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kjj 12-06-02, 10:55 PM Does the mechanical oil pump restrict flow when the engine isn't running? I ask because I'm thinking of adding an electric oil pump to cool the turbo after I turn the engine off. Carl Hernandez 13-06-02, 09:54 AM From the diagrams in the SAAB repair manuals it appears to allow for movement. Don't bother to add and additional oil pump, just let the engine idle for 15-30 seconds before shutting down the engine. Does the same thing but costs nothing. Ken 13-06-02, 11:07 AM I thought all 900t owners did the 'idle for 15-30 secs' thing before & after driving. You'd be mad not too It tells you to on the manufacturers sticker on the drivers sunvisor on mine. Also I suggest not using full boost until the engine's warm & some of us on here try not to use boost @ all for the last km of a journey I'll stop ranting now Cheers Ken _________________ '88 900 T8 Auto Be patient my young padowin apprentice! <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Ken on Jun 13, 2002 4:15pm ]</font> <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Ken on Jun 13, 2002 4:17pm ]</font> kjj 13-06-02, 11:50 AM Well, I'm young and foolish, so I'd rather be able to ride the turbo hard right into the parking lot, jump out and not destroy my engine, even if it costs a few bucks. Plus I'm a sucker for gadgets and I like building things... Ken 13-06-02, 05:22 PM Can't fault you there A man & his gadgets can never be parted, I mean, why would we be driving Turbos otherwise? | |