Less than a week
More reistically 4-5 days

I have a bit of a heavy foot. Common sense says to take it easy. Ahah woohoo

If the chain is strexhed i need a new one too i presume?
But that will be a much harder job... Dam

 

First replace the tensioner and see if that solves your problem

Ecotec Timing Chain Tensioner 12608580

 

Well i googled it. And it seems like A LOT of people had this issue. Gm had to make a new design that wouldnt fail like the original did.


And it was the tensioner

 

Correct and the link I gave you is for the new updated tensioner. I'm surprised yours lasted this long

 

Haha no doubt after reading everything

And thanks!!
I havent found any how tos yet for the l61 , you by chance come across any?

 

I would think it's the same for all ecotecs.

 

You guys sure this is the most probable issue? No major part outlets can even find one of these. Kinda suprising:O

Apparently i gotta try the stealership

 

Alright
Well napa found one, but wanted like $100 and a few das shipping so i went to the dealership
They had one IN stock, and the new design one. $75 after taxes
Sweet

 

Last question till i do the job i think.

Basically

I remove valve cover
Zip tie the timing chain in its exact postion
remove old tensioner
replace new one
remove zip ties
valve cover

Tensioner to 54 ft lbs
Valve cover to 7.5 ft lbs

ofc lots of cleaning and making sure **** doesnt get lost in places i dont want it.

Am i correct? this is based on what ive read.

Im gunna play it safe and remove the valve cover, alot of people didnt have to. But i rely on this car, especially with new job starting tuesday first thing in the AM, and everywhere being closed sunday/monday.

 

Easy job. Went good. Took valve cover off player it safe.

The snap ring on the old one was broke AND it was the same design as my new one, so it was replaced previously , just failed again.

 

bout how long did it take you? considering doing this on mine before it starts making noise.

 

About 45 min from opening and closing the hood.
We had beers smokes etc durin the job. Smashed my hand taking the old bolt out lol. But yea me above post, saying what i thought had to be done, was bang on. So yea

 

Didnt need to take the valve cover off