SAAB 9-3 (1998 - 2002) - 99 2.0 Hesitation / Turbo Problems

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Mon 21 Sep 2009 15:35
99 2.0 Hesitation / Turbo Problems - Maceman
Hello all,

My Saab 93 started behaving badly on Saturday - drives fine up to 3000 revs which is when the turbo normally winds up, instead of the normal boost it started hesitating with a slight but noticable bucking. I eased off but tried again a couple of times and noticed that if I kept my foot down it would hesitate/buck a few times then the turbo would pick up and there was lots of boost.

I've had a quick look at all the hoses but can't see any obvious splits or cracks.

I'm fortunate to live close to a very respected Saab Indy, and I've booked in for tomorrow, but I don't have a lot of cash, so really hoping it's not going to be an expensive job. Besides the cars only worth a grand! (but I want to keep it going)

Amnyone had any similar experiences?
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