SAAB 9-3 (2002 - 2007) - 03 2.0T Smoke when started

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Sat 21 Feb 2009 13:45
03 2.0T Smoke when started - alfie2
Aero 210 bhp Only 32000 miles Full saab history last at 28K Smokes badly at first start of the day Do you think Turbo Seals or Valve Guide Rubbers. How can you tell which one and is there a cheap way out
Many Thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 21/02/2009 at 14:09

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Sat 21 Feb 2009 22:11
03 2.0T Smoke when started - piston power
What colour is the smoke? black,blue,white?

If black check air filter is clean at that mileage it may be original and be very dirty seems 40k miles ok for filters these days.
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Sun 22 Feb 2009 13:55
03 2.0T Smoke when started - alfie2
Thanks 4 the reply it is grey smoke and once burnt off is fine until the next morning

{Shouting silenced}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/02/2009 at 17:09

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Sun 22 Feb 2009 14:02
03 2.0T Smoke when started - Peter D
First thing to do is to remove the turbo output pipe at it's lowest point and see if there is oil in there. If this just a a very light smear then it is not the Turbo. Start the car one moring and just before the smoke clear turn it of and remove the plugs to compare colour and contamination. Regards Peter
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Sun 22 Feb 2009 14:07
03 2.0T Smoke when started - Peter D
This is a low mileage car and short runs may have caused a blockage in the engine venting system. Try starting the car with the filler cap removed. Regards Peter
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Sun 22 Feb 2009 16:24
03 2.0T Smoke when started - alfie2
Thankyou will try 2morrow
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