Saturn 3 Door Coupes SC1 and SC2

removing rivets from ring gear

Old Jan 12, 2026 | 06:37 PM
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Would you be interested in doing a reassembly write up with step wise statements and pictures? It will become a sticky here on the forum. I don't believe, after all these years, we have anything like that for an S Series MP3.
Most members here have likely never seen the inside of an MP3, let alone worked on one.

It doesn't need to be a full explanation of how the thing works, but it can be.

Actually I'm not aware of any members here that have attempted as LSD swap in an MP3, so you could also Do a complete end to end write-up of the mod, though I understand that would be difficult do do for the part you've already executed.

Just a thought..no pressure.....🔨🤔💪🖖
Hi Derf,
I finished reassembling the Saturn Transaxle LSD. It went pretty well and on hind sight was not that complicated. The most difficult part of the whole thing was dealing with the snap rings that hold the top gear assembly bearings for the output shaft in place. That was a little tricky but I followed the youtube video and asked Kurt Bennett who produced the video to clarify some steps with those snap rings. He promptly replied with suggestions. So now I have a completed rebuilt engine. and LSD Transaxle I'm going to wait till early summer when I turn 81 finish work on the 98 SC2! I will attach the Kurt's youtube.



 
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 07:59 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for stopping back in
 
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 12:11 PM
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One hell of a fine job, man. I'm impressed and I'm NOT one who's impressed by much.
 
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 05:18 PM
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He isn't. He's very stingy when it comes to impressiveness.
I've known him for years. I've given up trying to impress him. It's just not worth it
 
Old Jan 14, 2026 | 08:12 AM
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Gee, thanks derf. Love you to, Amigo!
 
Old Jan 14, 2026 | 07:11 PM
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Gee, thanks derf. Love you to, Amigo!
You guys crack me up but the back and forth is a sign of a great friendship.
I humbly accept accept both of your praises.
 
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