Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:19:59 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Overboost problem
Phuoc Nghuy wrote: >>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!!! > > > How long is it since you gapped your spark plugs? Running too wide a > spark plug gap can cause this problem. ???? No, running with incorrectly gapped plugs cannot, under any circumstances, cause overboost followed by fuel cutout. -- Grunff
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
