Does a 2005 Chevy Malibu have a timing belt or chain?
Your Chevy Malibu has a timing chain, which only requires replacement if there is a problem with it. The CV boots only need replacement if they are cracking or split open.
Does Chevy Malibu have timing belt or chain?
No matter which model You have they will both run on a timing chain system. If You end up needing to replace the chain on Your vehicle a full new kit will cost between $90 and $150. If You want to take it in to a shop the total of parts and labor will be between $400 and $800.
Does a 2004 Chevy Malibu have a timing belt?
2004 Chevy malibu: Timing belt snapped.. cylinder The timing on the ecotec is controlled by a timing chain and not a belt. I would recommend replacing the timing tensioner and all of the timing chain guides with a new chain.
Does a 2003 Malibu have a timing belt or chain?
Premium Member. You have a timing chain for the camshafts and a chain which to turns the balance shafts and water pump. Early versions of the 2.2 [2002 – 2003] were known for these chains failing but not a 2006. Normally these chains will give you warning [noise] should they start fail.
Is the GM 2.4 Ecotec an interference engine?
To make matters worse, the 2.4 Ecotec is an interference engine. This means there is overlap in the travel of the valves and pistons. When timing jumps it can cause the valves to actually contact the pistons.
Does a 2007 Malibu have a timing belt or chain?
Re: Does the 2007 Malibu have a timing chain or belt?… Your vehicle is equipped with a timing chain. There is no periodic maintenance schedule fr the timing chain.
Does my Malibu have timing belt or a timing chain?
I bought a 2006 Chevy Malibu LT with 2.2L engine over a year ago with 121,000 miles on the odometer. Now I’m coming up on 150,000 and I need to know if it has a timing belt or timing chain so I know how badly it needs to be replaced. Any help would be appreciated
Which is worse 2.4 or 3.6 timing chain?
They’re right though, both 2.4 and 3.6 engines have timing chain issues but a recent video I watched says that the 3.6 is actually worse when it comes to timing chain issues which I’m not going to disagree with. Basically you cannot skip oil changes or it will bite you in the rear later on.
What kind of tensioner do I need for my Malibu?
If you hear a chain rattle on cold start-up that lasts a few seconds then you might want to consider the upgraded tensioner #12608580. Installing this tensioner involves the removal of the ignition coils and valve cover, the gaskets can be reused.
What kind of oil does a Malibu take?
My 2009 Malibu 3.6L was traded in around 85k miles, tuned and beat on for years with no timing chain problems (or anything else for that matter), though it consumed about 1.5 quarts of oil per 5k miles. Both cars were simply maintained with synthetic oil and regular dipstick checks.