I was told the problem could possibly be with the valve guildes and to see if there was a recall because it is a common problem with older saturns. I can not find anything on this and hope you can help.
1993 Saturn SL engine complaints
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Since I have purchased my vehicle in 1996, I have had to have a number of repairs done to averging $200. Or more . I am having repairs done about every two months. I got the history of my car and found that it has been this way since the day it was ready to be sold. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Engine block has split near the location of alternator ,causing it to be lose and cut into the belt. The block busted upon starting the vehicle. Transmission has a problem when shifting, and saturn has told me they can't find anything odd about it. Nor is there anything odd about the engine overheating during barely warm days in the summer. Possibly connected.
Aluminum engine cracked at mounts on right side -- engine is hanging
Engine runs rough, stalling continually.
Engine valves failed.
Engine cylinder head cracked, resulting in oil leak due to improper manufacturing.
Vehicle will run at high idle and sometimes will stall.
Brakes have never worked properly. Have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. Dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. Transmission leaking. Replaced valve body cover gasket. Another mechanic claims crack in tranmission. First half was done under warranty. Second time rotors/pads warranty had expired. Defect is still reoccurring.
Valve body failure causing vehicle to take 10-20 seconds to move in reverse gear. Yh
Cracked engine head.
The engine flooded with rain water and stalled.
Timing chain replaced.
Upper motor mounts failed 2 times.
Vehicle was parked on parking lot, left vehicle for a half hour, returned to vehicle, fire & police dept. Surrounded vehicle which had caught fire/burned.
Oil warning does not come on when the oil is very low. Tt
The engine is walking and the oil is leaking. Tt
Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the floor . Tt
Continuous stalling/engine idling high after repeated attempts to repair.
Brakes continue to malfunction after drums/rotor replaced, causing right rear wheel to wobble when brakes applied.
Vehicle vibration when shifting into drive at idle. Replaced transmission mount. Tt
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