saab 9000CSE turbo - help my saab is knocking

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Mon 12 Jul 2010 19:12
saab 9000CSE turbo - help my saab is knocking - turbo-tora

ok here's the deal, i have an n reg saab 9000cse turbo auto,

when engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving, now i have asked a few people and have had different replies like it needs an oil flush and change to stop the noise or the big ends..... so my question is do i use some engine flush and change the oil and filter or do i just change the oil and filter as i have heard that engine flush will damage my engine and the car has done 137,000 mls so i am unsure if it is safe to use engine flush..... please help.....

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Mon 12 Jul 2010 19:54
saab 9000CSE turbo - help my saab is knocking - CarMon

Bottom (big) end bearings, tappits, camshaft or valves would seem to be the most likely candidates. Don't think an oil flush would do much good for you.....in any case, i'd avoid drving the car until it's been fixed.

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