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Doesn't sound like turbo to me. Posted by B Millar [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Do I have a blown turbo?, Mike McComics, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:55:29 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The turbo doesn't affect performance until the late stages of failure where there is enough play in the shaft for the impellor/compressor to crash into the housing and bind up. You'd know if you were in late stages because there would be a blue smoke-screen behind you.
There are sooo many things that could cause this problem though. Clogged catalytic converter, failing DI cassette, bad MAF... You don't have a check engine light on do you? That would be very helpful if you did and got the code.
I would strongly recommend taking it to a Saab dealership or even better, a Saab specializing independent shop. A non-specializing mechanic will not have the Saab-specific computer interface (Tech-II) to be able to monitor sensor values etc. from your car. Seeing as you don't know what's wrong, I'd also recommend TOWING it there. Chances are you could drive it there fine, but you also run the chance of causing more damage (see the pictures of that cracked oil pan? - $$$?).
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