08' HHR Flex pipe replacement
10-30-2020, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: 08-16-2020
Location: VA
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Okay, block is out and on the deck. I noticed the dealership service manual showed 8 tranny bolts. I clocked 2 front, 2 top, 2 rear (the hardest), and 3 on the bottom where the oil pan mates, 9 altogether.
It's an 08' L61 2.2L Vin-D.
Also, I used a load leveler to pluck the block out. Came out the top in less than a min, no need to remove the crank pulley/bolt or any muscling around, the load leveler kept it straight. If it leans even a small amount that pulley bolt will snag the frame. I'd say I had roughly a cm clearance like this ez.
I noticed what looks like a crack on the exhaust manifold right where it joins for the flange but looking closer it almost looks like some coating chipped off. Does stock iron have ceramic coating? I'll wire brush it down and do a flashlight test later tonight and a pressure washer test after that to doublecheck.
The flex joint looks flawless as is once everything is out the way and I got a good look
It's an 08' L61 2.2L Vin-D.
Also, I used a load leveler to pluck the block out. Came out the top in less than a min, no need to remove the crank pulley/bolt or any muscling around, the load leveler kept it straight. If it leans even a small amount that pulley bolt will snag the frame. I'd say I had roughly a cm clearance like this ez.
I noticed what looks like a crack on the exhaust manifold right where it joins for the flange but looking closer it almost looks like some coating chipped off. Does stock iron have ceramic coating? I'll wire brush it down and do a flashlight test later tonight and a pressure washer test after that to doublecheck.
The flex joint looks flawless as is once everything is out the way and I got a good look
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