2000 Saturn Sl1 2004 2 2lt Found 5 Broken Roller Rockers On Left Cam

2000 SATURN SL1
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RCR61255
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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?
Dec 28, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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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.
Dec 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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