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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER BLOCK
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Cylinder Block
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Bore
Standard (A)
B205 90.000-90.020 mm
Standard (B)
B205 90.020-90.040 mm
Standard (B+)
B205 No specification given
First Oversize
B205 90.500-90.520 mm
Second Oversize
B205 91.00-90.020 mm
Cylinder Head
Height, New Cylinder Head* 139.4-139.6 mm
Height, Minimum After Regrinding* 139.0 mm
*Applies to both B205 engine
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.