It is possible for it to break, but highly unlikely, especially if you perform oil/filter changes as you should. Normally the timing chain will last the life of the engine and is not an item you replace. But on your Saturn it is critical that the oil/filter be changed exactly as listed in the owner's manual. The timing chain may also come into contact with the timing cover, causing noise in the engine. The only way to know for sure if the chain needs replacing is to look at it. If you do that, you might as well just replace it.
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( no ) The 1.9 liter four cylinder engine in a 1999 Saturn S series has a timing CHAIN
All of the 4 cylinder Saturns used a timing chain. The V6 engines used a timing belt.
All of the 4 cylinder Saturns use a timing chain. All of the 6 cylinder Saturns use a timing belt.
You must remove the Timing chain cover and engine girdle.
The 6 cylinder Saturns were equipped with the "Ecotec" engine, which used a timing belt. Timing belts fail over time, and Saturn recommends that the belt be replaced every 100,000 miles. The 4 cylinder Saturns all used timing chains. With recommended service and normal use, the timing chain should not fail. It is recommended that you replace the timing chain and sprockets whenever the engine is rebuilt, but otherwise, the timing chain is considered to be quite reliable.
Saturns SL series sedans use a timing chain and not a timing belt and do not require replacement. WTf are you talking about do not require replacement what and idiot its called preventative maintenance dude normally will get over 200k out of one though
The oil pump is located on the far passenger side of the crankshaft. It is built into the timing chain cover.
The average cost of repairing a clutch on a 1999 Saturn SL is anywhere between $400 to $3000. The Saturn SL was produced from 1990 to 2002.
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MY 2000 saturn is a standerd and I get an av of 38mpg
are you sure the pioneer isn't after market? if it is here is the Saturn sl wiring diagram