Forum: S-Series General
05-29-2022, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 178
Re: 2002 SL1 sat for 4 years. What to do?
I'm too cheap to put money on it, but I agree, add gas and start. Never had a problem with starting a fuel injected car no matter how long it's been sitting.
If I wanted to be super careful, I'd...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-27-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 614
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Forum: S-Series General
05-27-2022, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 248
Re: PL20195 oil filter now 15K!
Nah, you pair the filter with an oil like this (https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-extended-performance-5w-30/), claims 20k mile life.
I'm old...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-27-2022, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 321
Re: Weird Idling Issues, Worsening Over Time
That there's a problem with the gasket replacement that was done - it may not have been done at all.
If I understand the order / timing right, it was:
1) mechanic buddy replaces valve cover
2)...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-27-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 334
Re: Just Picked up a 99 SW1
Give the AC valve stems just a little twist to make sure they are tight. You can use needle nose pliers or a valve tool for bike tires to do this.
On my current Saturn, similar situation. Added...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-24-2022, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 395
Re: Can I swap a sl1 engine into a sl2 car?
YMMV, but IMO worries about old gas are overrated. I just add fresh gas and run the car. Worst issue I've personally seen is a a short period of rough idling. Though, first full tank of gas, I'll...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-24-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 108
Re: Cant open door! 1992 SC
There's some actuator rods inside the door that are attached to the inside and outside handles, and door lock. They are connected by plastic bits that break.
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Forum: S-Series General
05-13-2022, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,167
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Forum: S-Series General
05-13-2022, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 583
Re: Premium Guard fuel filters any good?
<looks at user name> Canadian, eh? :D
Have I got a deal for you - GK Industries Part number: GF1846.
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137296
Dunno what the prices are...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-13-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 301
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Forum: S-Series General
05-09-2022, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 439
Re: My 1992 SC turned 30 years old!
Congrats! 30 years and an original owner, to boot! :yes:
I haven't been reading the forums for several months, glad I checked in today (this was the thread on top).
Sounds like the motor may...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-14-2022, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 19,614
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-02-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 448
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 686
Re: no signal from pcm to fuel pump
Glad you got that sorted!
In case you want to check out the UHJB in the future, some info here on removal
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179777
Probably others, too, this...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-02-2022, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 367
Re: 97 died while driving
Serpentine belt and alternator?
Battery is only used to start the car. Once running, the alternator provides the power to keep the car running.
If the belt breaks or alternator weakens/dies,...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 566
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 673
Re: SW wagon good for a long road trip?
The Saturn with the most miles that I am aware of was an auto trans.
To be fair, the owner changed the ATF every 10k miles. But the trans and engine were 100% original at the 883,000 mile mark,...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 673
Re: SW wagon good for a long road trip?
One of the absolute best parts about working on a Saturn S series is how well documented they are. Seen some really weird/detailed tech stuff on this forum. There's like a dozen threads on clutch...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 665
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Forum: S-Series General
03-02-2022, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 219
Views: 19,244
Re: New to Saturn
I think that may have developed as a "shortcut / eyeball" way of checking the top mount. The OEM Saturn method involved a ruler/straight edge.
I attached the TSB-01-T-30A for top engine mount...
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Forum: S-Series General
02-07-2022, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,154
Re: What makes the AC not cold enough?
Never done a heater core myself, but ShawnV's thread has good pics and shows it to be under the center stack
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150968
The blower motor and cover is...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
02-05-2022, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 353
Re: Replacement injectors ?
see post 3
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169135
Apparently, witchunter will rebuild them, too. I've only heard good things about their testing and cleaning, did not know they...
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Forum: S-Series Mods
02-05-2022, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 687
Re: headliner - can I just rip it down?
I can see one photo, but can't make out what I'm looking at. Is the top of the photo the front of the car, back?
Since your moonroof is aftermarket, not sure what the installer did so far as...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
02-05-2022, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,020
Re: Poor Headlight Performance
Here's an old HID thread, if you feel like reading
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142481&highlight=1995
I'm surprised no one (especially cujoe_da_man, lol) mentioned adding...
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Forum: S-Series General
02-05-2022, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,154
Re: What makes the AC not cold enough?
so, not much difference in air volume being blown between the high setting and the one below it?
(dang, it's been so long since I sat in my Saturn, I don't remember if they are numbered like 3...
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