1993 1.9 sohc

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by itsa93sl1, May 3, 2006.

  1. itsa93sl1

    itsa93sl1 Guest

    every one talks about the sohc being a bad motor . why is that ? i have
    184k+ on mine seems that the dohc that uses oil would be the one to stay
    away from?.
     
    itsa93sl1, May 3, 2006
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    Steve Guest

    Some 1.9L SOHC engines, especially mid-90s, seemed subject to a casting
    flaw that caused head failure (usually motor oil in the coolant but
    sometimes vice-versa: I had the latter on my '99 SL, which was after Saturn
    claims to have fixed the casting flaw). Other than that, it seems like a
    fine motor to me, especially compared to the engines used in the
    competition, which tended to be 1.5 or 1.6 liters.
     
    Steve, May 3, 2006
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    navaidstech Guest

    I've got one of the earliest models that became available in Canada
    (1992 SL1 bought in November 1991). So far so good, 293k miles and
    counting.
     
    navaidstech, May 3, 2006
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    Private Guest

    SOHC for better utility and economy
    DOHC for more spirited performance at higher rpm

    Spirited driving style seems to result in increased maintenance issues.

    Just my .02, YMMV
     
    Private, May 4, 2006
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