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You don't. In its time, one of the competitive advantages of the Saturn S-Series was that it doesn't have a timing belt. It has a timing chain. It can last several hundred thousand miles, provided:
* you CHANGE the oil every 3000 miles (you can go up to 4000 miles if you use a QUALITY synthetic oil
* you CHECK the oil EVERY time you buy gas. These engines burn oil, so you should keep it topped up * you use a good quality oil, and don't use any of those funky oil additives.
The good thing is, unlike a timing belt, that just snaps when its time has come, the timing chain will give you plenty of audible warning as it's reaching the end of its service life. You'll hear a lot of noise, not unlike "rod knock" noise, around the area of the timing chain.
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How do you change the timing belt on a Saturn sl2?
The Saturn sl2 does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain. And under most conditions it does not need replacing.
Does a 2002 Saturn sl2 have a timing chain or belt?
The DOHC SL2 has a timing chain.
Does your Saturn sl2 have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Timing chain
Does a 1994 Saturn SL2 have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 4 cylinder Saturn's all had timing chains.
Dose the 1999 Saturn sl2 have a timing belt or timing chain?
Timing chain
How does the timing belt work on a Saturn SL2?
It does not work because it has a timing chain instead.
When do you need to change the timing chain of your 2001 Saturn sl2?
You are correct that the SL2 uses a timing chain. However, since it uses a timing chain it does not need to be replaced as does the timing BELT. In general, a timing chain should last the life of the engine.
Is water pump connected to timing belt on 1997 Saturn sl2 1.9 dohc?
No, there is no timing belt on any of the the 4 cylinder Saturns, they all use an internal timing chain.
How do you change a timing chain in a 1997 Saturn SL2?
This proceedure is covered in the chiltons Saturn book available at auto zone and ect.
How do you fix a timing chain belt on a 92 Saturn SL2 and how do you know if you have a bent valve?
No such thing as a timing chain belt. It is either a belt or chain. Replace the belt according to the schedule in your owner's manual. If it breaks and your engine is an interference engine, you will 95% of the time have damage. You will know the extent of the damage when the engine is torn down. The 1992 SL2 has a timing chain. Mine has 240,000 miles on it and is still running fine.
When to change timing belts in Saturn sl2?
The SL2 series used a 4 cylinder, dual overhead cam engine with a timing CHAIN that did not need replacing until the head was removed. You DO, however, need to properly maintain the serpentine belt, which drives the alternator, power steering, AC, and water pump. Don't let THAT belt break, since the engine will overheat quickly and can damage the head gasket. But... you don't need to worry about the timing belt, since there isn't one. The timing chain is INTERNAL, and is constantly lubricated, making it last much longer than a timing belt.
How do you change head on motor for 93' Saturn Sl2?
Get a service manual. Removal of the timing chain cover and head is needed first.
