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2000 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil filter, Camshaft.
Mileage: 1 miles.

Asked on December 28, 2012

Saturn SL1 Engine Problem

I have a 2004 saturn 2.2lt found 5 broken roller rockers on left cam side,everything else looks ok camshaft,valves,pistons,ect. Is this a common problem with this engine?
Avatar Asked by rcr61255

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Replied on December 28, 2012

No its not a common issue was the wrong oil filter installed? Sometimes people put the v6 engine oil filter in the 4cyl engine.That starves the top end from getting the oil it needs.It causes the lifters to no pump up properly etc.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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