[Jreid98]

For a few weeks now, when you accelerate there’s like a siren type of noise until the turbo whines and the whine sounds like a drill. Took it to a mechanic and they couldn’t figure out anything as there’s no check engine light and very minor if any performance issues. When you floor the pedal, there’s a slight hesitation then full power, and higher gas consumption

 

[DCGuy]

Check watergate and actuator. Also check for leaks in air hoses to and from turbo to intercooler and etc. hope not the turbo, do you use synthetic oil?

 

[Jreid98]

Check watergate and actuator. Also check for leaks in air hoses to and from turbo to intercooler and etc. hope not the turbo, do you use synthetic oil?

Went to a dealership and they said there’s oil in the turbo. They’re talking about around $2600 to replace. Was going to see other options first

 

[DCGuy]

Buy a used Saab oem turbo for $200 and bolt it on. Make sure and clean the oil feed line and prime with oil. Use synthetic oil. Rebuilt stock turbo is about $600. Cheep turbos new on Amazon and etc are around $200 but are junk.

 

[Jreid98]

I got a turbo and was trying to find a tutorial. Any suggestions? I’ve only found a few videos

 

[Hyndy]

I got a turbo and was trying to find a tutorial. Any suggestions? I’ve only found a few videos

Type 'saab online wis' into a search engine, you should find the step-by-step instructions and pictures.

 

[DCGuy]

 

[Jreid98]

I got the turbo put all the way in except for now I couldn’t get the lower coolant banjo bolt to stop leaking. I found out there’s 2 washers needed so I put two on the top one and when I went to put two on the lower one it stripped the inside a little. Is there anything I can do? Is it ok to use loctite or anything?

 

[lizzard-t]

I got the turbo put all the way in except for now I couldn’t get the lower coolant banjo bolt to stop leaking. I found out there’s 2 washers needed so I put two on the top one and when I went to put two on the lower one it stripped the inside a little. Is there anything I can do? Is it ok to use loctite or anything?

There should be a copper crush washer top and bottom of the banjo bolt not 2 or you could strip the thread , lock tight may cure the leak but for how long ?
If its the bolt that's stopped the thread then new bolt and crush washers required.
If its the thread in the turbo then helicoil is the only way but make a 110 % sure no swarf bolt enter the turbo housing .

 

[Jreid98]

Does anyone know the size of the washers that goes on the three banjo bolts on the turbo?