Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 10:56:58 -0400 From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> Subject: Re: 99 9-5 Turbo? TSB on blue puff at start?
"Bill Jackson" <wjacksonnospamesterdotrr.com> wrote in message news:dcoCc.380951$M3.343465nospamter.nyroc.rr.com... > 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 A quick check on all-data shows several possibilities: http://www.alldata.com/TSB/52/99523242.html This site may help too: http://www.thesaabsite.com/95/95bluesmoke.htm -Fred W