Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:01:08 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: I'm having a blonde day!
Dee Varley wrote: > Just a quick question. The turbo on my 'h' reg 9000, when I put my foot down > (which isn't often.........I've driven it a few times since I bought it 2 > weeks a go and I am NOT heavy footed as a rule, if at all) the turbo > whistles in and then suddenly loses power. Is this what usually happens? You > can shoot me now if I'm being stupid........(but can I have a blindfold > first?!) > I looked through some of the 'back' servicing stuff and it mentioned > something about a slight pressure leak in the turbo? > It is a while since I had my last SAAB, but I don't remember this at > all................and er..if it is a problem is it:? > 1) serious > 2) going to get worse > 3) expensive > 4) too difficult to tackle at home > > What do you reckon. Please tell me I'm flapping over nothing! Need more info. Say you're driving along in 3rd. You floor it. How far up does the boost needle go? Does it hold there? Does it drop off? By how much? When you say it loses power, what are the symptoms? -- Grunff