Originally Posted by SIRESMERPH

didn't ford have a ztec in the focus??

Originally Posted by Smoke Wagon

. I honestly dont know if the 2.2 uses a chain as well, since i dont have a 2.2.


EDIT:

of course...duh. The 2.2 also uses a timing chain...they are considered one of the "lowest required maintenance" engines in GM's stable.

Originally Posted by Smoke Wagon

many auto manufacturers named their generation of engines.

Honda's VTEC is an acronym
Ford used its InTech engine

EcoTec = another acronym:

Emissions Control Optimisation TEChnology
GM also has its Vortec line up.


But ecoTec Family II engines, although introduced circa 2000, are a modern version of the original Family I engines that populated many GM/Euro cars such as Opel with the 1.7-2.4 liter family.

In a nutshell, the EcoTec is a family of engines designed to make efficient power using small CC size which are cleaner-burning(emissions) than earlier versions.

One bit of good news for many that havent realized it yet...the 2.4 liter engine uses a timing chain assembly for cam timing, as opposed to a serviceable timing belt like many of today's OHC 4-cylinder engines. I honestly dont know if the 2.2 uses a chain as well, since i dont have a 2.2.


EDIT:

of course...duh. The 2.2 also uses a timing chain...they are considered one of the "lowest required maintenance" engines in GM's stable.

Originally Posted by wingfeather

I'm waiting for the Initech motor.

(Office Space joke)

Originally Posted by -CobaltMan-

I have a 07 cobalt lt with a 2.2l engine.So does this means my engine also uses a timing chain assambly for cam timing?

Originally Posted by Lone Ranger

Wingfeather, What's Happening?... Umm, yeah... about that... I'm going to need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too.

Originally Posted by EcoBoost

Have you seen my stapler...