Hi
I have just replaced the turbo on my saab 95 (97 reg, 170.000 miles)
due to the turbo bearings going. The problem I have is that there is a grey smoke coming from the exhaust and the smoke smells like soot, I have run the car for approx 50 mins and I cant detect any water in the oil, the car runs for 3 mins before the smoke appears. I assuming that it is ether the head gasket or piston rings.
Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

did you replace it with a junkyard unit or new or rebuilt? By the way rebuilding a turbocharger is something that one can do with basic hand tools and would cost around $70 and a day of your time...

 

Hi Roto
The turbo is a new garret turbo

 

or you could canvass for some replacement parts.. some retailers out there produce quality Saab 95 Parts.

 

I'd get it looked at, don't want to mislead you here...