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Timing chain tensioner replacement - fix engine rattle

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Old 10-09-2013, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
What's the code? I am guessing it's your flex pipe. Could be you got the "old" style tensioner, which needs additional steps.
Just thought of something else: forgot to hook the MAF sensor back up?

I dont know how to pull the codes.

I *may* have knocked off the MAF Sensor, how do I find it
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Old 10-10-2013, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by hhrCC
I dont know how to pull the codes.

I *may* have knocked off the MAF Sensor, how do I find it
got the codea at my local AutoZone;
P0016
P0017

Timing chain stretched, or timing belt skipped a tooth due to wear Misalignment of timing belt/chain Tone ring on crankshaft slipped/broken Tone ring on camshaft slipped/broken Bad crank sensor Bad cam sensor Damaged wiring to crank/cam sensor Timing belt/chain tensioner damaged

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Old 10-10-2013, 11:34 AM
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Or you could have got your code descriptions here on this site.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/list-diagnostic-trouble-codes-2008-2010-hhr-14259/

p.s. Since the one you listed says something about a "timing belt", I wouldn't put too much faith in it.
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Old 10-10-2013, 12:17 PM
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just curious if what I am experiencing is the same thing and maybe someone here can concur
on initial start up no noise, but if I stop somewhere for maybe 10 minutes, get back in and start, I get a horrible rattling sound on throttle. keeps going till get little higher in rpms and moving then seems to fix itself and go away.
does this sound like what you all are talking about here?
I have an 09 auto SS with 38000 miles
thanks
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Old 10-10-2013, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
Or you could have got your code descriptions here on this site.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14259

p.s. Since the one you listed says something about a "timing belt", I wouldn't put too much faith in it.
i reset the codes and they came back.
It is shuddering at lights.

it has to be the cam/crank is not matched up.
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Old 10-10-2013, 03:27 PM
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when you changed the tensioner, did you check your oil level, did you ensure the MAF connection is tight? look at post #1 and check to see which tensioner you have, the new style has a lot thicker head. If perchance you have the old style tensioner there is a procedure to set it correctly, but IMHO I would spend the time and money to get the new style tensioner
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I have a new tensioner if you need one but when i got that p0016 code i had to replaced the chain at 165000 and cloyes make a good set and what i know gm uses ...let me know
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Old 10-10-2013, 04:18 PM
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I bought the new style tensioner, but have yet to install it. I keep reading about if you have the old stile there might be something you have to do. Or is it just pull old style and put new style in. 2006 2.2
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Old 10-10-2013, 04:21 PM
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I am pulling up hhrCC's original post.
Originally Posted by hhrCC
did this today.

my 2.2 threw an engine light during test run.

it sounding throaty and drives doggie.

ant help?

2010 LT 2.2L 55K

bolt on the old tension er was rusty.
2010 LT with 55k miles. Uhhhhh. Powertrain warranty!
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FWIW the MAF is the bit with electrical connections to it on the air horn. Everybody has forgotten to hook it back up after an air filter change.

I concur with the Power Train Warranty comment. Why are you messing around with your own money? You have 100,000 miles.
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