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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Piston, Engine
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Piston, Engine
Dimensional Specifications
Component Illustration (B235E/R):
Piston Types:
Dimension R 50 mm
Dimension O 70 mm
Dimension A 3.8 mm
Dimension H 56.9 mm
Classification Of Pistons And Cylinder Bores:
First oversize (+0.5 mm)
Second oversize (+1.0 mm)
The piston classification is stamped on the piston crown roof.
The piston classes for service are B
Piston Classification:
AB 89.964 - 89.975 mm
B 89.975 - 89.982 mm
First oversize (+0.5) 90.457 - 90.475 mm
Second oversize (+1.0) 90.957 - 90.975 mm
Piston Diameter:
Piston diameter is measured at right angles to the gudgeon pin holes, 11 mm from the bottom of the piston.
Piston Clearance:
Nominal 0.025 - 0.056
Classification, Piston/Cylinder - Fits Cylinder Bore:
A/B piston fits both A and B cylinder bores 90.000 - 90.020 mm
B piston 90.007 - 90.020 mm
Permitted piston clearance 0.025 - 0.056 mm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.