Saab TSB #2912217ED3
2000 Saab 9-3
TSB Document: - Sorry, the NHTSA has not posted this TSB document yet.
You can still get the detailed info from Saab for this TSB. Call your local Saab dealer's service department & ask for a copy of TSB# 2912217ED3.
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Summary
- SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A STICKING CHECK VALVE FOR THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION, PRESSURIZING THE CRANKCASE, AND FORCING ENGINE OIL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND / OR THE FLOW OF COOLANT THROUGH THE TURBO UNIT MAY BE REDUCED RESULTING IN THE TEMPERATURE BECOMING SO HIGH THAT THE ENGINE OIL CRYSTALLIZES (BUILDS CARBON DEPOSITS) AROUND THE TURBINE-SIDE BEARING. *TT
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