The saturnfans.com forum site has a "howto" section with a post that describes how to install the instrument cluster.
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Abbott Enterprises offers a transducer with an ERA that converts mechanical to a electronic signal for your speedometer. They are located in Arkansas and can be reached at: 1-800-643-5973
Try disconnecting the battery for 1 hour. This should reset the check engine light on this vehicle as it is OBD1.
TAKE IT TO A GARAGE AND LET THEM INSTALL IT FOR YOU. BRING THE # 1 PISTON TO T.D.I. ( TOP DEAD CENTER )
You have to remove the speedometer cable (follow it from the firewall, all the way down to the transmission) Remove the cable, then wiggle the speedometer gear out... add fluid there. Here's a link I found when I was looking into the same thing: http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=70176&hilit=speedometer+cable
passenger side rear of the engine directly above the oil pan about 1 foot. Use a flash light as it is in a low light location.
On the 92 3000 GT SL the owner's manual says the firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
1) Locate the speedometer cable attachment to the transaxle (just behind the intake manifold on the drivers side USA models) 2) Disconnect the electrical connector form the speed sensor 3) Remove the screw and retaining clip from the speedometer cable (completely move them out of the way so they do not fall into the transmission) 4) Remove the speedometer cable 5) Fluid should be between the top and bottom of the speedometer cable gear 6) Fill as needed 7) Check o ring on the speedometer gear housing replace it if it is damaged 8) Re-install the speedometer cable assembly, retainer, bolt, and electrical connector Remember the Escort uses automatic transmission fluid in the manual transmission for the 1991 - 2000 models' If you want to change the fluid Drain the fluid (drain plug on the bottom of the transmission) Re-install the drain plug. Remove the speedometer as stated above Add 2.9 quarts of Mercon ATF to the transmission Re-install Speedometer cable
I replaced the water pump on a '93 SL 1 and it was very easy to do by first removing the front tire and working through the wheel well. It took about 1 hour to complete.
SL-1 - 1984 was released on: USA: 21 March 1984 (New York City, New York)
22-6-2. Misdemeanor classes and penalties--Restitution--Misdemeanor when no penalty imposed. Misdemeanors are divided into two classes which are distinguished from each other by the following maximum penalties which are authorized upon conviction:(1) Class 1 misdemeanor: one year imprisonment in a county jail or two thousand dollars fine, or both;(2) Class 2 misdemeanor: thirty days imprisonment in a county jail or five hundred dollars fine, or both.The court, in imposing sentence on a defendant who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor, shall order, in addition to the sentence that is imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section, that the defendant make restitution to any victim in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23A-28.Except in Titles 1 to 20, inclusive, 22, 25 to 28, inclusive, 32 to 36, inclusive, 40 to 42, inclusive, 47 to 54, inclusive, and 58 to 62, inclusive, if the performance of an act is prohibited by a statute, and no penalty for the violation of such statute is imposed by a statute, the doing of such act is a Class 2 misdemeanor.Source: SDC 1939, §§ 13.0105, 13.0607; SDCL § 22-1-5; SL 1976, ch 158, §§ 1-3, 6-2, 6-5; SL 1977, ch 189, § 17; SL 1978, ch 158, § 5; SL 1985, ch 192, § 3; SL 1989, ch 255, § 2; SL 1990, ch 158, § 1; SL 1991, ch 186, § 2; SL 1991, ch 187, § 4; SL 1991, ch 337, § 1; SL 1992, ch 158, § 1; SL 1993, ch 172, § 1; SL 1994, ch 161; SL 1995, ch 120, § 1; SL 1997, ch 126, § 1; SL 1997, ch 143, § 6; SL 2005, ch 120, § 173.
The ATF power steering fluid is usually used for the Saturn SL 1. The Mobil 1 automatic transmission fluid can also be used.