Engine - Engine Compartment Cooing/Fluttering Noise: Overview

Subject:
V6 (L81) Timing Belt Noise
# 00-T-80 - (09/30/2003)

Models:
2000 - 2001 Saturn L-Series vehicles equipped with L81 (V6) engines

Some customers may comment about an unusual noise coming from the engine compartment. The noise may be described as a pigeon coo, or fluttering type noise.

A section of the timing belt between the number two (2) cam sprocket and the upper idler pulley oscillation causing noise.

A new timing belt tensioner bracket changes the location of the upper idler pulley.





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Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for J0809 (Cover, Camshaft, Drive Rear - Replace). If another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.





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