Forum: L-Series Tech
08-19-2012, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,034
Re: Fuel smell 2002 L200
Do you recall what size on the rubber hose? I've been looking and see rubber fuel lines in 1/4", 5/16" or 1/2" sizes. My vent hose has rotted and have been trying to find that metal replacement,...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-03-2011, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Re: Need help installing Purge Solenoid
It's located inside the rear passenger fender, on a rear pointing metal arm that is permanently attached to your fuel filler neck. To reach it remove that tire and splash guards. Also remove the...
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Forum: L-Series General
03-19-2011, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,001
Re: L-Series Reliability
Just signed up. Still not enough yet to plug into an L-Series survey. It says, "New cars are added to the survey around the beginning of each month." So will check back.
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-21-2011, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,868
Re: Will not start! Frustration!
Unlikely, but theft and vandalism? If you park outside maybe someone siphoned gas and replaced it with a like amount of water?
Know this would be remote, but in general if you already have...
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Forum: L-Series General
10-22-2010, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,209
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Forum: L-Series General
04-15-2009, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,951
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-03-2009, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,873
Re: 04 L300,2.2, runs briefly then quits
Maybe it's open season for ideas now...:)
AIT? This running situation behaves just like when I'd started once with the air intake temperature sensor disconnected. It did throw a code though. But I...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-19-2009, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,434
Re: Filter cap and drain plug torque spec
The 2.2's black plastic cap reads 25nm of torque.
I highly recommend the Lisle - 14700 Filter Wrench for GM 2.2L
"Removes and installs oil filters on 2.2 liter GM Ecotec engines." It's really...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
11-05-2008, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 534
Re: Fuel Pump - Did I break it?
Thanks. Its a 95 SW2. I was hoping that top area was a replaceable section, but like you said and looking at the full price ones online, it's one whole unit and broken plastic is broken. From front...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
11-04-2008, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 534
Fuel Pump - Did I break it?
Hey.
Fuel supply line leak hole in the rear. From the threads here used paperclip method to pump out the fuel and just now dropped the tank (a first for me).
Thinking in the home stretch, went...
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Forum: L-Series General
10-25-2008, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
Timing Chain Case Moving Forward
FYI,
The NHTSA investigation to expand the timing chain recall moved another step forward on Oct 16th. They granted the Defect Petition - DP08002 - and put it to Preliminary Evaluation - PE08061....
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Forum: L-Series Tech
08-29-2008, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,164
Re: Fuel pump life expextancy. Also a thank you.
Hey, my '02 2.2 fuel pump failed at 120,000 in March 07. Over 141,000 current miles now. BTW, the '95's fuel pump also gave out at around 120k a few years ago. Only a small sample of two, but it...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
07-06-2008, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,211
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Forum: S-Series General
07-04-2008, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,906
Re: Catalytic Converter shot?
^^ my PS was supposed to be at the bottom, bottom. A stuck open thermostat is a year round problem! It read funny after I screwed up the typing. :usa:
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Forum: S-Series General
07-04-2008, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,906
Re: Catalytic Converter shot?
I have to agree with twhitney on your thermostat. It's stuck open and the bad smell is from running rich and unspent fuel combusting in the cat. I'd gamble that your mpgs have been running lower. ...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
07-04-2008, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,579
Re: Sudden increase in idle RPMs
A new TPS was the cure for my high RPMs. The sohc may be different, but the dohc is a T-20 star bit. You'll prob remove the TB to do the cleaning and the TPS, but I did it in place like in the...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
06-29-2008, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 564
Re: over heats..
High temp in traffic, click on your fan and press A/C button on. Then watch temp needle drop.
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Forum: Astra General
06-12-2008, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,987
Re: want an astra go to columbus ohio
At the dealership I really liked the Astra. Liked the features, styling and seemed solid. Read the sticker. Walked over to an Aura XE and it was the same price and MPG as the Astra. Found myself...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-30-2008, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,448
Re: Engine Block Shakes? Is this normal
Rats! I forgot to stop by the dealer! I live about 50 miles away from my Saturn dealer which is up by Indy. Was going to stop and get a new upper mount since I was in Indy on Weds and Thurs....and...
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Forum: L-Series General
05-17-2008, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Re: squeak/rattle at highway speed
Yes, it certainly could be many things! If the sound is toward the center, maybe it's the cover/door on the cabin air filter? Even just opening and closing that door would also give you a moment to...
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Forum: General Saturn Discussion
05-02-2008, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,660
Re: April 2008 Sales Figures
I don't think they would cancel the Outlook yet but that is a good question. Maybe more Euro Vue looks when time for restyling...then see how it goes.
Don't forget about the Chevy Traverse coming...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-28-2008, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
Re: Exhaust pipe -Can't thread the needle
Oh baby we are over the top !!
Before hitting the bolts I'd raised the jack base a little by adding a slab of limestone under it for an inch more height...and dug a small trench in the gravel at...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-28-2008, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-28-2008, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
Exhaust pipe -Can't thread the needle
I can't the exhaust pipe up over the crossmember.
95 SW2 - all new exhaust system from the manifold back. Using direct fit parts, regular stuff, nothing extra exciting. I bought three basic...
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Forum: L-Series General
04-18-2008, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,493
Re: Rear center brakelight
And maybe make sure they are installed OK. Dealership did the last ones way back when. Recently had 2 bulbs dead and it turned out they were just loose. OK - they did fall out when the plastic...
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