Saturn Head Gasket,Water Pump Replacement Part 2

Saturn Head Gasket,Water Pump Replacement Part 2
Disclaimer:
This video is not meant to be a definitive how to.Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair.I am not responsible for any problems that you might incur by watching or following this video.Follow at your own risk.

[@crummydryver]

Richpin, your videos are my constant companion when I'm working on my Satty. Thank you so much for your great channel. Saturn shade tree mechanics owe you a great debt of gratitude

[@ManicMechanic007]

Very concise and clear instructions. Always the professional. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your expertise with us Richpin.

[@eloctocs13]

Nice job as always. I really like that you even say what size the bolts are before you remove them. You really lay it out simply. Thanks Rich

[@SteveRobReviews]

Another Fantastic vid !! I would have liked to see how you flushed out the block with dish detergent. Camera angles and lighting was top knotch,well done.

[@PsychoCPU]

Thanks for the advice. I made it there and back, but just barely. she was spewing pretty good when I pulled into the drive way lol. New water pump is on now, woulda took me twice as long without your videos. Big thanks!

[@knunne1]

Thank you for a great two part video on a difficult repair job! I know that it adds a lot of work but it really helps a lot of us out. Thanks again!

[@hueyrescue1]

Great video with well-placed shots and thorough explanations. Thanks!

[@KenFaustmann]

Great job! Now I know the importance of changing the coolant and keeping an eye out for a weeping water pump.

[@MrRmh3481]

You do good work, but more importantly explain why your doing it. Keep the faith!

[@Kyle-kr4je]

I wish you were in my area so I could bring my Saturn to you!

[@deoleo3443]

Great video man. helped me alot. I followed your instructions and saved money. THANK YOU.

[@hudsonjamesc]

i am impressed; last december i had my head gasket replaced on my eclipse and had a valve job; this stuff was far to in-depth for me and i wanted everything done right

[@helookalikaman79]

anyone else want to take everything apart and clean it all with degreaser? ocd is not fun

[@SuperZitkus]

Thank you for this video i followed it step by step and made this process a lot easier to remove everything only took me 4 hours total

[@RichpinTv]

I will try to expound further.The bottom crank gear which drives the oil pump which is part of the timing cover must stay put when removing the timing cover.So what you are doing with the screwdriver is holding the crank gear in place when removing the timing cover.

[@Applefreak52]

Followed this video to change the head on my Saturn and worked out great! Just have to figure out adjusting the rockers.

[@RichpinTv]

@happy543210 Saturn was a cousin of the GM family so it made sense to use the same sealer they used.

[@RichpinTv]

@SpaceWolfPainter The Samsung TL105 is a 2010 model i do not think you will have much luck finding one.I am looking at a new camera right now it is a Panasonic Lumix SZ7, might be worth checking out.

[@joshg678]

I love these saturns, they will run forever. My Brothers had 252k miles on it before it got totaled, and he changed his oil every 3500 miles, the head looked cleaner then that timing cover did after you cleaned it.

[@RichpinTv]

Two revolutions of the crankshaft gear.

[@sac621]

wow thats looks harder than I thought. I'm glad you did the video.I need a mechanic for sure.

[@RichpinTv]

@rodrigoelgu To check the head use a feeler gauge under a straightedge.I tighten the head bolts then loosen them so to make sure proper clamp load is achieved for final torquing.

[@djwookie69]

thank you, this is a big help for i am a mechanic of my own an this was very helpful. im putting new head gasket on my 97 saturn sl1 along with all gaskets an flanges. i subscribed an hopefully could use more help from you.

[@RichpinTv]

On this SOHC engine the TDC mark on the crank gear is at TDC when it lines up with the mark on the block in the 12 o'clock position.

[@TOMOFONO]

An SL1 head gasket job and no cracked head? Amazing!

[@natekarr]

Novice mechanic here and I just blew the head gaskets out of my 97 sl2 dohc. Glad I work at a shop that will let me do this over the weekend.

[@jessemazur2253]

I love all your videos but I am astonished that you didn't include any footage of installing the new head gasket!!!

[@RichpinTv]

@ramilio93 The flush goes like this first remove the thermostat put housing back.Mix 2 oz of automatic dishwasher powder to 1 gal of water.Fill the cold system run the car up to normal operating temp then drain.Ever time you do the flush cycle the engine has to be cold.Before your done flush with clean water.

[@jimski1]

Good job fixed mine watching the video

[@RichpinTv]

You got it covered pretty good.

[@erneumann3136]

Hi, You sure do a great job!! SO well done!! Thanks!!

[@solomonnethers6406]

Thanks Richpin! prob only do this anytime soon but it was very informational!

[@RichpinTv]

I did a coolant system flush with dishwasher detergent.

