Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:44:09 +0100 From: Paul Brownjohn <Paul-no-spam-nospamnjohn.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9000 CS low turbo boost
KeithG wrote: > Does it have TCS? If not, it may be a dead BPC valve. Just did this on > my dad's '94 Aero. We verified it by swapping a known good one from my > car. A new valve is spendy, a used less so, but it is unknown. See if > you can find a kind soul to loan you his known good to check it out. > > KeithG > > Paul Brownjohn wrote: > >> I have a 9000 2.3 CS Carlsson turbo. The performance is poor probably >> due to the fact that the turbo boost never rises above the base boost >> level. >> >> I have checked everything hat I can think of that is obvious....the >> APC fuse is OK, the valve (whatever it's called) on the radiator is >> not making any funny noises, the various tubes are connected etc. >> >> Other than taking it to a Saab dealer, can anyone suggest where to >> start looking for the source of the problem? >> >> TIA >> >> Paul BJ Yep...it has TCS (unfortunately)....however I do have the advantage of having a 1991 2.3 9000S FPT lying around at my place so I do have a source for any bits that are compatible Cheers Paul BJ