20 Most Recent 1998 Saturn SW - Page 4 Questions & Answers

yes get a good set of plug wires and replace them one at a time so you do not get them mixed up.

That is the easiest and prescribed way, I know a guy who claimed he could do it from underneath with a lift but I never actually watched him do it. Seemed impossible to me.

blue smoke is usually oil burning- is it light or heavy- if light- change oil and go up one grade- rings are worn- if heavy- time for a rebuild- rings need to be replaced. but for the money on rebuild- could find car newer and lower milage

Its your EGR valve thats the p1404 code.

First try crank sensor, this mounts into the engine just behind the starter. It is cheap but hard to get to, common problem giving that dies while driving symptom.

Normally this is due to the way the Pipe is bent when it was installed but if you have upset someone in the younger generation it may be because they put a Ping Pong balls in the filler. I have the same problem with my Ford Escape. The only solution I found was to use the slower Auto Fill lock position instead of squeezing the handle all the way.

You'll have to drain the coolant by disconnecting the bottom radiator hose. try and catch the coolant and dispose of it by epa rules (do not pour down the drain or on the ground), then disconnect the top hose.
If it has electric fans remove them. If not remove the fan shroud and you may have to remove the fan depending on space to get radiator out.
Then there'll be a couple (usually 4) mounting bolts holding it in.
Once out replace in the reverse order of taking out and make sure you change the rubber grommets from the old radiator to the new one or replace them.
If you want to flush the block do it before reconnecting bottom hose.
After all together and radiator topped up, start vehicle with radiator cap off and top up as coolant goes through the system until it starts to overflow a little then put cap on.
If is a newer model it may have a coolant bleeder valve which is usually located near/on the thermostat housing which you crack of while vehicle is running till coolant is coming out and not air.
If doesn't have a bleeder valve just check coolant again after you've gone for a drive in it then let it cool down. DO NOT remove cap while the car is hot.

there are lots of manuals, owners and repair, for sale cheap on eBay. if you can afford gas you can buy one.

the interior fuse panel is under a velcro cover just to the left of the passenger footwell, where the console meets the dash.

tell me your cars story how did it come to the condition its in and ill help you fix it

Sounds like it may be the low coolant light. Check the coolant reservoir with the vehicle cold. If it is low add a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. The original coolant is red in color and called dexcool. If you have this in the reservoir than you want to add this coolant. If the coolant in the reservoir is green than add regular coolant mixed 50/50 with water. Once the reservoir is filled to the full mark it may take a while for the light to shut off. Sometimes you have to hit the reservoir with a rubber mallet to get the light to go out. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

lock cylinder can be replaced by removing top and bottom cosmetic parts. ignition switch is more complex and may have been put in with theft proof screws, meaning they wull have to be drilled out. do a search on www.youtube.com there are videos of folks doing this.

The top and side mounts are easy, unless you snap off a bolt. To do the side dog bones, remove the right front service panel behind the wheel, yes you have to take the tire off, and remove the battery tray on the left side. Remove the long screws holding the tray on through the left front wheel well. Replacing the dog bones is take out the two bolts and then bolt the new ones in. Top mount is simply loosen the nuts, remove and replace, tricky part is to support the engine while you swap the mount. Bottom mount takes a little more time and a jack. If you never changed the tensioner, you may want to do this while you have that right front service panel open.

Hello. Begin by replacing the spark plugs. That alone may solve your problem. If it helps but doesn't totally cure it, also replace the spark plug wires. Regards, Joe

there is a switch on the top of the brake pedal but there is also a solenoid under the shifter. the switch activates the solenoid which releases the shifter

Trans has to be either removed or unbolted & moved away from engine 3" or more to gain access to clutch assy.If you remove trans all the way Cradle needs to be removed & engine supported with special tool.Big Job On the ground!!

under the ac compressor follow the upper radiator hose

Did you do right?Plug in turn on do not start engine press button should start reading.

I'm assuming this is 1.9 litre engine. The sensor is located on the Back side of the engine, (firewall side). It is mounted under the intake manifold at the transmission end of the engine block.

Question edited for clarity, change 'spuddering' to 'sputtering. No Model Type provided. Where is it spitting from? The exhaust tailpipe or the new exhaust manifold? Did you replace the gasket? Were the bolts torqued down? Was the Oxygen Sensor a good OEM one, or a Chinese / Mexico copy? Is the connector clean and making good contact? Did you check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes using a Scan Tool computer? Was the vehicle running recently or stored 2 years with fuel that has gone bad? The answer is in there somewhere Pamela. ..