Forum: S-Series General
04-15-2021, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 102
Re: Car vibrates at idle...
That's the stainless steel OEM muffler. I think you can inspect the top of the strap by jacking up the passenger rear and pulling the tire off.
The next upstream mount is on the driver side in...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-15-2021, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 124
Re: Just bought a nice SL1!
I hear ya, man - that's how I fell into my first Saturn a decade ago. Gas was pretty high, rusted out, high mileage Geo Metros, Civics from the 80s, etc., were selling for $3k and over (no kidding,...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-14-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 124
Re: Just bought a nice SL1!
How much, if you don't mind my asking? Also, if you answer, be ready to get flamed by folks saying you paid too much :D
I was thinking top motor mount for the vibration, but saw your other thread...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-14-2021, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 102
Re: Car vibrates at idle...
The stock 3rd gen muffler was the "pumpkin" style - a boxy affair. Is this what
s on the car?
https://i.imgur.com/5uAz4eU.jpeg
More pics from this thread...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-13-2021, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 139
Re: Cruise control?
Forgot to mention and way too late to edit post, but the most relevant posts for cruise on that thread will be by OldNuc (RIP) and DIYguy.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-12-2021, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 292
Re: water pump install tips?
I'm a big fan of Hylomar Blue (or its Permatex equivalent) but none of the local FLAPS carry it (on my Amazon list should I need to order it). OldNuc (RIP) turned me on tho this product when I did my...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-12-2021, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 139
Re: Cruise control?
Sounds like you still have the aftermarket steering wheel, no airbag?
Yeah, all that the stock steering wheel had was airbag and cruise connector. Airbag is yellow, I think, though it has been...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2021, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 628
Re: replacing serp belt
At different times, the AC on my 98 and 02 stopped cooling. Both times, it was because one of the Schrader valves (basically, bicycle tire style stems you push in to release air/refrigerant) had...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2021, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 139
Re: Cruise control?
Since your 01 SC2 had cruise, putting in another trans from a DOHC shouldnt affect your cruise. No wiring needed. Have you tried it out yet?
Yes, stock 01 harness in place should work fine. ...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2021, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 292
Re: water pump install tips?
I followed the FiremanCV video on my 98. First water pump replacement for me, used the copper spray tack stuff. No real problems that I recall, though it is really tight for space there.
The...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-08-2021, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 315
Re: Special edition S-Series Angelfire
Outstanding work, thanks for doing this!
Homecoming edition (not sure which years) apparently had special floor mats with the homecoming script, too.
Just found this out a few days ago,...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-06-2021, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 628
Re: replacing serp belt
Might want to take a quick read about replacing a thermal fuse in the compressor (unless you know from symptoms that it's definitely not the fuse)
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Forum: S-Series General
04-06-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 6,805
Views: 2,344,311
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Forum: S-Series General
03-31-2021, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 215
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Forum: S-Series General
03-31-2021, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 151
Re: FOB/ remote control re-programing
The other free thing to try is to clean out the contacts in the fob, using a Q-tip swap with a little bit of alcohol on it.
It would be a pretty weird coincidence that your fob gummed up to the...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-31-2021, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 445
Re: Saturn jerks
Before you install your new cat, try breaking up and removing the stuff in your pre-cat (it's free to do this).
See post 11 here in Waiex191'ss thread
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Forum: S-Series General
03-30-2021, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 293
Re: Can't see the Photo Gallery
^ ^ ^
great write-up!
Some pics of what the icons look like
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2358833&postcount=8
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Forum: S-Series General
03-30-2021, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 734
Re: 2001 SC1 frontal crash- can it be saved?
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268345
Though I believe you need 15 posts to attach pics or embed links (anti spam measure). You can:
Use the paperclip icon above your...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-26-2021, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,147
Re: Oil in spark plug well
Ooooh, nice! Also, welcome, neighbor!
Details, when you get a chance?
They're pretty reliable cars once they are sorted out. Be sure to check the sticky thread i...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-26-2021, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,696
Re: Performance switch? 96 sl2 automatic
Yeah, this thread is 15 years old :D
I think the distinction between your car and what wolfman was saying was 4-wheel discs with ABS though you appear correct that wolfman was a year off
edit:...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-23-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 183
Re: Is 2001 SL1 chip reprogramming possible?
How low is "low"? Best to use numbers when possible.
When you say, "low", I think 87 but then I remember that 85 is available in some places and maybe lower
You may want to experiment with...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-22-2021, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 320
Re: Synthetic oil's effect on consumption?
I'd double check to make sure you don't have an oil leak at the filter or drain plug (drain plug gasket may need changing).
I thought my oil burning had increased once, turned out to be a slow...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-22-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 415
Re: Adding to the Tool Box
FiremanCV goes by Campus189 here on Saturnfans, if you need to search out any of his posts :) Found out afterwards that richpin has one, too.
I used his video as well as Sevillian273's thread...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-22-2021, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 14,865
Re: New to Saturn
I think I've read that some folks had good results at the cheap chain paint places (Earl Scheib or Maaco?) - what they did is sand down/prep the part themselves, removed it from the car and took it...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-17-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 195
Re: Dashboard Crack Repair?
It's just prying off the screw covers and a couple of screws, then it pops off (don't lose the rubber strip where it meets the glass)
http://www.differentracing.com/tech_articles/95-99cluster.html...
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