Part 1 of 2 - Chevy Cruze - Bad Head Gasket - How to remove and replace.

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Today I will be removing the cylinder head on this 2014 Chevy Cruze with the 1.4 Liter Turbocharged 4 Cylinder. This can serve as a complete guide, as I will show you every step of the way.
Important - if you're this far in, have the cylinder head hydrotested. This particular vehicle was burning coolant and all signs pointed to the head gasket. In the end, the cylinder head itself was cracked on the exhaust side of cylinder 1 which was causing the issue.
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Watch for Part 2 of 2 which will cover re-assembly, and thank you so much for watching!
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Disclaimer - this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Do not attempt. Attempts to recreate, reproduce, or replicate anything seen in this video is done at your own risk. As with any product, it should only be serviced by the manufacturer or a licensed professional. Tampering with your product may void your warranty. Video owner shall not be held responsible if you void your warranty. The video owner will not be liable for any damage or injury incurred by anyone to anything while trying follow the steps in this video. Any and all liability to any part for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the video content is hereby disclaimed. No guarantees or warranties are either implied or expressed that you will have the same results as shown in this video.

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@brianreese7073 Год назад

I'm a professional mechanic with over 25 years experience. This guy is really good at preparing mating surfaces in this video, looks like a pro. When I started this video I wanted to see if he was gonna check with a straight edge. MLS gaskets don't fail unless they're rusted thru(which I've seen like once or twice) it's ALWAYS the head, either warped or cracked. When I started fixing cars in the 90s we did head gasket jobs all the time with no worries but this ain't the 80s- 90s engines we're working on now. Nobody does head gaskets anymore without replacing the head. Ya might gamble and win but they're lottery odds you're up against.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I'm glad to hear that I appear to be a pro! haha I agree, warped head is the typical cause of these head gasket failures. Of course, in my case, it was a warped AND cracked head. Lucky me! Thanks for watching, the compliments, and for sharing your experience!

@ericsanchez7789 4 месяца назад

@@3DayWeekend I’m going through a similar issue. This is a new to me car 200k miles….. everything has worked perfect on this car. I was beginning to think I got a lucky Cruze. I was checking my oil and coolant before going on a long drive. After about 50 miles my dash said engine over heating and it also killed my A/C, I pulled over popped my hood, realized I never did put my coolant cap back on. I felt so dumb, Coolant was shooting everywhere. The reservoir was bubbling. The car had a rough idol. I let it cool down for about 30-40 minutes, refilled the reservoir again rough idol at start but drove fine. At nearest gas station it was blowing excessive white smoke out of exhaust. Checked the oil and there was no coolant in the oil. I ended up turning around and I had to pull over three or four times adding water because it kept overheating, the water was not necessarily going anywhere, but the reservoir was so hot and full of pressure it overheated, the following morning I bled the radiator getting all of the air out. starting the car and it was having issues starting. finally got started, idle fine, still white smoke, checked oil and boom! I believe coolant/and water has mixed with the oil. I went to the store again, having issues starting so I parked it in my driveway and trying to figure out what the problem is. I believe it’s a head gasket, but not 100%.

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

@@ericsanchez7789 White smoke means water is getting into the combustion chamber, so that's not a good symptom. It is likely a bad head gasket, and quite possibly a cracked cylinder head. These engines have weak head gaskets and cylinder heads. One overheat is enough to ruin a head gasket and crack a cylinder head. If I were in your position, I would just pull the head now and have it hydrotested and decked by your local machine shop, then put it back together again. Sorry for the bad news.

@jjbanana2774 3 месяца назад

@@ericsanchez7789Just get a new car. These pos are not worth the time

@chrismechanic6164 Месяц назад

I'm a 61 (almost 62) year old mechanic considering retirement. One reason is the complexity of today's engines and the hand dexterity needed to work on them. I hope people considering tackling this job read your comment on here because you are so correct. That's why many cost estimate web sights vary the price from $1500 to $2600 hundred for this job. Not to mention the fact that often when you get into it you discover that all the timing and chain components may need replacement too! The last one I did the owner didn't want to spend $ for a new head so he brought me a "good" used one which failed less then a year later. I was willing to work with him if he would go with new head but he opted to sell the car instead. Live n learn.

@edsullivan7288 9 месяцев назад

My purpose of watching was 2 fold, obviously, to see how it's done, but , just more importantly, SO I DON'T HAVE TO DO IT TWICE! Thanks for all you do.

@3DayWeekend 9 месяцев назад

Glad it helped and thank you for watching!

@doomVoxel 2 месяца назад

@@edsullivan7288 put the camshaft indexer key in before you remove the head and stick a piece of tape there so you won't have to retime it after assembly.

@edsullivan7288 2 месяца назад

@doomVoxel thank you for the help

@rcakid1632 7 месяцев назад

When you add the part of experience at the end where everything is looking good but take it to the machine shop to get it checked is pure GOLD thank you for the insight and also sharing the option was genius level.

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

Life experience kicking in for the win right there! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@gshotboss835 4 месяца назад

@@3DayWeekend hello there can you please tell me what kind of machine shop can check this type of measurement thank you also for great video you got new subs 😀

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

@@gshotboss835 Hi! Typically if you search for an "engine machine shop", you'll probably find one near you. If not, call those search results up and ask them, and they can probably refer you to one. If your local Napa is anything like mine, you could run down there and speak to those guys, and they will know of one. Whoever you talk to, just tell them you need a cylinder head hydrotested and decked. They will know what you're talking about! Hope that helps!

