Never had a Saturn before...
#11
Just because someone took care of it (dealer will tell you anything...) doesn't mean you're not driving an oil burner. There will (of course) be no signs of external leakage -- it all goes into the cyls
thermostat is in housing off of lower rad hose
thermostat is in housing off of lower rad hose
Last edited by derf; 02-25-2012 at 08:08 AM.
#12
Did a lot of searching and reading of mostly youtube videos, and other car forums, and the sound is pointing more toward a broken mount.
Lets see if I can describe it a little more detailed..
Starting off in first gear (or any gear)....I get a thump thump thump then clears up. Doesnt matter if im turning the corner, its always from 0 - 10 mph that it does this.
But I will check mounts and report back what I find!
--Thanks for the thermostat location, I believe I have found the housing, with two 10mm bolts.--
Lets see if I can describe it a little more detailed..
Starting off in first gear (or any gear)....I get a thump thump thump then clears up. Doesnt matter if im turning the corner, its always from 0 - 10 mph that it does this.
But I will check mounts and report back what I find!
--Thanks for the thermostat location, I believe I have found the housing, with two 10mm bolts.--
#13
That knocking noise is probly the same issue I have with mine right now, I need to replace both upper strut mounts in the front, you will notice it mostly on bumps no matter how minor the bump is, but more noticeable at lower speeds. The strut mounts are around $50 each and your probly looking at 2 hours shop labour to have them changed, due to they have to remove the strut and compress the spring to replace the mounts.
#18
well i took the right front tire off to do inspection for anything broken. Nothing. The fender is kinda loose, not sure if thats whats making the noise...could be...also checked motor mount...there is play in between but is that enough to cause the noise im hearing? ill try getting a picture here today
also got the thermostat housing off, new one in housing now waiting for fingers to warm up
also got the thermostat housing off, new one in housing now waiting for fingers to warm up