i have a 93 saturn sL1 i need to no what a part is?

Question

i have a 93 Saturn sl1 Manuel shift 5 speed duel head and we changed the serpentine belt but we had to take a part off that was just above it and noticed it was broke can anyone tell me what that part is if you have seen one i was needing a new one but how am i sappose to no what to buy unless i no what it is please no rud caments if someone has a saturn or a diagram to what parts on the motor are and can tell me please help

Answer 1

Don't know exactly which part you're talking about, but the other members seemed to be on the right track. (John Paul and HobbaBob) I'm guessing the same. You probably need to replace the Top Engine Mount (also called the Top Torque-Axis Mount). It is held by three bolts (to the engine), and two bolts to the frame, and has hard vulcanized rubber in the middle, right?

If so...That's the part you'll need. (Upper Engine Mount, Saturn Part #21012185)

Next time you want to change the belt, you don't have to remove the engine mount (as you'll need to hold up your engine with a jack (usually on the oil pan) to take the engine mount on and off). You technically need to loosen and re-tighten the lower mount after you've removed the upper mount.

The best way is actually to take off the passenger side front wheel, and remove the plastic splash guard panel. From there you will have clear access to the tensioner. You can just slip a socket on the tensioner, turn clockwise to loosen the tensioner... and the belt will slide right off. You can replace the belt with the same technique. One thing to note though... if you replaced the belt because it was "squealing", you probably should have replaced the tensioner along with it.

I'll find some links for you to review.

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Okay... here we go:

For tensioner replacement (submitted by the Wolfman): http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24989

Here are instructions for Upper Engine Mount replacement (submitted by the Wolfman): http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24000

Here are instructions for loosening and tightening the lower engine mount after any of the Torque-Axis Mounts have been messed with (submitted by Luke):
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73563

This one was written by jasonpopnc (and is the same way I changed my belts without messing with the engine mount):
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33273
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Answer 2

Sounds like he is quoting very inflated prices at best. Very high even by today's standards, especially in Florida. I see no need for $114.00 labor for the belt, and certainly not $158.00 labor for the valve cover gasket. This is about double what I would consider reasonable and fair. Our labor rate here in northern Ohio ranges somewhere in the neighborhood of $70-$75.00 per hour from a legitimate auto dealer, so two hours for a belt replacement and about another two hours for the fix on the valve cover seems high. Advise, get a few more estimates, and if the coolant is not over three or four years old, forget it. Brake flush depends on how dirty the fluid is and how old.

Answer 3

while you don't actualy have to remove the right side top mount [bolted to the engine and to the body] to change the serpintine belt it is probably easier for a homeowner to do so, and this is probably the part in question [metal brackets and rubber] ? a clear discription of the actual part would be more helpful

Answer 4

Sounds to me a trip to Saturn is in order! Not the planet the car dealer! You probably removed the engine mount to get the serpentine belt tensioner turned to remove the belt. So is that what you found broken? Rubber part torn? "Motor Mount" You could take a picture of it and send it to me?

Answer 5

Go to an auto parts store and ask them what it is, the guys behind the counter there are your best bet for a quick identification.

Answer 6

I couldn't find the diagram online but I did find a place that will answer questions for you. I posted the address below. If I find something else, I will repost.