I am trying to put a new clutch kit in my daughter's 1996 Saturn SL2 , the Haynes Repair manual I have says to pull the motor well I have but it was so tight I do not belive I could get it back together, I have not touched the transmission but did bend a couple of fingers on the presure plate getting it out , the book seems to give the info for an automatic not a standard , any help would be appreceated [img]smileys/smiley19.gif[/img]

 

This is a web site that may help with this job.http://www.cristhomas.com/cars/Clutch/ClutchHowTo.html

 

Well we got the clutch in , unlike the Haynes book says can been done without pulling the motor , anyway 3 days after she blew up the motor , am now looking for a 1995 , 96 or 97 dual over head 1.9 236,000 miles guess we can't complain [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]

 

How did she blow up the motor did she ride the redline for half an hour or what?

 

Well the clutch was slipping for a long time , at least a year , my thoughts the lower end could not take the new torque and let go , I have not dropped the oil pan but does not sound good , little power and a lot of smoke not to mention a very loud knock[img]smileys/smiley19.gif[/img]

 

If you find yourself short on luck finding a motor try http://6thplanetusedparts.com/they have everything for Saturns, it's all they deal with.

 

I found the motor I need for my SL2 here:
http://www.hartsautoparts.com/saturn/SSeriesEngine.html

 

Avoid this place like the plague. Go to any other Saturn forum and do a search. You'll be lucky to fine one happy customer in 100.

 

Hold crap, what a rip off. Locally I can get Saturn engines, actually any engine, buts since this is a Saturn forum we'll talk about Saturn engines. But anyway, engines are $129.99. Doesnt matter the year or mileage. And about every other month they have half priced weekends. I've bought several reliable Saturn engines there. If you have a Pick-N-Pull locally, go there.

 

And by any engine, do you mean ANY engine? Not tryin' to sound cynical, just want to know because there's a couple types of engines i've been lookingto buy for a reasonable price,but have had no such luck.


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