2001 SL1 1.9 SOHC Engine Rebuild
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DUDE !!! DId you truly forget how the engine came out of the car????????
LMFAO ROTF
That has got to be up there in the top 5 funniest things I've ever seen posted on this forum
we still love you, in a Saturn comradery sense.
Well I do, anyway.
LMFAO ROTF
That has got to be up there in the top 5 funniest things I've ever seen posted on this forum
we still love you, in a Saturn comradery sense.
Well I do, anyway.
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You know derf, I come from the age when front wheel cars were the oddity, 90% of the cars all used the same round headlight, either the dual beam or the low and high beam, and 3 oil filter part numbers fit almost all the cars on the road either Ford, GM, or Chrysler. The only foreign car was the Volkswagen Beetle. So I claim old age and senility for trying to put my engine back in as a rear wheel drive.
Glad you got a kick out of that photo.
Glad you got a kick out of that photo.
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Thank you for the background, sir.
Indeed the automotive world has diversified greatly, now encompassing many models and brands designed and controlled w rival technologies-----most just as unreliable or quirky as the next
Indeed the automotive world has diversified greatly, now encompassing many models and brands designed and controlled w rival technologies-----most just as unreliable or quirky as the next
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Hahahahaha laughing too hard. looks nice and shiney, reminds me of when I was rebuilding my twin cam a few years back, learned alot along the way. good to see you thought ahead and replaced everything hard to get to behind the motor before you threw it back in.
ready for another 200k
ready for another 200k
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I'm still working on this engine. Seems like I can only find an hour or two a week to work on it.
Last night I got the EGR valve on, the power steering pump installed, the serpentine belt on and the upper motor mount (which i had to open up the two holes that tie it onto the fender bracket since the OEM welded the lower plate on off by about 1/8 inch). Only have the coolant bleed line and the secondary air source vacuum line to install before putting the valve cover on and re-filling fluids.
But of course I ran into a new problem that I'm hoping some of you experts can help me with. Apparently I lost the fitting that goes between the coolant bleed line and the head. The coolant air bleed line screws into a fitting that screws into the head just above where the upper radiator hose attaches to the head. Does anyone know what threads are in the head where this fitting screws in? Or where I could get a replacement fitting? The coolant air bleed line has a flared end and a nut on the pipe that should screw into this fitting. I just need to figure out what threads are on the head. Any suggestions?
Last night I got the EGR valve on, the power steering pump installed, the serpentine belt on and the upper motor mount (which i had to open up the two holes that tie it onto the fender bracket since the OEM welded the lower plate on off by about 1/8 inch). Only have the coolant bleed line and the secondary air source vacuum line to install before putting the valve cover on and re-filling fluids.
But of course I ran into a new problem that I'm hoping some of you experts can help me with. Apparently I lost the fitting that goes between the coolant bleed line and the head. The coolant air bleed line screws into a fitting that screws into the head just above where the upper radiator hose attaches to the head. Does anyone know what threads are in the head where this fitting screws in? Or where I could get a replacement fitting? The coolant air bleed line has a flared end and a nut on the pipe that should screw into this fitting. I just need to figure out what threads are on the head. Any suggestions?
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seems like someone w a parts car should be able to help you out by either figuring out the thread or sending you the missing pieces.
I'd hate to see your rebuild stalled out over something like this.....
I'd hate to see your rebuild stalled out over something like this.....
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I found the part at GMPartsGiant.com. $1.11 for the part and $9.55 for shipping. That sucks! Oh well, I should have the part in about a week and by then, that should be the last thing i need for finding out if I'm successful or if I should never pick up a wrench again....
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OK, I'm getting closer. Just need that darn fitting for the coolant air bleed line.
So while I'm waiting for the fitting to arrive that I ordered..... I tore into another engine. It must be a sickness. I can't help myself. Although this wasn't a Saturn engine.
But it is a beautiful day, I have (had) a 12 pack of Amberbock and a Cub Cadet that was coughing and sputtering every time I engaged the PTO clutch - so what's the best thing to do? Of course, take the engine out. That seems to be my fix for everything anymore. If it's broke, take the engine out. Well in this case it turned out to be a good thing. Taking the engine out, I found that the primary and spark plug wire to one of the magnetos had rubbed thru and was shorting out to ground. Sorry, I know this isn't Saturn related so I'll shut up and go back to searching for parts for my tractor. Thanks for listening.
So while I'm waiting for the fitting to arrive that I ordered..... I tore into another engine. It must be a sickness. I can't help myself. Although this wasn't a Saturn engine.
But it is a beautiful day, I have (had) a 12 pack of Amberbock and a Cub Cadet that was coughing and sputtering every time I engaged the PTO clutch - so what's the best thing to do? Of course, take the engine out. That seems to be my fix for everything anymore. If it's broke, take the engine out. Well in this case it turned out to be a good thing. Taking the engine out, I found that the primary and spark plug wire to one of the magnetos had rubbed thru and was shorting out to ground. Sorry, I know this isn't Saturn related so I'll shut up and go back to searching for parts for my tractor. Thanks for listening.
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I hope you took the engine off that trash can. The weight of it could eventually collapse one side and then you might end up with a fractured cylinder or head or that! Please use a work bench or saw horses with a sturdy 2x6 or three or four! LOL Looks like a fun project while you're waiting on that cheap, high dollar part!