This blog will be used to chronicle the problems I've had with my 1997 Saturn SC1 Coupe.
The vehicle currently has 75,981 miles on it and hasn't been driven since June 1 of 2009 due to a crack in the cylinder head.
I purchased the vehicle in December 2006 from Elyria Hyundai in Elyria, Ohio for $4,100.00 and drove it on the longest drive it has been on from the dealership to my home. A whopping 65 miles.
When I purchased the car it had 67,700 miles on it. This means that I have put approximately 9,000 (Yes NINE THOUSAND) miles on the vehicle since I purchased it 3 years ago.
The day I drove the vehicle home, I noticed the coolant warning light coming on, it was low on coolant and needed to be filled (or so I thought). Turns out, my heater core was slowing leaking into my interior ductwork. By Februaray 2007, the heater core had failed completely and required replacement. (at 69,000 miles).
In spring 2007 the power sunroof began to show it's failure.
The power sunroof now leaks into the passenger's side whenever it rains.
In wrinte 2008 the EGR valve failed and required replacement. (at 70,000 miles)
Now at almost 76,000 miles. The engine has failed completely. The cylinder head has cracked, causing a milky "Chocolate Milkshake" substance to circulate throughout the coolant. This is caused by a mix of Oil into the cooling system.
The cylinder head requires replacement.
Additionally one must purchase a new head gasket, intake manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, upper and lower radiator hose, heater hoses, thermostat, water pump and surge tank to fully solve the cracked cylinder head problem.
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List of Saturn Vehicles Potentially Affected By A Cracked SOHC Cylinder Head
1991 Saturn SC1 - 1991 Saturn SW1
1991 Saturn SL1 - 1992 Saturn SC1
1992 Saturn SW1 - 1992 Saturn SL1
1993 Saturn SC1 - 1993 Saturn SW1
1993 Saturn SL1 - 1994 Saturn SC1
1994 Saturn SW1 - 1994 Saturn SL1
1995 Saturn SC1 - 1995 Saturn SW1
1995 Saturn SL1 - 1996 Saturn SC1
1996 Saturn SW1 - 1996 Saturn SL1
1997 Saturn SC1 - 1997 Saturn SW1
1997 Saturn SL1
1991 Saturn SL1 - 1992 Saturn SC1
1992 Saturn SW1 - 1992 Saturn SL1
1993 Saturn SC1 - 1993 Saturn SW1
1993 Saturn SL1 - 1994 Saturn SC1
1994 Saturn SW1 - 1994 Saturn SL1
1995 Saturn SC1 - 1995 Saturn SW1
1995 Saturn SL1 - 1996 Saturn SC1
1996 Saturn SW1 - 1996 Saturn SL1
1997 Saturn SC1 - 1997 Saturn SW1
1997 Saturn SL1
O have a 1996 Saturn SL1 SOHC with 94,700 original miles. I purchased the car at 93,000 miles from a 93 year old lady and only drove it 2 months prior to this problem. Will Saturn offer a replacement head at no additional charge. I'm willing to provide the labor. I was hoping it was a head gasket and replaced it utilizing a head gasket kit. I did not solve the problem and the engine is consuming about 1 quart per hour pumping into the cooling system. I think now i'm seeing a little water in the oil but very little. Is there a reliable company recommended for overhauled heads? Chuck
ReplyDeleteO have a 1996 Saturn SL1 SOHC with 94,700 original miles. I purchased the car at 93,000 miles from a 93 year old lady and only drove it 2 months prior to this problem. Will Saturn offer a replacement head at no additional charge. I'm willing to provide the labor. I was hoping it was a head gasket and replaced it utilizing a head gasket kit. I did not solve the problem and the engine is consuming about 1 quart per hour pumping into the cooling system. I think now i'm seeing a little water in the oil but very little. Is there a reliable company recommended for overhauled heads? Chuck
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