Saturn Vue Used Engines
The Saturn Vue has been, for a number of years, Saturn’s top selling vehicle. Introduced in 2002 and continuing production to this day, the Vue has been offer with 4 engines: the 2.2L L61 (4 cylinder), the 3.0 L L81 (6 cylinder), the 3.5 L J35A3 (a Honda engine 6 cylinder), and 2.4 L BAS hybrid, which was a 4 cylinder engine.
Traditionally powered, all gas non-hyrbids have sold well for the Vue in every year. We’ve sold a number of 3.0L Vue engines (option L81) over the years nad had excellent luck with them. Incidentally, some mechanics have reported having luck interchanging Saturn Vue and Cadillac Catera engines. At this time, we’re uncertain as to whether this is a direct application, but we are investigating.
The 2.2L L61 is another common selling Saturn engine. with applications between 2000 and 2004 (and later years in other GM vehicles). On this particular engine we recommend you stick with a Saturn as there is quite a bit of work “swapping” to make the engine fit if you purchase from say a Cavalier or Ponatiac Sunfire. Yes, engines from those applications will work in a Saturn L Series, but again, doing all the swaps, while not incredibly time consuming, can be confusing for this particular application.
The J35A3 is probably the best engine that has been installed in the Vue. This is a Honda engine that has been used in multiple vehicles in various combinations. Block differences prevent it from being used from different applications, but you might find a list of vehicles the J35 has been used in interesting. The J35A1 has been used in the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Honda Odyssey; the J35A4 was used in the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Honda Odysseys, as well as the 2003 and 2004 Honda Pilots. Further, the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Honda Odysseys use the J35A6 (as well as the 2005 Honda Pilot). The J35A3 was used in the 2001 and 2002 Acura MDX. In other words, Honda uses this engine a lot. It’s a very reliable, mature design that isn’t prone to fail. We don’t see much demand for these engines in Saturn OR Honda applications.
The 2.4L BAS Hybrid engines are too new to have seen much demand. These engines are also called “Green Line” engines. They are considered environmentally friendly due to the fact that they cut off when the vehicle is not in motion. When the vehicle moves, there is a start assist belt from the transmission that quickly helps start the Vue. There is very little drive assist (though technically there is some).
As always, if you need an engine please call us at 901-266-9996 or fill out an engine request form. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!
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