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MarkVII
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Jul 22, 2007, 6:51 PM

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L Series Saturn Timing Chain Sign In

Greetings --

We've got a 2000 L series Saturn and just heard about the timing chain issues with the 4 cylinder engine. The car is running fine, but the situation is a worry, since some folks have reported timing chains failing without warning.

The cars has 92K miles, and has been run on synthetic oil since break-in. Does anyone have any experience on just how often these things fail? We're trying to decide whether to have this replaced pro actively, given that a timing chain failure leads to major engine damage.


Thanks,
Mark


wildcardkarmody
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Jul 24, 2007, 9:45 AM

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Re: L Series Saturn Timing Chain Sign In

there is a site that you could check out that might help you even better. it's called www.saturnfans.com it's a site with people on it who all have saturn and everyone exchanges tips and helps eachother with problems with their saturns or their own experiences.


Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 24, 2007, 11:03 AM

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Re: L Series Saturn Timing Chain Sign In

Is this a rubber belt or a chain? The belts need periodic replacement at about 60K and can fail without warning. Chains usually last longer. What is the suggested change or inspect interval in the owner's manual?

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