[@mobiledetail4you]

I really appreciate your time doing this video. It is helping me get the confidence to do this job myself instead of scrapping this car for a loss... One question. You mentioned not using the tool but a screwdriver when removing timing cover. More explanation would be very helpful as I now am concerned I may break my tensioner... I wasnt sure where/how to use screwdriver since it seems cover would make that difficult to do...

[@kwh78]

I wish you would've shown at least a little part of how you cleaned it out. And also shown a little of actually putting the head gasket on. Did you clean both surfaces really good or just take the old one off and put the new one on? But thanks for posting this. I didn't realize how much went into replacing it. What would this normally charge at a shop?

[@RichpinTv]

Do the timing marks line up after you have rotated the engine two revolutions.

[@SaturnMan2012]

Thanks for the reply Rich. I took the valve cover back off my DOHC and I when I turn the crank over I can see that there is clearance between the heels of the camshaft lobes and both No.3 lifters. also the lifters our uneven. I have a few pictures if you would like to take a look.

[@RichpinTv]

I see so many people now days that think cars need no maintenance.

[@SaturnMan2012]

and thank God for this awesome Bud Light beer. Cheers to ya's Rich !!

[@RichpinTv]

I think if you replace the water pump and do a tune up you should be fine. Important Update: Jan 1 2013 there will be a new richpin channel for all future videos.Richpin06a channel will be solely for all the Saturn lovers out there.Should be a lot of fun so stay tuned.

[@RichpinTv]

@RandallFlaggNY I used a single sided razor blade and 220 grit sandpaper.

[@RichpinTv]

I have not install these plugs before so i am not sure if they need sealer or not.I know the old core plugs were just driven in.

[@RichpinTv]

@scaldinghotcoffee When i have to find a location the AutoZone online repair section is pretty good.The flush goes like this first remove the thermostat put housing back.Mix 2 oz of automatic dishwasher powder to 1 gal of water.Fill the cold system run the car up to normal operating temp then drain.Ever time you do the flush cycle the engine has to be cold.Before your done flush with clean water.

[@RichpinTv]

Bring extra antifreeze or water with you and watch the temp gauge like a hawk.

[@RichpinTv]

@cosmicdust22 No editing error that is the correct way to tighten TORQUE TO YIELD HEAD BOLTS.

[@RichpinTv]

@RandallFlaggNY You would think so but they recommend oil.

[@RichpinTv]

@farmboy30117 Yup new head bolts.

[@RichpinTv]

Sounds like you had fun.

[@RichpinTv]

If i had this problem i might try to move the bolt with a chisel to a point were i could remove it with vice gripes.

[@thebearsden1701]

Just asking ..why would you not replace crank seal at this time...& Check out pump..?

[@RichpinTv]

Glad it worked out.

[@Alaskahuntr]

Thanks again for posting videos like this they really help out for the average garage mechanic. How much different procedure for a 2001 DOHC?? I wish you were my next-door neighbor!!

[@RichpinTv]

Jon it is not the head that determines the procedure of torquing it is because of the NEW bolts.

[@RichpinTv]

I have seen blocks that were welded.

[@Charger383Mopar]

one silicone sealant my dad used at his shop all the time was some gray stuff made for diesel engines from ford, that is some awesome stuff. he never had a problem with that stuff.

[@nickd.7267]

This is a life saver

[@RichpinTv]

Are your timing marks lining up now.

[@RichpinTv]

I remove the manifold from the head because of all the stuff you have to remove to let the head come off with the intake still on.The short answer is i like to remove it.

[@RichpinTv]

Sounds like the intake valves are not seating.

[@RichpinTv]

Most S-series with a fair amount of millage will leak oil through the piston rings.

[@cjaviergutierrez]

Your a genius dude..

[@RichpinTv]

I have a spare engine here but the timing cover is on it so i can not measure the clearance.What was the tool you used.

[@RichpinTv]

The bolts used were torque to yield head bolts.

[@RichpinTv]

Write down all the parts you take off when you take them off and pictures are a great help if you forgot the way things go.

[@RichpinTv]

Head bolt replacement is recommended.

[@Chrisle4]

Hi Richpin, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. How did you flush the engine with dishwashing detergent? Thanks in Advance.

[@RichpinTv]

Sure i'll take a look.

[@RichpinTv]

Yes it is a lot of work maybe finding a low mileage engine would be a better choice.

[@farmboy30117]

@richpin06a You're a good brother! You didn't mention it, but I assume you bought new head bolts?

[@SaturnMan2012]

OK, I think I fixed it. I just took everything off. I then took off the exhaust cam and repositioned it to the 12 o'clock position. then put everything back together and now I get as many revolutions as I want. does this sound correct ? or was it wrong for me to take the cam shaft off ? thanks Rich.

[@RichpinTv]

@knunne1 I would have videoed the flush procedure but i wanted to get the car out as fast as could at that point.

[@vbpeepee]

Totally possible to do, even with the engine in the car. I pulled the head, timing cover, oil pan, windage pan, pistons/rods, and replaced the pistons, rings, rod bearings, timing chain, head gasket, etc with the block still in the car. Complete rebuild kit was only about $400 on ebay.

