Forum: S-Series Tech
01-24-2021, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 89
Re: Questions regarding backup lights
If you want freaking bright lights that are usable, it has to be this style: https://www.amazon.com/LUYED-Extremely-Chipsets-Reverse-Brightest/dp/B01H54SP6O
So far I've found that that brand name...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-24-2021, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 79
Re: "new" 96 SL1
If adding a bit of fluid doesn't turn off the light then: Pull the brake fluid sensor connector off, if that doesn't turn off the light then use something (paperclip, wire, etc) to jump the 2 pins,...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-23-2021, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 86
Re: SOHC Model Years Head Crack Defect
'91-'02, though the earlier ones were more prone to the defect. Around Cam Journal #3 if I remember correctly and it's easy to miss due to the Styrofoam cast texture on nearly everything.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-23-2021, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 51
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-21-2021, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 141
Re: Fuel Rail Replacement
I don't remember anything on the TB getting in the way, but that's easy enough to remove. I likely had an extension with a wobble end on it, those are amazing.
Pretty sure there's only 2 vacuum...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-20-2021, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 186
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Forum: S-Series General
01-18-2021, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
Re: Coolant light stays on
Oh, yeah. Forgot about the cleaning option. Add fluid, if that doesn't fix it then drain & clean, if that doesn't fix it then drain again & replace.
Sucks that for 2 of the options you have to...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-17-2021, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
Re: Coolant light stays on
Solid = overtemp
Flashing = low coolant level
As it's flashing, either add a few ounce's to the coolant level to turn it off or replace the coolant tank as the level sensor is molded into the...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-17-2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 215
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-14-2021, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
Re: Turbo Saturn build
The more rotating mass you have the easier take off will be, but it'll be slower to rev up. The weight trade off on the crankshaft is worth it because it's better balanced, a lighter flywheel should...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-14-2021, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 536
Re: Fuel Filter Installation
I think its possible yes, but its easier to pull them with the rail. The clips that hold the injectors to the rail can be quite the PITA to work with.
Cleaning:
Use the spare washer pump...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-14-2021, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 147
Re: 2000 Saturn SL1
I'd check the cig lighter fuse first for the OBD-II reader thing, then wiggle/jiggle the heck out of the key in run to see if the gauges respond. I'm suspecting a bad ignition switch based on the...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-14-2021, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 536
Re: Fuel Filter Installation
The tool that makes those crimps is $300 and also comes with the dies to make double and bubble flares on brake lines (closer to $500 for one with the full die kit that includes larger hydraulic line...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
01-14-2021, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
Re: Turbo Saturn build
I'm not sure which is the overall stronger crankshaft, but the heavier one is better balanced (smoother running) and can "pointlessly" rev higher.
"Pointlessly" because there's a steep power...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-13-2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 519
Re: New 95 SW2
Okay, it's been long enough. Time for the jerk buzz-kill.
Challenge for you: Open the hatch. Easy right?
2 rules: the ignition key doesn't leave your pocket and nobody can utilize any other...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-13-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 172
Re: Fighting p0401 EGR code!!!
Verify the MAP sensor is reading 1-1.5v at idle.
Not much for diagnostic aids on this one, basically just clean/replace the EGR valve and clean the EGR passages. Also pull the MAP sensor and...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-13-2021, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 118
Re: Manual Trans Swap
The fun part of transmission swaps is living in the rust belt so it's safer/easier/faster to pull the engine & transmission together out the top than drop the cradle enough to sneak the transmission...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-12-2021, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 536
Re: Fuel Filter Installation
These quick-connects aren't the stupid ones that require a stupid round tool that slips over the line that you then smash your fingers trying to compress into the quick-connect....these are the good...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-10-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 110
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-10-2021, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 220
Re: Rear Sway bar link Question
The nuts that were sent with the part pictured are not the ones pictured with the part so there is a fair chance the thread pitch is also wrong hence the shaft twisting. Normal nuts are easy enough...
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Forum: S-Series General
01-10-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 144
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-09-2021, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 324
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Forum: S-Series General
01-09-2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 189
Re: Radio connector pinout, 1993 SL1
If it's on any of the S-Series radios, it's only the 1.5 or 2 DIN units. It's likely printed on one of the 100's of other '87-'02 GM Family vehicles that use the same connector.
Only "gotcha" part...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-09-2021, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 96
Re: new SC2 owner with p0037
P0037 = heater part of heated rear O2 sensor
heater element should read 12-27ohms. Pin C - Blk/white and Pin D - Pink on the car side connector. Pin "D" should have alternator voltage on it after...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-09-2021, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Re: '99 Coolant over flow tank vent line help ? ?
If CEL is on, any OBD-II code reader can read the codes.
If the Service (Wrench) light is on it requires a more advanced code reader, usually of the Tech-2 variety. Generally the Service light is...
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