@gshotboss835 4 месяца назад

@@3DayWeekend thank you so much for your replay and ur time god bless you and ur famliy thanks again ☺

@wayneholderbee1734 3 года назад

Nicely done sir There are folks like me who appreciate what you did here. Much effort and I am truly grateful

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Thank you!

@justinvanzerber102 7 месяцев назад

Chris, I just wanted to drop note to thank you for this very detailed video. Your enthusiasm, time lapses, and tips made the job accessible. I had been dealing with overheating for some time and after replacing a few other components a local mechanic diagnosed the blown head gasket. No one in my area was interested in taking on this project and those who offered did not come with very good references, so I thought I would try to take this on myself. As others have noted below, taking the head to a machinist was the perfect recommendation and saved me a bunch of time and money. I am now ~6 months into the replacement and haven't had any issues *fingers crossed*. In total it probably took me about 40 hours of work and has now empowered me to tackle other projects that I didn't ever think I could fix. I will be following Chris and using his videos more in the future. Thanks! One note, I stripped the T55 plug where you insert the pin to keep the cam shaft set and creates slack in the timing chain. That was almost the death of me, take your time when removing bolts that have not been removed since day 1.

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Justin! I am thrilled that the video helped and that you were able to get back on the road! That plug can be a pain to get out and like to strip out with little warning. Fortunately they have a little lip on them so you can get vice grips locked onto it and can turn it out that way. Thanks again for your words of encouragement. They mean a lot to me!

@arthilliker3721 2 года назад

GREAT video ! Thank you so much !! I've got to fix my Chevy truck first (2 vehicles, BOTH down ...ughhh ) so it can be mobile for a parts/tools chaser. LOL ! So goes life. Really appreciate the timer and info you shared with us. VERY much appreciated ! I'm '70 years old on SS, a former jet engine mechanic and classic car restorer. At todays prices on labor and parts, I've decided to dust off the ole SNAP-ONS and GIT-ER-DUN !! I still enjoy swinging a wrench but my BACK disagrees with it being fun .... lol. Haven't done much wrenchin' for a while but HERE WE GO !! Thanks for a very informative video !

@moshesheckel7369 2 года назад

A simple "thanks" would have been enough.... the rest of your story is pointless and not needed. *yawn*

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! Good luck with your project!

@arthilliker3721 2 года назад

@@moshesheckel7369 don't like my story little liberal ?? Just move on. Nobody needs your 2 cents worth of lousy attitude Karen ....

@Dustavio 3 года назад

I might be looking down the barrel of this repair job on my 2011 and I'm absolutely terrified.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Best of luck to you! Don't rush it, follow the procedure and you'll be just fine!

@kccoj12345 Год назад

Same with my 2011. How did it go???

@ronaldwilliams4053 Год назад

I’m doing it now and once u take all the small stuff off like the valve cover all the wire harness it get pretty easy

@JuanGuerrero-lc5yl 7 месяцев назад

How did it go?

@JuanGuerrero-lc5yl 7 месяцев назад

@@ronaldwilliams4053😅

@racerawlins7519 2 года назад

Great video, it was nice how you explained each step and then did the Timelapse

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Glad you liked it. Thanks!

@Braezyxo 3 года назад

Glad you made this video . There is no way id be able to do this myself ( lack of tools and space ) just gonna sell it 😑

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear you had to throw in the towel.

@moffatk7948 3 года назад

I agree, theres a Ton of special tools required. I just did the turbo job this weekend. It's not that complicated but its designed such that you need a tools you want have, especially for a DIY person, I love taking challenges but if my 2011 Opel Astra 1.4 turbo, needs a head or cylinder work, I will junk it period.

@dancurrier6421 2 года назад

Hello I'm having issues with my 2015 chevy cruze 1.4 TUBRO I have replaced water pump , thermostat and water coolant outlet. No check engine light ever but it skips like crazy one of my coolant hoses doesn't like it is flowing coolant threw it it's the one that goes from water pump to the radiator on the passenger side of the car any help would be appreciated ty

@RandoManFPV 2 года назад

@Pat Caron same, I just put tons of money into upgrades for my car thinking it had plenty of life left in it and now my head gasket sprung a leak :( 200$ part, 1200$ job

@squarebodyseth5986 10 месяцев назад

@@RandoManFPV $30 + $50 parts. $60 specialty tools counting the timing tool plus random torx sockets you may need (assuming you have basic tools and a tourqe wrench) its a $140-$150 job and 2 days of your time, most spent waiting for the tool and parts to come in.

@MotaFuego 5 месяцев назад

I sure hope you are married. The things this man can do with one hand is very impressive. Great work man, seriously. Very meticulous, and yet straight to the point. Sub from me for sure.

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much! I appreciate the compliments and the sub!

@dccom-ments5345 3 года назад

Greatly appreciated, thanks for this video, im going to approach this project by myself with my new found confidence, and im only 14 minutes in.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@dmorton80 3 года назад

How is the repair going, I'm thinking of trying it myself also

@dccom-ments5345 3 года назад

@@dmorton80 let's just say, there is always a screw somewhere waiting. If you're talking to me.

@dmorton80 3 года назад

Yeah I was, did you finish the repair?

@dccom-ments5345 3 года назад

@@dmorton80 no, between my day job and doing a little bit each night.

@mdoyle1983 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! Got my Cruze back on the road thanks to your videos.

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

That is awesome! I'm glad the video helped. Thank you so much for your support!!

@nathandiehl2144 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this video series. I was able to follow along and save myself thousands of dollars and learned a lot along the way. I can't thank you enough for this.

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching.

