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turbocharger - 4/11/2008 7:52:19 AM    chasman55   Posts: 9 Joined: 4/11/2008 Status: offline  i have a 2001 9.5 with turbo failure. im looking for more info about who manufactured the turbo are there rebuild kits available. B 235E motor. Saab part #5955703. thanks for your help. chasman Post #: 1

RE: turbocharger - 4/11/2008 2:55:34 PM    Roto Posts: 1245 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: online I was looking that P/N up and it does look like it's a garrett GT17.  If it's indeed the case than a rebuild kit for this turbo is about $100... keep in mind that you will want this thing rebalanced after the rebuild.  It's not wise to spend $100 on rebuilding hte turbo and than having it go bad because it wasn't balanced 5K miles later.  What exactly failed on your turbo? _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to chasman55) Post #: 2

RE: turbocharger - 4/12/2008 6:50:33 AM    chasman55   Posts: 9 Joined: 4/11/2008 Status: offline its dumping oil into the intake side so it looks like its laying a smoke screen but no rotor noise no squealing no buzzing no rubbing noise so im assuming oil seals or the like. i guess the next step is to remove the part. (in reply to Roto) Post #: 3

RE: turbocharger - 4/12/2008 4:18:24 PM    Roto Posts: 1245 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: online So typical    The one I've got has the same issue... _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to chasman55) Post #: 4

RE: turbocharger - 4/15/2008 6:19:10 AM    chasman55   Posts: 9 Joined: 4/11/2008 Status: offline is this a repair i might handle? a step by step i glanced at says no special tools needed and that if i mark the shaft and turbine i can reassemble without rebalancing. was it easy to disassemble and reassemble? i've done brake jobs waterpumps radiatior and the like but never a major engine tear down and i wonder if there are pitfalls to avoid. my shop is pulling the turbo as we speak and once i have it in my hands i will know exactly which turbo it is. (in reply to Roto) Post #: 5

RE: turbocharger - 4/15/2008 6:59:03 AM    Roto Posts: 1245 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: online It is not difficult to disassemble...just have to be really careful when lifting the housings off so that you don't damage the blades.  You'r actual problem is right under the compressor wheel.  It's up to you if you want to do a complete rebuild (I would), but you could just replace the rubber O-ring that under the sealplate and call it a day... _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to chasman55) Post #: 6

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