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Turbo replacement on a SAAB TiD

  • 13-08-2009 5:32pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    Does anyone know the cheapest way to sort a sized turbo on a 2.2 SAAB TiD. Is there any place that fixes these ? Can they be got second hand ?

    Anyone hazard a guess what price I'll be looking at?

    Theres no power in the car going uphill, mechanic reckons its the turbo.


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  • #2
    alo1587
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 464 ✭✭alo1587


    Barr wrote: »
    Hi

    Does anyone know the cheapest way to sort a sized turbo on a 2.2 SAAB TiD. Is there any place that fixes these ? Can they be got second hand ?

    Anyone hazard a guess what price I'll be looking at?

    Theres no power in the car going uphill, mechanic reckons its the turbo.

    Is there a lot of smoke out of the exhaust? Could be a boost solenoid faulty causing it to not boost.I guess he checked that already.Did he say it was seized or is he just taking a guess


  • #3
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    Mechanic looked at it quickley, he did not open engine up or anything. He felt some pipe if there was suction and seemingly there wasen't .
    Is there a way to check if its a boost solenoid ?


  • #4
    alo1587
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 464 ✭✭alo1587


    Barr wrote: »
    Mechanic looked at it quickley, he did not open engine up or anything. He felt some pipe if there was suction and seemingly there wasen't .
    Is there a way to check if its a boost solenoid ?

    I'd suggest taking it to another mechanic if he didnt even look at it properly for you.Feeling a pipe wont diagnose a turbo problem.Did he even drive it with a boost gauge attached?


  • #5
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    He did take it for a drive but did not have a boost gauge. Whats the best way to check if its a boost selonid or the turbo ?

    Whats kinda costs would I be looking at ?

    No answer your ealier question theres is no smoke at all.


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ..you need a better mechanic.

    ...and forget 2nd hand turbo's - either a new one, or a recon one. Look up the X5 thread for the guy in ........Portlaoise ?...

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #7
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Get a better mechanic. Turbo failure is very obvious (lots of white smoke). Could be something as simple as a failed MAF sensor.

    Avoid buying a new turbo until you get an opinion from a competent mechanic. Sounds like this one is either a) lazy b) stupid or c) trying to rip you off bigtime.


  • #8
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    Ok , I'll prob head to a SAAB Indy and get his opinion.


  • #9
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    I was talking to the SAAB indy and he says it would not be the turbo . He says its probably the vacuum hoses as they give trouble.

    Another opinion was the waste-gate. Has anyone experience of either of the two prognosis and if they are any easy fix ?


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