@markbrest2617 Год назад

Very well done - using your videos I was able to replace my head gasket

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

@ericgogel347 2 года назад

Just changed my head gasket this past 2 weeks, your videos helped a lot. Thanks Man

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

I'm happy it helped! Thanks for watching!

@josangel9405 10 месяцев назад

Señor, not all people shows every procedure 👍🏼 you are one of a kind 👍🏼 thanks 4 your video 4 sure u have 5⭐️ THANKS A LOT and 4 sure a new SUBSCRIBER

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I'm glad it helped. Welcome to the channel!

@martinvargas2994 2 года назад

Very well explained,and you makes it looks easy to do it ,and I am going to try,thanks!

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Thank you! Best of luck to you!

@markparadis3890 14 дней назад

Thanks for these very helpful videos!!!

@3DayWeekend 7 дней назад

Glad you are finding them helpful. Thanks for watching!

@N4594C 8 месяцев назад

Great help in removing the heads, now to check it and reinstall with a new gasket.

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

Glad it helped! Hopefully you're back on the road in no time!

@doomVoxel 2 месяца назад

@@N4594C i hate when people throw away perfectly good cars over something as minor as a head gasket

@jennifercopeland7871 9 месяцев назад

I am a 55 yr old female about to attempt to take this on because I can not find a mechanic willing to do this! I will be using your video so wish ne luck!

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

Best of luck to you! Hopefully you'll have it up and running in no time!

@pizzaparty-r1c 8 месяцев назад

I'll do it, for some hanky panky in return! 😁

@rosetteruz8376 4 месяца назад

How did it go?

@portagepete1 4 месяца назад

@@pizzaparty-r1c eww

@austinkeown499 Год назад

Excellently explained a lot of spots skipped and still clueless

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Thanks for watching! Definitely not an easy job.

@chrisjacobs3018 Год назад

Thank you! Following step by step as I'm doing my car. Invaluable info. I'm following your install video next!

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@ZafarIqbal-qe2po 3 года назад

Wonderful good job - not easy to record while working - - Thank you for the hard work made life easy 😀 😊

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@itchyarmadillo9744 Месяц назад

The fuel injector electrical plugs held by the metal clips? You can push those inward and they will release. This way you can avoid potentially losing the clip itself.

@3DayWeekend Месяц назад

Yes, that is correct. I mostly work on MOPAR and didn't recognize them as the push-style when I was working on this one. My bad! Thanks for keeping me honest!

@samuelkalel321 10 месяцев назад

My brother....thanks for this video instantly liked and followed your video. Much love all the way from Fiji

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Thank you for the support!

@johnnelson6431 Год назад

Thanks my friend it's good to see the road ahead of you clearly 😊 👍🏾

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

@juliosanchez-mm4uv 3 года назад

This is such a great video thanks for the steps on how to do it

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ClydeRideout-x9p 7 месяцев назад

Great video i got to do this tomorrow on my wife's car

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

Best of luck to you! Hopefully the video helps. Thanks for watching!

@ClydeRideout-x9p 7 месяцев назад

This video help me alot thank you for sharing

@ioe12 2 года назад

Over a thousand likes 1.4l Cruz must be a problem child good job on video

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Definitely a common failure. I've had to do more than one. If you're lucky it's just the head gasket. If you're unlucky, it's a cracked head. I figure it all depends on how hot it got when the gasket failed.

@adventures223 8 месяцев назад

This is a massive massive job excellent work

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate that! Yes, it's a big job, and unfortunately, a very common failure. Thanks for watching!

@autoempire6551 2 года назад

TIP: Push the metal clips on the injectors IN (not out) and carefully pull up on the connector. Those pins are NOT MEANT to be pulled out.

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

You're right, and I've been called out on that one a few times! haha I had just finished another vehicle with the pull kind and it didn't click with me until I put it back together that I could just push them in instead! Good tip. Thanks for watching!

@carlovincetti4538 Год назад

@@3DayWeekend Dont feel bad i used to remove them the same way.

@fluxcapacitor05 Год назад

Same. One of those clips is still stuck somewhere around the exhaust flange (fell IN BETWEEN the two pieces. Like, a 1 in 100,000,000 chance). To this day, a paperclip has held it on snug. So yeah, push them in. Don't try to take them off.

@elektrrartesano3050 Год назад

What this world be without people like you???

@dancurrier6421 10 месяцев назад

hello I have a question for you on my 2015 Chevy Cruze Lt 1.4 tubro engine I can't figure out whats going on my scan tool shows multiple codes Po303 ,po36 , and some thing to do with mass air flow sensor. I have replaced spark plugs and coil pack,new negative cable. Plus on the dashboard it says service stabilizer and traction control. my Mass air flow sensor I bought OEm Bosch I can't believe it is gone already I'm at a loss tried of putting money in to it but only thing I have to get me to my doctors appointments. But now I have to depend on rides ugh any help would be appreciated ty

@Ucbmiller Год назад

I have the same car. Started with filling the gas tank it would click alot and then turn over, but it would want to stall. Even at stop lights. Then one day the turbo area would rattle loud like a diesel truck and like to bog down. Jumping, shaking. Then I noticed my oil and coolant dropped down low. Overheated once. Kept getting MAP codes, Turbo underboost, Intake Air Flow performance, EVAP, and system too lean. Now it's slow to accelerate and louder. Spark plugs went again. No exhaust smoke though. No leaks besides watery leaks underneath Water Pump/Turbo area and Muffler. I pulled the Cat off and checked the honeycomb looked fine nothin unordinary. I did notice the Pcv Valve cover was causing gusts of air when I pulled out the dip stick so I need to replace that and maybe the Purge Canister Valve. I also noticed some build up in the Air Intake Manifolds check valve idk whether it ate it or it's just plastered oil residue all over it. Any thoughts?

