Forum: L-Series Tech
04-19-2011, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Re: Errr Car...Suddenly LOUD Steering
RE selling: You will almost always do better selling your car yourself than trading it to a dealer. Used cars at dealers are usually priced at the high end of the market - near, and sometimes...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-15-2011, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Re: Errr Car...Suddenly LOUD Steering
Just checked kbb.com for your zip code. The Kelley Blue Book Private owner price is about $3425 for your car if it had no problems. Might be more because I guessed at the equipment, but it probably...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-11-2011, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-04-2011, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 656
Re: Trick to reinstalling drive shafts?
In order to compress the clips, it works much easier if you have some momentum on your side. Guiding the shaft in until the clip stops short, then pushing or even pounding often will not compress...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-25-2011, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,454
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-18-2011, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-16-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 38,316
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-15-2011, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 38,316
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-05-2011, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-04-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-28-2011, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-27-2011, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-27-2011, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-27-2011, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-22-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,412
Re: horn not working, key fob not working
Sometimes, the reason a key fob quits working is because the electrical contacts have become dirty. Over time, oil and dirt accumulates between the contacts and can get so bad that one or all of the...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-16-2011, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 18,494
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-13-2011, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,129
Re: L300 V6 connecting rod bearing
If you could get the crank out without pulling the engine, I can't imagine how you would torque the flex-plate to crank bolts when you re-installed it. And you would surely expend much more work and...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-13-2011, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,129
Re: L300 V6 connecting rod bearing
You may be able to change the bad connecting rod bearing by dropping the pan with the engine still in the car. The chances of that repair lasting, though, are very small indeed. Almost certainly,...
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Forum: L-Series General
02-10-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,305
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Forum: L-Series General
02-10-2011, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,305
Re: service Wrench light on...?
Doesn't the wrench light indicate that the computer has detected a fault and stored a code? If so, you might want to go to a parts house like O'Reilly's or Autozone and ask them to pull the code...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-10-2011, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Re: L-Series Flywheel and Pressure Plate bolts
If it were me, I would try to obtain one new bolt, or better yet go to the dealer with my digital caliper and one of my old bolts in hand. I would ask if I could look at one if they had any in...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-09-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Re: L-Series Flywheel and Pressure Plate bolts
Let me clarify this comment:
In the transmission section of the 2000 Saturn L-series factory service manual (page 180), no mention is made of new bolts for either the crank/flywheel or pressure...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-09-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Re: L-Series Flywheel and Pressure Plate bolts
For the flywheel to crankshaft bolts, my 2000 L61 FSM (page 660) says to use new bolts and torque to 39 ft-lb + 25 degrees
looking for the pressure plate bolts now....
In the transmission...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-05-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Re: When to change timing belt on LW?
Even though there are no more Saturn dealers, these common parts should be available from many of the after-market vendors like O'Reilly's or NAPA that supply independent shops and mechanics. You...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-05-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Re: When to change timing belt on LW?
You will want to make sure that the water pump as well as all of the idler pulleys and the tensioner assembly are changed along with the timing belt. To give you an idea, these parts in a good brand...
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