Forum: L-Series Tech
06-17-2022, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 183
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Forum: L-Series Tech
06-17-2022, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 183
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Forum: L-Series Tech
06-13-2022, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 183
Is the engine dying (and some dumb things too)?
On Wednesday afternoon, June 1, the beginning of the dreaded LGBTQwerty+-/*@#%&= pride month, my car exhibited a problem I'd never before experienced with it. After starting the engine it was running...
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Forum: Introductions & Greetings
05-27-2022, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 150
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Forum: L-Series General
05-25-2022, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 206
Re: A/C Condenser Fan Direction
FWIW, the condenser fan is called a "pusher" fan, and the radiator fan is called a "puller" fan. It seems unlikely that your condenser fan is moving a significant amount of air forward (if at all)...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-25-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 155
Re: Noob with an issue...metal in oil.
Welcome to SaturnFans, Wizarwar!
I have some questions:
1) How frequent have your oil changes been (i.e., how many miles between changes)?
2) What brand, type, and weight of oil do you...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-19-2022, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 297
Re: Passenger size floor matt is full of Dex Cool
In your last sentence you stated your concern with breaking plastic parts, and I have been hard on plastic parts, too. Additionally, the plastic parts have aged and may be more brittle as a result....
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Forum: L-Series General
05-18-2022, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,796
Re: Collapsed driver's seat L200 + repair
An update to this old post of mine:
The squeaks eventually worked themselves out. I can't be certain, but I think that the squeaks disappeared in less than a year. Regardless, that noise had...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-16-2022, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 375
Re: Water Pump Replacement/ Timing Belt 3.0
I would tend to agree with you that the draining of the reservoir tank in such a short time seems very unusual especially if it did not create a noticeable amount of smoke from the exhaust system....
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-13-2022, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
Re: Discontinued Parts
Welcome to SaturnFans, Stayne! Unfortunately, you're searching for a very tough part to find out there. There's a remote possibility that a new OE part can be found, but it's remote nevertheless....
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Forum: L-Series General
05-13-2022, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 186
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Forum: L-Series General
05-13-2022, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 138
Re: LS Wiper Motors
Well, if RockAuto's parts catalog is to be believed then the windshield wiper motor for L-Series cars from '00 through '05 is the same. The OEM website I like shows only one windshield wiper motor...
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Forum: L-Series General
05-12-2022, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 186
Re: Questions about L200
Welcome to SaturnFans, joro91! FWIW, you may see my current rounded off mileage below to know that one can keep these cars going a long time if they're properly maintained. Since 2009 or so I have...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-22-2022, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 219
Re: Broken belt story...
I'm glad that the circumstances around this breakdown occurred as they did for you! As noted above, the water pump on the L-Series 2.2L engines is chain driven, the balance shaft chain specifically....
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Forum: General Saturn Discussion
04-17-2022, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 222
Re: 2003 Saturn Vue Rear Brake Shoes
As a former aftermarket parts counterman I sometimes look into other product lines when information provided seems conflicting. So I took a look at RockAuto and saw the same thing you saw - only one...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-15-2022, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,395
Re: Motor Mounts, 2000 saturn Ls1
Do you not have access to an aftermarket repair manual? Is there a local library which may have some automotive repair manuals? (My local library actually does have them - lucky me.) You may be able...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-13-2022, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,916
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-25-2022, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 492
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Forum: L-Series General
03-16-2022, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Re: EGR port or not; Does it matter ?
The only member replying in this thread who has actually exchanged varying model year 2.2L, L61, VIN F engines, is 02 LW300. His experience tells him that you should have no difficulties swapping out...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
03-15-2022, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 492
Re: the old radio speakers trick in the L 100
You may have damaged wires between the door and the center pillar. This is a weak point especially within the looms to the rear doors. It's happened to me at both of my rear doors, but not at the...
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Forum: Outlook General
03-14-2022, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,361
Re: 08 Outlook loud clicking knocking sound
Apparently you've not received any greeting from a member here so...
Welcome to SaturnFans, Sarao!Making a repair based upon too little information can result in no change having been effected as...
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Forum: Ion General
03-13-2022, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Ion General
03-13-2022, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Ion General
03-13-2022, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,068
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Forum: L-Series General
03-13-2022, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Re: EGR port or not; Does it matter ?
According to the OEM site I like to use, the replacement long blocks are the same from '00 through '04 for Saturn cars. Interestingly, the cylinder head replacement part number remains the same for...
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