@3DayWeekend Год назад

That... is a lot. Based on the codes, my novice troubleshooting is telling me that you might have an air leak in your intake. I'd look at the charge pipe, check all of your hose connections, as well as your intercooler. That's where I would start, but it sounds like you have multiple issues all piling up on you. Unfortunately with these engines, one overheat could be enough to warp the head and throw the head gasket so you may have that job waiting for you in the future. I'd start with the MAP/underbooost/air flow/lean codes. Those are all pointing to an air leak on the intake side. Good luck to you!

@Clownfacejoe Месяц назад

Doing this now following by step

@3DayWeekend Месяц назад

Best of luck to you! Hopefully all goes well!

@carlovincetti4538 Год назад

Sorry to hear about the first head having a leak and it made me have mine tested and yes i found out only the valves have to be down. You almost think i could make something to test it and save money.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

That would be great! I've had take so many down to the machine shop, it would make sense to buy a tester from you! Thanks for watching!

@jptrustno1 2 года назад

The fuel injector clips, u just press on the clips and unplug. Pulling the clips out a lil will cause the clips to fall.

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Yes, you are correct. I had mistook them for a different style. Good catch!

@DeerHuntingNewEngland 3 года назад

I just had same thing happen replaced head gasket then put all back together and still antifreeze in cylinder so now I need a head

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

D'oh! I have been down that road before. This one had a crack in the exhaust side between cylinders 1 and 2.

@johnmitchell2741 3 года назад

Man that totally sucks glad I'm retired don't have to suffer with do overs anymore

@squarebodyseth5986 10 месяцев назад

2017 chevy trax, just noticed traces of coolant in the combustion chamber. No overheating or milkshake. Found it today while fixing the typical pcv issue. More time then i wanted to use this weekend but hopefully nothing is warped/cracked.

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

Oh boy. Well, hopefully you made out well and it's ok now! Hope the video helped. Thanks for watching!

@squarebodyseth5986 10 месяцев назад

I made it out just fine she runs better then ever! Appreciate your video alot! The head was a bear to get into perfect position to slide back on, had to warranty the gasket because i accidentally kinked it up under the head but everything worked out! @@3DayWeekend

@squarebodyseth5986 6 месяцев назад

@@3DayWeekendIm baaack, timing cover gasket didnt hold. Looks like we pinched the headgasket again! Not risking it, redoing the headgasket again, this time with the timing cover off so should be way easier, i think i can leave the phasers on this time because no timing chain. Timing cover is already off just have to remove the intake manifold and the turbski.

@TGreenie29 3 года назад

Edit: you do not remove clips from fuel injectors, simply push them toward the injector connector and then pull connector up and off, connector will pull off injector and this way you will not loss clips.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Absolutely true, and I realized that on the next intake job I did! I misidentified it as a style clip another manufacturer uses which must be completely removed before it will release. Thanks for pointing that out!

@sasquatchbill2410 2 года назад

Nice thanks

@nickpowers454 Год назад

Can I just say that your content is just great , you do such an amazing job going into detail your videos are a great help and I would like to just say thank you very much for taking the time to do such good videos !👍 I also gave you a like and subscribed 👍 thanks again

@3DayWeekend Год назад

That means a lot to me! Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate the sub!

@RoNdoRae Год назад

Loved the video. Very thorough.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Thank you!

@AndrewMcAlary-fo7gm 12 дней назад

does the turbo have to be removed to do this job? The nut is rusted on the retaining bolt underneath to give me the slack needed to completely remove it. You mentioned that you already have it removed in this video because you were going to replace it anyway as part of this job.

@3DayWeekend 7 дней назад

In my opinion, yes it does. I have not completed this job in the past without completely removing the exhaust manifold and turbo assembly. There was a commenter on here stating that he was able to do it without removing the turbo once, but his claim is unconfirmed. It just seems a little tight in there with the turbo in the way. If I had a rusted nut preventing that though, I would definitely give it a try! I'll cross my fingers for you that it works!

@bretdalton3268 5 месяцев назад

Head won’t budge. Any tips on removing stuck head stuck to block?

@3DayWeekend 5 месяцев назад

Check the timing cover and make sure you got ALL of the bolts. Some are sneaky. If you're 100% sure you got them all, a few hits with a rubber mallet on the right front side of the head in an upward direction (it's awkward, but it can be done) will loosen it up. Hope that helps!

@nuviberecordings 2 месяца назад

What do you do if you removed the cylinder head before you put in the timing chain locking pin? I have the crank locking pin in place and ready to put the head back on, but I see that I missed that the timing pin goes in before you take the head off. What do I do?

@3DayWeekend 2 месяца назад

You'll want to account for all the pieces of the chain tensioner. They are spring loaded, so if you pull it out without the tensioner locked in, the pieces may go flying. I would recommend buying a replacement to see what pieces it comes with, then be sure all the pieces from your old one are accounted for. They like to fall down through the timing cover and end up down in your oil pan. I would not start the engine until all the parts are recovered.

@greypredator666 Год назад

Great videos very helpful. I am on this now and cant get the pin in the chain tensioner i have been trying for hours lol.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Hopefully you got it by now! It can be tricky to get it in there. If it helps, use a small mirror so you can see what you're aiming at. When it goes in, you'll know! Thanks for watching!

