Forum: S-Series Tech
02-25-2011, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 879
Have yet to replace part on 99 SL2
Is this unusual? I have 140,000 miles on my 99SL2 and have yet to replace anything on the car except the throttle body on the transmission and upper motor mount. Starter, alternator, air...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-30-2010, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 600
1999 SL2 rear brake wear
1999 SL2 136,000 miles
I just pulled the rear drums on my 99 sl2 preparing to do a complete brake job. The rears have never been replaced. Upon inspecting the shoes there seems to be only slight...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
07-12-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 841
Headliner fabric sag
1999 sl2
The headliner fabric has just started to come loose at the rear window on either side of the high brake light. I need some instructions on how to repair this before it gets too bad. Help...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-05-2010, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 27,029
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-04-2010, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 529
Re: I did dumb thing involving disc player
westwind999
I live in Michigan and spend a fair amount of time in Ontario, and have always found Canadians nice, except when it come to playing hockey.Thanks for almost not sneering. :)
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-04-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 529
I did dumb thing involving disc player
1999 SL2
OK it's a given that this is a dumb thing to do but I did it.
I use the disc player slot on my factory installed radio as a holder for notes and reminders. I just stick the note into the...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-21-2010, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 662
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-18-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 607
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-17-2010, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 525
Re: Correct engine mount?
It's amazing the difference the new mount makes. The old mount was factory installed and was the 'frown' style. New studs came with the new one.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-17-2010, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 525
Correct engine mount?
1999 SL2
I just bought this engine mount from Auto Zone for $34.99 and believe it to be the correct one. Could see no frown. Would someone confirm that this is true?
See photos.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
02-28-2010, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 583
Slam problem after valve body change
99 SL2 130000 miles
I installed a rebuilt valve body (With the mod) in my sl2 about 5000 miles ago to fix a reverse slam condition within 2 days after slam was noticed. The 'new' valve body...
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Forum: S-Series General
02-19-2010, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,382
Re: Transmission Advice Please
11-16-2006, 11:19 AM
If you getting Reverse “Slam” or similar problems – just replace the Valve Body. It is easy and cheap enough.
Saturn wants $680 so I bought remanufactured Valve Body ($268)...
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Forum: S-Series General
02-18-2010, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,382
Re: Transmission Advice Please
This is an easy do it yourself repair. I bought a rebuilt valve body off ebay for $195 including shipping and installed it in an hour or so. A local transmission shop wanted $600 to do the same...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
12-30-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,743
OEM parts still available?
Will OEM parts be manufactured and available ongoing for Saturns? And if so where will they be available. In my area the Saturn dealership owner also owned a Chevrolet dealership and any left over...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
06-26-2008, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 918
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Forum: S-Series General
04-24-2008, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 970
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-06-2008, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
Re: Recomendation on torque wrenches
Do torque wrenches need to be calabrated every once in awhile? If so where would one go to get this done. I use a 20 to 150 ftlb torque wrench that I have owned for over 30 years and wonder if it...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-06-2008, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 600
Re: Front brakes/very easy job
Sometimes the B.F.H. is the most useful thing in my toolbox. I used it just the other day to remove the rotors on my SL2. :>)
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-05-2008, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 600
Front brakes/very easy job
I just did the front brakes (pads and discs) on my 99sl2 and must say what an easy job it was. I have done brakes on many other cars but the Saturn design is about as simple as disk brakes could be....
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Forum: S-Series General
12-19-2007, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 18,366
Re: Muffler Strap: Is Replacing Urgent?
If you have the factory installed system still on the car and allow the muffler to just hang down after the clamp breaks, the welded connection at the rear of the resinator will crack causing noise...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
11-12-2007, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 607
Re: Splash guard question
Not sure what year car you have...but on my 99sl2 there are three fasteners you discribe as "screws with no heads". Just gently pry the smaller rivet looking center up with a small screw driver...
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Forum: S-Series General
11-08-2007, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,679
Re: Muffler and Strap
Special Forces,
The crack may be hard to see because it was at the top of the pipe where the pipe was welded (by the factory...I think they welded the whole exhaust system into one piece not using...
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Forum: S-Series General
11-08-2007, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,679
Re: Muffler and Strap
Special Forces,
I had the exct same thing happen to my 99sl2. The muffler clamp rusted and broke, allowing the muffler to sag enough for the pipe from the resinator to the muffler to rest on the...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
11-02-2007, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,119
Starter flat spot?
1999 SL2 104,600 miles.
Every once in a while the starter will hesitate or hit a flat spot while I am cranking my engine. This hesitation is only momentary and the starter will continue to crank...
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Forum: S-Series General
09-21-2007, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 622
1995 SL2 coupe prebuy questions
I own a 99 sl2 so know a bit about Saturns. That said ,I am going tomorrow or monday to look a 1995 sl2 coupe (sc2 ?) automatic with 107,000 on it for my grandson. The asking price is $2500. Would...
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