Why does gas come out of tailpipe when you press down on gas pedal?
Gasoline dripping out of your tailpipe is either the result of your overfilling your tank or a bad fuel pressure regulator. If the engine stalls when you press down on the gas pedal, check the fuel pressure regulator.
What to do when your fuel pressure regulator goes bad?
If the engine stalls when you press down on the gas pedal, check the fuel pressure regulator. There shouldn’t be any hesitation when you press on the gas. Even if you only notice a little hesitation, get your pressure regulator checked out because it may just be starting to go bad.
How does the ECM work on a Saab?
Codes will not be stored about software. Saab models generate either 2- or 5- and Saab Direct Ignition). the “limp-home mode”). Once certain faults sensor signal. This enables the vehicle to be or testing. Once the fault has cleared, the ECM will revert to normal operation.
What’s the boost pressure on a Saab 9000?
In the middle of the valve is a screw covered with a blob of paint, wind this in and it ups the boost pressure, 0.9bar gives 220bhp and 1.2 gives 250bhp. To match the fuelling requirements to the increased boost pressure, fuel pressure also needs to be increased. Either fit an adjustable item or squeeze the current regulator in a vice.
What kind of Turbo do I need for a Saab 9000?
For 500bhp a Garret GT30R turbo will be required, 630cc/min injectors, bigger fuel pump, cams, gas flowed head and a tubular exhaust manifold. If you want to keep the free revving nature of the 2 litre, fit the 2.3 cylinder head as its much freer flowing and bolts straight on and lowers the compression ratio.
Where is the pressure control valve on a Saab?
If not, the valve should be replaced. The valve has three hose connections. Turbo compressor, which is the source of air pressure, waste gate actuator, which is operated by the air pressure, and the air intake which is used to bleed off air above base boost. The valve is normally open from the compressor to the waste gate, and closed to the intake.
When to change head gaskets on a Saab 9000?
Head gaskets on all motors need changing at 100,000miles so before you start upping the boost this should be your first job and while your at it you may as well change the timing chain. Oil should be changed every 6,000 miles and use a good quality synthetic 5W-30 oil.