Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 06:41:54 +0530 From: "FEDUP" <FedUpnospamail.com> Subject: Cant believe it! 1994 Saab AERO 9000 (TURBO) - Smoke problems after replacing head gasket- NOW IT IS THE TURBO!!
I posted earlier "This is a 94 Saab (Turbo) AERO 9000 with 125K miles. I have replaced the headgasket couple of weeks ago. Since then white smoke (oil burning) comes out when the car comes to a stop or when it is starting. " Here is what happened since then- The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a turbo leaking oil into the exhaust. As we send out the turbo for a rebuild- the guy says- cant be done. A new turbo unit (Garret TB25) costs $660. They say that these turbos get shot when the driver does not idle after coming to a stop and park. Apparently, according to him, when you pull into the garage or a parking spot, one needs to let the engine idle for a minute or so before turning it off. This- I have never heard. The instruction manual does not say anything like this. I am so pissed off- I have spent $1500 for head gasket job- looks like the turbo fiasco is going to add another $1000. This car already has 125K miles. Is this really worth it? What has been your experience with this car?
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