Is the timing chain on my Chevy Equinox broken?
My wife and I purchased a 2010 Chevy Equinox 2.4 Liter 4 cyl brand new. 2 days ago she went in the shop to have her timing chain replaced as well as 8 valves that it destroyed in cylinders 1 & 2 as the service adviser stated @ just 22,000 miles.
Why does my GMC timing chain make noise?
Long story short just because your local dealer says its fine, don’t take their word for it. If its making noise that it didn’t make when you bought it it means something is wrong. Demand they run your vehicle next to one on their lot.
Do you need to replace the timing chain?
The adviser said to us if it had done any more damage it would have just made sense to replace the engine in its entirety. He is holding on to it for another day to run some follow up post op tests to make sure it’s going to hold up and not give us any more issues.
Is there a problem with the GM 2.4 engine?
It drove my brother-in-law’s Buick Skylark with the 2.4 engine for nearly 200,000 miles with no problem. One important change has been made in the positioning of it in the 99 upwards Cavalier. It sits on the side of the engine in a cooler spot instead of at the back of the engine.
How does the timing chain work on a GM engine?
On most GM vehicles with V-8 or V-6 engines, a metal timing chain is used to connect the camshaft to the crankshaft. This causes the camshaft to move in synchronization with the crank, causing the camshaft to open and close the valves in the proper sequence and duration for the intake, power stroke and exhaust cycle.
My wife and I purchased a 2010 Chevy Equinox 2.4 Liter 4 cyl brand new. 2 days ago she went in the shop to have her timing chain replaced as well as 8 valves that it destroyed in cylinders 1 & 2 as the service adviser stated @ just 22,000 miles.
Can a sheared timing chain guide bolt be repaired?
Fixing a sheared engine timing chain guide bolt with original equipment typically requires a labor-intensive removal procedure. This Dorman OE FIX innovation saves hours by integrating the bolt and plug for an easy repair on GM Ecotec engines. Integrated design – plug and bolt combined as one piece to easily restore functionality
Is there a timing drive replacement for GM Ecotec?
This video covers the timing drive system replacement for GM’s Ecotec platform which includes 2.0L, 2.2L, & 2.4L displacement engines.