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Old 06-12-2018, 10:12 AM
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I used a jack and jack stands in my driveway, took off the right front tire and the inner fender panel , it’s pretty much right there, some bolts from the top, some from the bottom, the balancer slide right off, didn’t need a puller.
Like I said it’s fairly easy, btw, I’m 64, and no spring chicken anymore.
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
I used a jack and jack stands in my driveway, took off the right front tire and the inner fender panel , it’s pretty much right there, some bolts from the top, some from the bottom, the balancer slide right off, didn’t need a puller.
Like I said it’s fairly easy, btw, I’m 64, and no spring chicken anymore.
Haha nice! Im almost 44, female, and partially disabled. I do have jack stands and a floor jack. Last time I did a timing chain was maybe 1997 on my 73 Charger. Ive only just started learning how to work on my HHR. Not confident I can pull off doing the timing chain by myself. Today i started pulling stuff apart to diagnose the cylinder 2 misfire by switching the coil packs on 4 & 2, but my 10mm socket is MIA!! The struggle is real!!!
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The misfire is most likely due to the timing chain. I don't think anyone has ever reported a bad coil, except for shops throwing parts around.
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The misfire is most likely due to the timing chain. I don't think anyone has ever reported a bad coil, except for shops throwing parts around.

I changed the coil myself today on cylinder 2. It is running and starting better, i can tell the timing is still off. Timing chain kit should be here hopefully by Friday.
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If I was closer, I could hand you the wrenches, and coach you what to do first then in sequence to finish the job. I like the Wildwood area!
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If I was closer, I could hand you the wrenches, antd coach you what to do first then in sequence to finish the job. I like the Wildwood area!
Lol! I wish you were too!!! I need all the help I can get! And beer, I need beer... Lots if it...
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
If I was closer, I could hand you the wrenches, and coach you what to do first then in sequence to finish the job. I like the Wildwood area!
I ordered this yesterday. Hoping everything will go smoothly

https://www.carparts.com/details/Che...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

it will hopefully be here by Friday
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Your 206 2.4 will have VVT, so those cam gears aren’t required , they are for the non VVT 2.2
That’s a good price but when it arrives take a picture of the tensioner , so I can see if it’s new style for the VVT Ecotec’s
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Your 206 2.4 will have VVT, so those cam gears aren’t required , they are for the non VVT 2.2
That’s a good price but when it arrives take a picture of the tensioner , so I can see if it’s new style for the VVT Ecotec’s
i was very specific in giving the info for my engine as 2.4 Dual Over Head Cam Ecotech. Oh my God, please tell me the guy isn’t sending me the wrong part....
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All the other parts are fine. Did you find you 10 mm socket?
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