(TA291-0701) Turbo broken due to lack of lubricant
| TECHNICAL ADVICE - Quick information for your help | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | TA291-0701 |
| Date: ........... | January 2007 |
| Market: | All |
| Turbo broken due to lack of lubricant |
| VEHICLES CONCERNED |
Saab 9-3 1.9 Diesel MY05 -
Saab 9-5 1.9 Diesel MY06-
| BACKGROUND |
During certain driving conditions the filter inside the banjo screw (93179303) for the oil feed pipe from the block to the turbo can be blocked. This causes blocking of the oil to the bearings resulting in Turbo failure.
| CONDITIONS |
Usually happens on high speed and long driving trips, but can also occur during other conditions.
| SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION |
Heavy blue smoke/oil consumption or low performance Turbo bearings seized /worn out.
| ACTION |
When changing a Turbo a new banjo screw 13 (P No 93179303) must be fitted also the Intercooler must be cleaned and engine oil changed.
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