Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:28:56 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Overboost problem
<eric.perduenospaml.com> wrote in message news:1110926071.591128.198760nospam2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > I have been living with an overboost problem on my '92 9000 for a while > now due to financial constraints. The turbo will boost to where it > starts touching red on the gauge which will in turn cut out the fuel > pump to save the motor...the overall effect is kind of a "bucking" > phenomenon. Very annoying, especially on the freeway, and potentially > dangerous as power may not be there when needed. A good friend and car > wiz (not much experience with Saab, but very well versed in most > European makes - he works as a lead tech for a VW dealer) suggested > that I replace the APC valve. His suggestion fit in with the reading I > have done, so I ordered a new one and slapped it in today. Although the > problem is alleviated quite a bit, it ain't gone. WHere would be the > next place to look? I want my HP back!!! > Have you checked the hose on the wastegate? It's reasonably common for it to rot out or fall off.