@greypredator666 Год назад

@@3DayWeekend yes it was not going back enough so I used a screwdriver jus to go that bit more. Head is off and the sump is now off. Pistons will be out tomorrow fi gers crossed its just rings. Thanks for the great videos a true help.

@gabrielf7062 3 года назад

Is there a way to do it without using one of the pins? The top bolt stripped for me and i can put the small pin in for the tensioner plug

@alfonsoguillen4991 3 года назад

Ran into the same problem and curious as well! Would love a reply with some help.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

I've never tried. Were you able to make it work?

@antdillard22 3 месяца назад

So I don’t think I had the slim alignment tool in the right spot. When I removed the head a spring and a cylinder popped out and the alignment pin fell. How much trouble am I in??

@3DayWeekend 3 месяца назад

You'll definitely want to find all of the pieces. They can go back together, but they could fall down through the timing cover and you do not want them to go down in there! Fish them out and you can put it back together. If you're unsure, order another cam chain tensioner so you can make sure all of the pieces are accounted for. You're not in too much trouble, just be sure you find it all!

@austinhunt4616 2 года назад

How to I get the head off if it’s come loose but won’t fully come off

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Some are super stubborn. I've had to use a rubber mallet to assist. There are a couple short dowels between the head and block that you need to clear, then slide it to the right, then up and out. It's easier with a helper. Mind the cam chain tensioner pin!

@davehelmbrecht2478 2 года назад

Thanks for what you do! Great videos!

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@parkerjames5112 Год назад

Hell yea. Neighbor kid keeps asking me to help him fix his car and it’s this Chevy Cruze. Had a p300-p303? Can’t remember. There was oil in spark plug cylinder and a mini puddle of oil in cylinder 1. I sucked the oil out with a straw attached to a vacuum, replaced spark plugs and pcv valve.code went away but I’m paranoid something worse has happened.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Have you changed the valve cover gasket? For oil to get down into the spark plug hole, I would suspect is drizzling down from the valve cover. Those valve cover gaskets are awful and go bad all the time. The good news is that the new gasket is inexpensive and easy to change. I'd swap that out too. I suspect the mini puddle of oil in cylinder 1 happened when you pulled out the spark plug. Just a guess. I could be wrong. Good luck to you! Thanks for watching!

@parkerjames5112 Год назад

@@3DayWeekend yea oil in cylinder one but the valve cover wasn’t leaking and when we pulled the pcv valve hose and the hose and manifold was coated in oil. The intake manifold has a tiny rubber valve thing and I’m hoping that’s not bad because it would be replacement manifold :/

@jamesstewart3012 2 месяца назад

How do I get to that point? I need to replace my 2012 Cruze head gasket but don’t know the first steps? Can’t find checklist. And I’m not a car guy…

@3DayWeekend 2 месяца назад

No checklist, but I show how to remove the turbo and exhaust manifold in my other video, "Chevy Cruze Turbo Problems? Here's a complete guide to replacing it!" Hope that helps!

@MegaAmarie89 4 месяца назад

I have a 2014 cruze LS no turbo about to attempt this pray for me. I have a check engine and anti traction. Took it to advance auto parts to test the codes got a p0303 cylynder 3 missfire due to fuel injector and a bad oil leak that my oil change spot is coming from the head.

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

It's not common for the head gasket to be leaking oil externally. Typically that oil is coming from the bottom of the valve cover, which leak all the time. Be sure to change that valve cover gasket if you have it apart! They become hard and brittle over time. Best of luck to you!

@nukenridge4921 Год назад

Looking for a 2011 cruze 1.4 heads.Unfortunatly part of the head chipped of between cyl 3 and 4 .The customer has no money so looking for a used head

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I had to go to my local salvage yard to source a replacement head for mine.

@prayingmantiskung-fu2037 4 месяца назад

Hello. Please help. I have a stripped head bolt nut. How should I try to remove it. It’s a 2014. Chevy Cruze 1.4L Turbo. Thank you

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

Some people have had luck with an ez-out. Others have had to take it to a shop who will weld on a nut to the top so it can be turned out. The only other alternative would be to remove the timing cover/housing completely (so the head can be lifted straight off rather than sliding it to the right first), then drill/cut the bolt head off. Be sure the socket you use is of high quality with a perfect fit. There isn't much material to grab onto, so there isn't a lot of wiggle room. Really poor choice of head bolts, GM! Best of luck to you! I hope you were able to get it loose!

@VibraViajando Год назад

Excellent Video!!! Thank U so much!!!

@3DayWeekend Год назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@H3Humper 2 года назад

Thank you so much for taking time to share this. I have been working on this process but am not having any luck with the second timing pin (the first being the thick pin on the bottom and the second being the pin on the intake side). It doesn't seem to slide in as I would expect. Do you have any tips? If I pull on the 21mm wrench on the camshaft, I can get the pin in but it doesn't feel sturdy to, and if I release and pull on the 21mm some more, the lower thick pin falls out

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

It's not going to feel super sturdy. It's holding a little sleeve on a spring back. If the bottom pin keeps falling out, you can tape it in. The large pin falling out means you are perfectly at TDC. That little pin definitely needs to hold that tensioner though. Hopefully you were able to get it by now though. Thanks for watching!

@AztecWrestlingClub 3 месяца назад

Does 2016 Chevy Cruze 1.4 turbo have the same steps?

@3DayWeekend 3 месяца назад

Yes, it is pretty much the same procedure.

@jasonmcclarnon2939 27 дней назад

Great video brother! What is the name of the specialty tool you used at the 16:30 mark?

