99 9-5 Turbo? TSB on blue puff at start?

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Bill Jackson - 24 Jun 2004 00:17 GMT

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

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Richard Sutherland-Smith - 24 Jun 2004 04:05 GMT

> 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
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> 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.

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Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith
19 Webb Road, Wanganui
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Fred W. - 24 Jun 2004 15:56 GMT

> 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
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> 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

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Andy - 25 Jun 2004 15:28 GMT

here's a site with 9-5 turbo types ( can u read swedish)

http://www.speedparts.se/prod/res_mot_turbo.shtml

> 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
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> Thanks

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Bill Jackson - 27 Jun 2004 16:03 GMT

Thanks for the pointers from a couple of you...

I've found the TSB that I was looking at, it's actually a recall (291-2211)
The dealer is supposed to have marked the car on the "campaign plate" if
this recall was done on the car, I'll have to go check and see if I can find
this. (any clue as to where this campaign plate would be found?)

As for the turbo, its' a Garrett GT1752, or so says a couple of site
including the sweedish one that was referenced in one of hte replies.
However, I cant' find any info on Garrett's that look anything like that
number. (possibly a Saab-custom housing, etc?) Anywya, I can find GT15,
GT2, GT3 and GT4 info. Anyone have any idea which ones we're talking about?

> 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
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> Thanks

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