[@SaturnMan2012]

I found broken bits of Teflon in the bottom of the oil pan first. I figured it was from the guides. So I just pulled the cover off. Now the sprocket is about a good inch off the block. And I can not get it to move. i have not really pulled or pushed on it with any hard force though. in your video yours looks like it`s flush with the block. I took off the tensioner plunger and it was stuck/sealed wide open. Could not close it.

[@SaturnMan2012]

Well everything lined up after I torqued it all down. I got the TC back on. that was my biggest fear of the whole job given fact of minimal clearance and since I never used gasket maker of any kind. Went better than i thought. all pulley's and brackets are on now i`ll just do one last acetone cleaning for the valve cover and then prime the engine and see if it runs better !!!!!!

[@djmariomar]

great vid! you don't need cherry picker or hold the engine on a jack for this right?

[@RichpinTv]

There is a little difference because of the two cams involved.At this time i do not have a video on the DOHC.

[@RichpinTv]

Out of time and valves hitting the piston is my guess.

[@Danroxye01]

Again Thank You rich, this is the video I was looking for , prior replacing the timming chain on saturn sl 1998. Only thing I find confusing is the proper alignment of the lower timming sprocket ( crankshaft ) should notch at 12 o'clock or 3 o'clock ?

[@rodrigoelgu]

very good rich i have a question when do you know when you need to resurface the cylinders head?? and also why did you tightten the bolts and then lossen them out thanks i watch all ur videos ?????

[@hnkfsh81]

Wow, I think I'll check the state of the water pump on my daughter's SW2 this week. I've read that I should remove the belt and see what kind of movement the pulley on the pump has and also see if it is weeping near the bottom. Any other tips to check its status. We bought it used and don't know when the pump was replace last.

[@RichpinTv]

I would say any timing chain job is not to much fun to do.

[@cosmicdust22]

Regarding cylinder head tightening procedure, I noticed you tighten and removed them , put some grease and tighten them all the way. Is that a GM way of cylinder head job? or video editing error?

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@3:46 and 4:40 How heavy (approximately) is the Cylinder Head? I think to replace the Piston Rings. Thank you.

[@SaturnMan2012]

The engine is just a hair under TDC. I can only go the 1/2 to 3/4 turn back and fourth. The same thing happens in neutral, park, drive or reverse.

[@SAUOrtiz-jf6lc]

good job man, excuse me i have a question ... the fan start work when the car stared ?. i have one 95 saturn sc2 and the fan no work, i just want make sure because it is overhearing. thanks.

[@helookalikaman79]

This is probably a dumb question but is it more difficult with a DOHC than the SOHC in the video??? Also with the timing chain, how do you prevent setting it in the wrong position?

[@scaldinghotcoffee]

Way to get it done Rich! --What resources would you recommend for component location? The Haynes books often leave me guessing as to exact locations. --Could you explain the dish detergent process? Thanks!

[@wangbungal]

what do you mean by flushing the oil out and using a dishwasher detergent? is this the same for a ford explorer sohc 4.0? do you think the explorer can be done as well without removing the engine?

[@DingDangg]

Rich, what is the reason for torquing the head bolts down then taking them out and putting oil on the threads then torquing them back down?

[@RichpinTv]

I would say this is a hard job for a first timer.

[@RichpinTv]

Yes it is ok that is the way i like to do it.

[@SaturnMan2012]

well kinda, the exhaust cam sprocket is more like at the 11:58 mark. when I get everything torqued down and the kit installed and lined up I turn it two revolutions all the lines stay perfect but the colored links our now on different teeth.

[@RichpinTv]

@SpaceWolfPainter I am kind of embarrassed to say....it is a little Samsung TL105

[@RichpinTv]

You can buy me a virtual beer.What what what you say.Find my videos with the google ads embedded in them (older ones)and click on them they give me a few cents for the clicks.It would much appreciated.

[@kdeh21803]

Can the sealant be put on the block "area' rather than on the cover??

[@SaturnMan2012]

Hey Rich. what is the clearance supposed to be for the crankshaft sprocket to the block. I seem to have a much larger gap on my 98 sl2 DOHC. And tool I use to take it off, do I use the same tool to put it back on properly ? Thanks. I`m going to click some adds like 15 times right now.

[@pcofranc]

Thanks. I'm thinking I'm probably going to take the head off to and also get it plained and maybe a valve job.

[@russelljohnson1303]

How did you manage to get the timing cover back on. I was able to wrestle it out but I can't get it back in. Also I got it close but can't get it over the crank gear. I'll I've managed is getting RTV everywhere and screwing up the surfaces

[@conan6868]

Nice work.

[@GTVAlfaMan]

Hi Rich, I thought the Saturn SL has a dual row timing chain. Or is it just the SL2 with dual overhead cams that has the dual row timing chain?