engine (esp. from SAAB). i don't really know what needs to be fixed, besides needing a new turbo (btw: any comments on the turbochargers from saabperformanceparts.com). what should i be expecting from my engine and what can i do to help the performance.