@3DayWeekend 21 день назад

Thanks! That's a GM timing tool. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGCR3GV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@ethanbryant8903 8 месяцев назад

Going to change my head tomorrow. Went ahead and bought another one just to be safe. Could you tell my the tolerances again for warpage? Google search is giving me so many different answers.

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

Hmmm... I think autocorrect got you! Not sure what the tolerances would be for a warpage! Let me know what you need and I'll see if I can find them in the service manual.

@adventures223 7 месяцев назад

I have a question the T45 bolt for the timing chain tensioner stripped out it was extremely frozen on does anyone have any tips on how to remove it I don't want to make matters worse thanks

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

Don't worry, it happens. Soak it in PB Blaster for a few hours (overnight if you can). Take off the water pump and you'll have open access to that cap. If you look close, you'll see the cap has a lip that sits over the timing cover. Grab a good pair of large vice grips, lock them securely onto the lip of that cap, and turn. There is just enough room that if you lock the vice grip onto it so the handles of the vice grip is pointing toward the firewall, you'll have enough room to turn it. It has always come off for me that way. Hope that helps!

@janessacrittenden6610 2 года назад

I have a 2013 Cruze and have been having issues with a coolant leak. I have replaced the thermostat housing, thermostat, hose and antifreeze resevoir but I still got a message that "AC off due to high engine temp" and "Idle engine, engine overheated". When I pulled over and turned my car off, all of my coolant that had just been replaced had leaked out underneath my car. The mechanic ran a compression test which came back fine so they then sent it to a Chevy specialist who ran a block test. They have now told me that there are signs that fluid is leaking internally but they won't know if it is a head gasket until they take it apart. Is that true? I'm a single mom so I am trying to do my own research as well but I don't understand a lot of the terminology/mechanics.

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Unfortunately, what they are saying is true and you likely have a bad head gasket, and maybe more. These engines to not like excessive heat, and if it has overheated, there is likely damage to the gasket and possibly the head. The car in this video also had a crack in the head, which added quite a bit to the repair cost. In my experience, the engine block itself rarely fails in this way, so you're probably looking at a new cylinder head and gasket. I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're looking at a couple thousand dollars in repairs. If they find that the block is bad, your best bet would be a replacement engine from a salvage yard at that point. Sorry for the bad news. Hopefully everything works out for you!

@ginamitchell3358 2 года назад

@@3DayWeekend last week my car said the same thing “AC OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP”. I had the heater on and the temp gauge was still on C and wasn’t moving. I’ve seen other videos that said it was the temp sensors, one in the water inlet and one in the radiator (hose). It turned itself off after 2 days and the temp gauge started working again. Any ideas?

@elles8707 2 года назад

I have also have a 2013 Cruze and the same exact issues right now. And I was told the same thing.. unfortunately it is going to be expensive to have it fixed.

@Robertksinmi1992 4 месяца назад

Did they fix your head. Or did you get a rebuilt one. Was it a crack in the head?

@3DayWeekend 3 месяца назад

The original head failed the hydrotest. They were able to locate a crack in it. I was able to find one at my local salvage yard. I sent that one to them, it passed the test, they decked it, and I installed it. Unfortunately if the head is cracked, you'll have to find a different one. Cracking seems to be uncommon though. The head gaskets are the typical failure point.

@eljay9299 Год назад

Hi. This might be a little more complex to answer but I have an odd question. At 26lb torque and 180 degree. What overall torque would you say it should be or nearly be? I’m asking for someone else as they did this job but the torque wrench used seems iffy. Hard to read or understand the reading. Or also hard to understand the setting. The guy told me that you seemed to struggle more then he did when doing the 180 degree turn. Please anything works even a rough estimate.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Maybe I'm just a wimp! :-) You can't really tell the final torque, because these bolts stretch when you tighten them. I wish there was a more definitive answer, but that's how it goes with head bolts!

@alexgado9145 2 года назад

I tried putting the pin for the tensioner on the timing chain and as I pull the head the tensioner just went off and shoot out all the pieces lol… Let’s see if It’s fixable

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Yes, you need to slide the head to the right before lifting so that tensioner clears the timing cover. Then you can lift it up and out. It's a bad day when it goes flying. Make sure all the parts are accounted for!

@sethshields8301 10 месяцев назад

@3DayWeekend what should I do if it flew apart

@javierbotello5507 Год назад

Good job my friend

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@davidmcgrath7129 4 месяца назад

Friend has a 2011 chevy cruze , every time he trys starting it the cylenders fill up with fuel would that be head gasket or something else

@3DayWeekend 4 месяца назад

Interesting. If they cylinders were getting coolant in them, I'd say head gasket. The only way for the cylinders to get fuel to them is through the injectors. Either the injectors are stuck open, or there is no spark (bad ignition coil assembly / disconnected / broken wire) and he's cranking it for so long it just keeps putting more and more fuel into the cylinders. Hope that helps!

@davidmcgrath7129 4 месяца назад

@3DayWeekend I'm thinking maybe the ECM might be bad , changed the coil pack didn't help , just strange th all 4 cylenders fill up

@davidmcgrath7129 4 месяца назад

@3DayWeekend but will check all that you said thank you so much for your help

@joseangelsandoval8683 Год назад

Be carefully with crank pulley de hole not all time aligned with mark

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Right, you have to make sure the pin fits in there all the way!

@driftlifeclutchtwice5197 3 года назад

Those clios on the injectors are PUSH DOWNS. Clip is not supposed to fly off.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

So you can push them in to take them off? I'll have to try that on the next one! Thanks for the tip!

