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Great video! Only worked on 350's in the past so these engines are new territory for me, explained extremely well! 100% the best video I've seen on this matter.
Just like everyone else has already said, excellent video and no bullshit!! Best video I’ve ever seen on repairing anything. Thx for the time and effort put into it!
My daughters 2014 equinox went into I guess what’s called “limp mode” first then made it to a parking lot where it totally stopped. When I turn key I can hear internal stuff rotating, how can you know it’s timing chain failure or something worse? I see no metal in oil.
too bad you didnt do the Rings. The rings go out on these too. My daughter needs the rings done. I will replace the pistons as well. But need to pull the head. Then I figured I would do the timing chain. Truck will be all new then.
My 2.2L Ecotec jumped 4 teeth on each non VVT cam sprocket. It still ran fine (noisy) to park it in my shop. I'm thinking I can target the crank @ 12 o'clock like it's supposed to, then remove the timing chain and rotate the cam sprockets back to 10 o'clock on the exhaust and 2 o'clock on the intake and be exactly where I need to be. Tell me if you think I'm going to be ok with that logic? I'm 2 days away from my Cloyes kit arriving, could really use the nod of approval. My upper guide got chewed up by a slack chain just like yours, I believe the tensioner failed and caused it. Chevy has redesigned them 2 times now after the first abomination was installed at the factory. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for posting this! I found this video very helpful in a lot of ways. Ive never attempted a timing chain replacement because of the fear I might get everything out of alignment so this helps but I have a question. Do I or should I drain the oil before opening up the timing chain cover and should I remove the head to check the valves for damage as well?
Could be to a sensor (depending on the year you have and if it has one) or could be a neutral wire but there's a number of things it could be. Refer to a manual for your machine for exact details
Trying to troubleshoot a 2012 2.4L Equinox. Wondering if it is the timing chain stretched and jumped a tooth or something else. Only codes that appear are o2 censor running lean and that appears randomly then disappears. Vehicle starts as normal but will sometimes sputter between 750-2000rpm and engine will sometimes die. Vehicle restarts without trouble. Random and unpredictable misfire occurs. Gas pedal becomes unresponsive while engine is fighting to stay running. Issue seems to lighten up and or disappear after motor has ran for 10-15 minutes. New air filter, cleaned MAF Sensor, Cleaned throttle body, cleaned PCV port in intake manifold, Intake and Exhaust camshaft solenoids replaced, plugs pulled and replaced, new O2 sensors. 95k miles on motor, and 500 miles on new oil change.
I've done a few timing chain/belts and even if I think I know how to do it I watch a couple videos incase I'm missing something or for any tips. This was the first video I clicked for an Equinox and you sir are amazing! By far the best repair video I've ever watched! IDK what other videos you do but I liked and subscribed.
when you rotate the motor, lets say 2 times around or even once should the timing marks and arrows still line up? in these videos i dont see anyone rotating as if it doesnt matter. im not so sure
Hello there I have this problem rebuilt the engine 2013 2.4 . And know every time I startthe car a winding noise coming from the timing chain area . Pulled off the oil pump cover replace the timing, chain and gauge again still making the same whiny noise.
Really depends were your getting parts and what all needs to be replaced. Prices vary. Cheapest route would be replace chain and guides only, or get the master kit that has all timing components, water pump, VVT solenoids, Phasers, accessory belt and tensioner. Don't know labor cost.
If you do not get a code for this issue, and do not have a clanking sound, and the vehicle is 150,000 miles[2014 equinox ecotec] am I good to drive for now at least? I bought this thing with 140k on it, probably a dumb decision in retrospect. Have already replaced cat converter and have put a fair amount of cash into it for maintenance. It has a smog pump code on but that's it. I checked out the carfax and I am not sure if this vehicle has had a timing belt change or not. If it hasn't, then obviously it's been due but..
This one here has around 230k right now. There a great driving vehicle, and really good overall. The timing system to me could of been designed better. Keep the oil level correct and don't let it get low.
my p0010 code popped up on a pontiac g6 2.4 ecotec i’m hoping it’s the wiring i don’t feel like having to change the timing chain in my apartment parking lot atleast not just yet
Could be a wiring problem or a bad VVT controller there on top of the head side by side. This vehicle had one go bad around 60K, replaced with a new one and code cleared.
Hello I checked my pump and it makes a noise could it still have quit? I noticed no fuel in the line when I took the hose off? The solenoid clicks is it possible it’s the solenoid. Thanks for sharing vid
There are some moving and mechanical parts inside that could have broke or failed. Turn the pump on and see if fuel pumps out on the outlet side if it doesn't something has failed inside the pump, or the inlet line from the tank is blocked, fuel filter is stopped up, or line plugged. Make sure fuel can get to the pump before replacing it.
@@hp_outdoors thank you. I’ve put the pump back on and changed the filter, pump made a pumping noise then slowed to a stop altogether but not that loud but it started and now Revs. I’ve ordered a pump as it’s not making any noise at all but still starts on the button. Tried again this morning and started straight away. I’m guessing the pump doesn’t do that much and when lines are full of diesel doesn’t need it?
@@bluedragon13063 Keep in mind that there is a kill switch circuit that makes several stops and cuts power, probably to to the pump. I Haven't traced it all the way yet but it's a good assumption. The bad switch on my BX is the front one under the seat. If I hold it down with my finger, the problem goes away.
I want your personal phone number. You are absolutely amazing. No bullshit. That was the most educational video. I didn’t want to skip. I didn’t wanna change the video. I watched it all the way to the end dude please don’t stop making these videos. You’re a lifesaver you literally just explained everything that I’ve been trying to get a technician to teach me for about three or four months now absolutely amazing, thank you I can’t say that enough
My daughters car is a 2010 2.4 Equinox. It died on the highway. I had it towed home and took the valve cover off and the bolt that holds the intake phaser sprocketvon the cam broke. I guess i would have to remove the cam and takevit somewherevto have the bolt removed...i did notice the sensors had heavy crud on the screen. Did that cause this? Is it worth fixing or should i junk it? Thank you for you video. It helped me a lot.
You could try drilling with a left hand bit in the center of the bolt and use an ease out, if you can get to it with a drill. If the threads weren't damaged when the bolt came loose or broke, the rest of the bolt should unscrew out. If the threads were damaged and the ease out won't get it, then the cam will have to be removed, and taken somewhere to be repaired. Could get a new or used cam. Could also get a good salvage motor and take parts from it and use on your current one. Have to pull the timing cover to see what's all damaged down in there and see if there was any valve to piston contact to know if it's worth fixing.
