Forum: S-Series General
03-05-2020, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,334
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Forum: S-Series General
03-05-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 852
Walmart oil
I believe I saw a display of Supertech synthetic oil for about $32, for 12 qt box. Which is relatively cheap.
This might help you S- owners :)
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Forum: S-Series General
02-27-2020, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,977
Re: Timing chain cover
As a part of my cylinder head repairs last year (2x), I can attest that the front cover R&R with the engine in the car is a PITA.
If I still had the car AND had to do this again, I would PULL THE...
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Forum: S-Series General
12-20-2019, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
Re: A sad day- Goodbye SL
Well I sold the beloved SL today. Young kid who works on cars, maybe he can fix it.
Cruze diesel sounds like it was made for me :) But we already bought the '16 Forte so price is a bit high for...
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Forum: S-Series General
12-16-2019, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
Re: A sad day- Goodbye SL
If I could figure out what's wrong with it, I'd keep it. But the next step would probably be to tear down the engine = $$$$$$$$$. :(
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Forum: S-Series General
12-16-2019, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
A sad day- Goodbye SL
After 22.5 years, I am selling my beloved SL.
It will probably be gone today. I fixed the head gasket this summer, but it's leaking oil into coolant again.
I'm not getting much for it, but I...
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Forum: General Saturn Discussion
11-18-2019, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 589
General brake question
So I was installing a new master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders in my 97 SL.
And wondering, brake fluid has several + qualities.
But it also removes paint and is hygroscopic. :no:
So why...
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Forum: S-Series General
10-28-2019, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 333
Re: 1998 SL Water in Trunk
Not a hard job to fix the unibody seams below rear window, I've done this to my 97SL and my brother in law's 00(?)SC. Just need some patience and a dry day or 2. A hair dryer or heat gun will help...
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Forum: Sky General
10-12-2019, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,219
Sky general Qs
I have been looking at Skys or Solstices, seem to be reasonably priced, just had a few Q though.
Trunk space is very limited with top down?
Is there any storage behind the seats?
Do the...
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Forum: S-Series General
10-10-2019, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 382
Re: Stainless Steel muffler, or maybe not....
Yes probably short trips. My 1997 SL has 197,000 miles. But, in the past few years, I have driven maybe 4-5,000 per year. Only 2,000 so far this year, the car set for almost 100 days while I fixed...
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Forum: S-Series General
10-08-2019, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 382
Re: Stainless Steel muffler, or maybe not....
Well I guess I'll go with it, since it's at my house.
The factory muffler lasted about 15 years maybe.
Next steel replacement about 3 years.
Next Walker SS replacement about 4 years.
A...
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Forum: S-Series General
10-07-2019, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 382
Stainless Steel muffler, or maybe not....
1997 SL
Just bought a Walker stainless steel muffler off Rock Auto. Made in USA. It's the correct part no. To replace the rotted-out Walker I installed 4 years ago. And it's a southern car :(...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-24-2019, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 929
Re: Starter Motor Brands and New vs Reman
I have a 97 SL.
Original owner. 197,000 miles.
Just replaced the original starter with dbelectrical one last year(?). Mostly because the new one was relatively affordable. Also it's another...
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Forum: S-Series General
09-10-2019, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 189
Re: New clutch finally installed
Replacing a clutch was the problem I had, which caused me to join this remarkable forum 11 years ago.
I installed a non-Luk clutch then, and it wouldn't work. Removed and checked everything,...
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Forum: S-Series General
09-10-2019, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
Re: valve cover vents
The "jar" is a canning jar (jelly jar), suitable for high temps, I've had it there for about 5 years now with no problems.
The hose and jar circuit is air-tight, so no loss of vacuum.
It...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-06-2019, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 344
Re: Water pump
Yes a long flat tool across 2 bolts while you break the third. Ditto for Gear Wrenches too.
For the crank pulley, I used my HF impact wrench. And sat there holding the trigger for about a minute...
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Forum: S-Series General
09-06-2019, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
valve cover vents
(1997 SL)
Why are there two vent hoses from the valve cover?
1 into the air intake
1 is the PCV into the manifold.
They come from the same place?
So, can I put them into a T, into my catch...
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Forum: S-Series General
08-31-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 246
S series spotted!
In a college physics book I have. Copyright 2001.
Apparently, the author thinks S series are good cars to push too :D
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Forum: S-Series Tech
08-30-2019, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 400
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Forum: S-Series General
08-27-2019, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 250
Re: TB crud in SOHC cars
I was unclear in the OP. I meant the inside of the TB.
So a catch jar + hoses (which I have) should be on the PCV circuit? Not the other breather hose.
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Forum: S-Series General
08-27-2019, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 250
TB crud in SOHC cars
What is the source of most of the crud on the throttle body.
Is it that vent hose from the valve cover-to-air snorkel.
Or from the PCV hose.
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Forum: S-Series General
08-24-2019, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 242
oil in coolant fixed, but...
1997 SL
I check the coolant bottle every day. I still get a thin film of oil in it, which I suck out and replace with new coolant (maybe a spoonful or 2). But it's not that ugly green milkshake!...
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Forum: S-Series General
08-24-2019, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 206
my piston "soak"
1997 SL
197,000 miles
It burns little oil, if any, probably because I used synthetic for most of its 22 years.
Anyway, While doing the head gasket repair, with the head OFF, I turned the...
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Forum: S-Series General
08-19-2019, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 307
Re: A/C prob
After consideration, I'm buying a suction hose and receiver/dryer online, and taking the whole mess to the local trustworthy and knowledgeable mechanic :yes:
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Forum: S-Series General
08-14-2019, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 307
Re: A/C prob
The hose is attached to a metal pipe that goes into the "block", which bolts to back of the compressor.
The pipe sort of wiggles in its block. Probably not a good thing.
I'm assuming that's...
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