@andrewquintero945 7 месяцев назад

Is it worth doing all if this myself or should i just part and sell the car

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

In my opinion, it's worth fixing if the rest of the car is good and you are mechanically inclined. This isn't a very expensive fix (if the head is good), just a time consuming one. Best of luck to you, whichever path you choose!

@trinarogers7219 2 года назад

Quick question? How much for the labor do you think it would be? How many hours if I brought it in to a shop and bought my own part? I have a 2011 chevy cruz 1.4 turbo with a bad head gasket

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

The parts are very cheap. Maybe $100-200 if you bought everything yourself (head gasket, timing cover gasket, head bolts, silicone, coolant, oil change, etc). The labor is where it gets pretty intensive. The "book" calls for 11 hours, and that is assuming that everything goes well.

@fernandoagostinelli 3 года назад

This is awesome! Just what I needed.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@ClydeRideout-x9p 6 месяцев назад

I am having trouble with 3 head bolts that won't come out i even tried bolt exters what can I do need your help

@3DayWeekend 6 месяцев назад

If they are stripped and extractors aren't working, you may need to take it to a shop. Sometimes they can weld a new head onto the bolt to get it out. That's a bad situation to be in... make sure the socket you're using is a nice, tight fit before reefing on them. Hope you were able to get them out!

@johnperez93640 Год назад

Sure would be helpful if people would give a measurement of the tools in the set. Its faster if i just make em instead of buying em and waiting for shipping.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I could see making the pins and the plate out of something, but the exciter wheel cage would be awfully tricky! Amazon prime FTW.

@raylem3979 Год назад

Great video!!

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@albinos.morenojr.147 Год назад

First of all thanks for sharing your videos, I have a 0211 Chevy Cruze 1.8 anyway engine is mixing antifreeze and oil in coolant depositor but I noticed no smoke coming out of exhaust pip it's coming out clean ,so I'm beginning to think it's not a cracked block or blown head gasket, what do you think?🤔

@3DayWeekend Год назад

That's a tough one. Always hard to diagnose something like that. It is possible for a head gasket to fail in such a way that it doesn't burn the coolant so there is no smoke in the exhaust. Mine was a pretty extreme case with a cracked head. I wouldn't rule out a head gasket yet, but since it is misfiring, I'd definitely run a compression test next. However, oil in the coolant is not good. I recently had a Cruze come in with coolant in the oil. I tore it down and didn't find any cracks in the head or block. It was low on compression from being overheated, so I honed the cylinders, put some new rings on it, replaced the head gasket, and it ran fine since. Of course, these were all 1.4's. The 1.8 is a different animal and I haven't ever had a bad head gasket on that engine before. But yeah, I'd check compression next and go from there. Good luck to you!

@antoruiz05 11 месяцев назад

great video thank you.

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@wisco_evo 7 месяцев назад

Did you not check engine block deck clearance as well? I'm in the middle of this myself and the cylinder head checks out clearance wise but my block deck allows .05mm through.

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

Interesting... my block measured within spec. Only the head was off. I did quite a few of these back in the day and never had a block measure bad. The head seems to be the weak spot. I don't remember the specs off-hand, but hopefully yours is OK!

@djjomel710 Год назад

I'm following this repair but on a Chevy Sonic and I'm stuck at getting the engine mount bracket off. Just seems like there's no room to take those 3 bolts out between the body of the car and the engine. It's almost as if I have to take the whole engine out to get clearance 😣. Trying to figure it out

@djjomel710 Год назад

Update: I got it off but took a lot of finesse and usinga wrench instead of socket. Next will be figuring out if I can actually torque it to spec when putting back on at end of repair

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Yeah, they are a pain. They will clear though with the right wrench/socket/extension and if moved in just the right way. I have found that my pneumatic driver fits in there just right so I can zip them out. Glad you were able to get it off!

@MoparGuyaq Год назад

Wait is 11:45 to 17:00 required to do for this head removal job????

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Yes, that part is required.

@MoparGuyaq Год назад

@@3DayWeekend do you happen to have a list of tools required for this?

@BruceLigno Год назад

I have a question: So the timing chain tensioner plug for me is either seized, or something is holding it, because I tried to loosen it with a breaker bar and impact wrench, but it will. not. budge. Is there somehow a way that the plug is being held in place? I know there's no way it's supposed to be that tight. Edit* I got it off: I just used the Impact Drill and wrench at the same time!

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Good deal! Yeah, some of them are on tight and can strip out. I've had to get ahold of them with vice grips to turn them out before. Not sure why some are so tight! Must have been the "new guy" at the factory!

@aRell504 Год назад

Hey I’m trying to take out the water pump pulley to continue and want to know if it’s really necessary because I don’t have the bit nor does it want to come out

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Yes, I had to remove it to gain access to other bolts.

@MDOCR_MTBR 7 месяцев назад

I just bought a 2014 with a blown head gasket and I'm buying a wrecked 2014 with a good motor that has 144K. I'm thinking of doing the head gasket on the good motor before I swap it over. Do you think I should buy a new head to be safe? I will have the one hydrotested but I don't want it to test good, and then fail in a couple thousand miles.

@3DayWeekend 7 месяцев назад

The head is generally OK. I've only had one be bad in all the ones that I have done, and it cracked because the owner kept driving it for weeks even though it kept overheating. If your head passes the hydrotest, it'll probably be fine. These engines are extremely sensitive to overheating, which typically causes all of these issues. Hope that helps with your decision! Thanks for watching!

@jesusmontoya9272 3 года назад

Will this work for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt 1.4L ??

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

I don't think they are exactly the same engine. Although the same size, the 1.4 in the Cruze is turbocharged. Maybe someone else can step in and tell us if they are the same engine? My quick research says the Volt engine is a LUU while the Cruze is a LUJ/LUV.

