Ok got her done 115$ parts and labor .. I didn't want to start another thread but one more thing with this car ... On start up from sitting all night I get noise like if you hit a alumina can like a ticking noise ... After awhile of running it qiuts down ... Car is pushing 216000 the timing chain and water pump done at 170000 everything new .. May be the cam followers or injector noise? They are the original stuff .. Any inputs thanks

 

Check you timing chain tensioner if it doesn't have the bump it's the old style and can give you the start up chatter!

 

I do have the new style chain tensioner when had the chain replaced new guides... wondering if maybe if it the belt tensioner it is the orignal...

 

I found this how to for you


Most tensioners for the accessory drive belt are used for $20. To $30.00.
Did not find a new one online but I'm sure somebody will

 

Ummm.. you do realize that engine in the video is a 3800 V-6 longitudinally mounted engine vs. our shoe-horned with grease 2.0-2.4 I-4 transverse mounting? First clue was the extension on the rachet for the pulley .... for a HHR ???


p.s I'm sorry, couldn't resist the temptation...

 

Then the title is misleading, arrrggggh !