20 Most Recent 1997 Saturn SC - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hi there:I want you to have a look at the coolant temp sensor. I see a lot of them that crack and then lie to the computer. It can leak coolant into the connector. You may also have a coolant cap tat is not holding the right pressure. They should hold 15 psi bu when they start going out they may only hold 8psi. Let me know what you think and find after you read and have a look at the temp sensor. Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Ok what you are going to have to do is called a wiggle test have someone cranking while you wiggle all the wires at the module and everywhere till it starts or tries to start and when you notice a condition for the better examine that area very well for (ANY) type of wire problems. Please rate my solution and give testimonial this is how i earn my achievements Thanks in advance

change the thermostat it located at the engines lower raid hose to block below the a/c compressor one hose and two bolts using a10mm socket

with the car in neutral put a ohm meter on the two small terminals on the side one of them has a black with on it and the other terminal has nothing and its a little smaller

you will need a cv boot rapair kit, it should come with the new cv boot plus the clamp and in some cases the grease however you may need to purchase grease separately. youll also need a jack, two jackstands, a ratchet and socket set (plus hub nut socket, some are crown nuts some slotted..etc) a pickle fork and mallet or deadblow, and an end wrench set.

Sounds like the transmission cooler has sprung a leak and is mixing transmission fluid and coolant.

The main seal is around the input shaft inside the bellhousing of the gearbox.

I suggest you don't just reset the code(s). This may be a source for greater problems. The good procedure would be to retrieve the code and fix the problem. Then the code(s) can be cleared using the same instrument and procedure that retrieved it or them.

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The head gasket kit is very cheap compared to the labor cost. the cost of replacing an head gasket is billed 7.5 hours at $80/$95 per hour ($95 if garage is qualified to apply premium fee) and the part is about $100. The garage may add one extra hour if the mechanic meet some trouble or if more parts need to be tested or replaced. The final fee will be slightly below $1000 in US. Price elsewhere is similar and it is proportional to labor cost If you are located for example in UK you will pay same hours of work

The head gasket blows because of overheating. Parts to be tested are those that can cause overheating, e.g. fan relay, fan, coolant lines, water pump, oil pump, thermostat etc.

Note: There is a 2/6/2004 service bulletin covering head gasket replacement cost on selected Subaru Outback models. Models affected start from 1999. If your car is included you may get the repair done for free. Here the upgraded head gasket available aftermarket . Ask to your local dealer to find out.

Here the text of the bulletin:

"Certain 1999 through 2002 2.5L equipped vehicles may experience an external coolant leak at the head gaskets. As a precautionary measure, SOA is adding a special conditioner to the engine cooling system. This conditioner prevents leaks from occurring and corrects existing leaks.
Only early Phase II 2.5 liter engines are affected. Phase I 2.5 liter engines (some 1999 model year and prior years) are not affected. Countermeasures applied to the manufacturing process for those 2002 and later VINS not affected by this campaign have eliminated the need for this campaign to be performed on those vehicles.
In the future, it will be necessary to add Genuine Subaru Cooling System Conditioner to the SUBARU vehicle cooling system whenever the engine coolant is replaced.
If the vehicle owner has this repair performed promptly, Subaru will extend warranty coverage on cylinder head gasket external coolant leaks to a period of 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was delivered to the first retail purchaser or on the date the vehicle was first placed in demo or rental service. The owner must have Genuine Subaru Cooling System Conditioner added to the vehicle at any subsequent cooling system services at the interval specified in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet under the heading "Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance Services". Resulting damage caused by a lack of maintenance or low coolant level will not be covered."

Regards.

Ginko

if you look on ebay or at parts stores you can find a filter which has a length of hose and appropriate fittings on each end to match the car's fittings. You take the old one out and replace with new one. there will be pressure in it so watch out. there is a bleeder to relieve pressure which a mechanic can show you.

COULD BE WATER PUMP,? COULD BE THERMOSTATE,? YOU NEED TO GET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOISED, AND THAT WILL PROLLY TELL YOU A GOOD IDEA, AND MAKE SURE THAT THE BELT IS ON RIGHT AND TIGHT ENOUGH, ( CHECK TENSIONER) AND AS FOR THE OIL NOT STAYING IN YOU NEED TO TAKE TO A SHOP AND HAVE THEM TELL YOU WERE ITS COMING FROM AND GET IT FIXED,

En primer lugar aseg?rese de que la bater?a est? bien y las conexiones est?n limpias y seguras. Si est?n bien tienen tty a alguien para arrancar el motor Whild tocar el motor de arranque con un martillo. Si el motor gira repuesto de su arranque y solinoid.