@choncoconcos5912 Год назад

What else can I use if I don't have the pins you are using in the video? Please someone help

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Get the pins. They come with the timing tool which you will need for reassembly. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGCR3GV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@rosduf 2 года назад

Merci beaucoup. Tres interessant. On a le meme probleme avec une VOLT 2012. Le moteur semble etre le meme. Ca va etre tres utile.

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Heureux de vous aider. Bonne chance et merci d'avoir regardé !

@eddie3500 3 года назад

Any reason why the head gasket went on it? Besides overheating the engine. Also how many miles were on the engine when the gasket blew

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

This particular issue ended up being a cracked cylinder head. Not sure how or why (not my car), but it was likely due to overheating because of a leaking water outlet seal that I found later. This engine had about 120k miles on it.

@gpweaver 2 года назад

@@3DayWeekend I thought I was going crazy, paused your video and was like, "But...I don't see anything wrong with the gasket. No blowout, or at least, "track" formed between two ports, like you're normally see"

@70soundwave Год назад

How did you solve the pressure leak problem? What was done to the head? Thanks

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I sent the head to the machine shop where they tested it and discovered it was cracked. I had to source a replacement head from my local salvage yard, which I then sent to the machine shop. They tested the salvage yard head and found it was good, machined it, cleaned it, and that's the one I installed. Thanks for watching!

@N4594C 8 месяцев назад

How do you keep the cam in time with the chain ends?

@3DayWeekend 8 месяцев назад

You'll need the special timing tool. I go over that in part 2. I don't see any other way to do it without the special tool. The good news is that it is pretty cheap on Amazon!

@alphawolf-cu6pl 2 года назад

Can you do a video on how to replace pistons step by step? With the motor in the car? I can’t find a vid anywhere

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

I'm sorry, I no longer have this vehicle. I did check the service manual and piston replacement is possible while the engine is still in the car, but I've never done this job on this particular vehicle. Hopefully you'll be able to get it running again! Thanks for watching!

@tuffcustoms1825 2 года назад

thanks. i like ur style

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

@paulmendota Год назад

Thanks

@3DayWeekend Год назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@aciddiver1978 10 месяцев назад

These head gaskets tend to fail. Why?

@3DayWeekend 10 месяцев назад

Definitely seems to be a weak spot in the motor. Typically (not always), it is a byproduct of the engine overheating. These engines tend to spring leaks in several different places. Unless you're quick to notice, the coolant will run low and the engine will overheat. Once it does, the head will warp and the gasket will fail. Doesn't take much!

@hugoromain3489 3 года назад

Awesome thanks for the knowledge

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

You bet! Thanks for watching!

@nickyforren Год назад

Hey man. Just a quick question I watched this video and successfully got the head off and it’s now at the machine shop. But I’m just now noticing, my pistons are opposite from where yours are. The middle ones are up and the outers are down. But the hole on the pulley is lined right up with the line on the block and my pin is in. Am I screwed? Lol

@3DayWeekend Год назад

That's weird.... the notch and crank pin should be lined up when piston 1 is at top dead center. I'd slowly turn the engine around so cylinder 1 is at TDC and see if the pin will go in there. Maybe it's in some sort of secondary notch for bottom dead center.

@geraldc.37 3 года назад

So much sadness! Awful you put it together only to find the head cracked! Where did you find your service info & fastening specs? Thanks.

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

Live and learn! I always send a head out for testing if I take one off now. Service info came from Alldata. Thanks for watching!

@mattgruver99 3 года назад

Video is awesome ! Doing a 2012 volt head gasket .... what is that tool for top dead center you got on Amazon ????

@3DayWeekend 3 года назад

This one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGCR3GV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@daltonmoyer5189 Год назад

how long does this job take. taking off and putting back together.

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I can do it in a few hours now. Tear down in about 45 minutes, and a couple hours for the rebuild. But... I've done it quite a few times. Realistically for a first timer, I'd expect 4 hours to tear it down and a day to put it all back together, assuming everything goes smoothly. Waiting for parts and for the machine shop takes the longest though.

@louisbriseno3311 3 года назад

I bought a new cylinder head and dropped it in. The lobs are facing outward not pressing down on there lifters. The pistons are top center but the car won’t start it just keeps spinning what did I do wrong?

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Not sure. There are so many things it could be. For starts you should check compression (this should show you if your timing isn't right), make sure you plugged in your coil pack, and make sure your injectors are plugged in. Engines need fuel, air, spark, and compression. If one is wrong, it won't run. Hopefully you were able to figure it out!

@kosztypatrik7028 Год назад

Hi, kind of extreme question: what is the distance between the piston top dead state and the top of the cylinder wall?

@3DayWeekend Год назад

I've never measured that distance. I just got another Cruze with (you guessed it), a bad head gasket. I'll try to remember to take that measurement when I have it open.

@gregoryratliff73 2 года назад

my little timing pin came out when i was pulling the head off off there’s a spring that popped out from somewhere too . any help would be appreciated.

@3DayWeekend 2 года назад

Yeah, you have to slide the head to the right first or the pin will get caught and pull out of the tensioner. There is a spring that goes in the tensioner. Hopefully you were able to get it back together!

@salvadordelgado4983 Год назад

do you NEED the pins that you bought on amazon/ebay the ones that hold the internal engine parts

@3DayWeekend Год назад

Yes, you will absolutely need the timing tools. You couple probably fabricate the pins to hold the crank and timing chain tensioner, but the timing set is very specific to the engine.