Welcome to the site, it’s not a hard job , really . Just take your time!

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I’m in my 60’s , it took about 3 hours the first time, mostly looking for tools and stuff , the second time was half that.
I had to go back in because, I didn’t double check the timing marks , the crank sprocket was off one tooth, giving a P0016 code.

It’s really a matter of knowledge and how to apply it, and my resistance to paying someone over $800.00 for the labour.

 

Yeah and even then, you have to trust the knowledge of the person you are paying, and then hassle with them if they install it a tooth of themselves.

 

Right like did they torque the bolts and fasteners correctly? Did they ?
Ive undone balancer bolts by hand , no real effort.

 

264,000 milers and no chain issues(knocks on wood).

 

my 2011 HHR threw the timing chain at 82,000 miles

 

2013 HHR? Last model year was 2011.

 

Could be a typo, how many have I made over the years?

Welcome to the site, Janis what ever year your HHR is let me know and I’ll correct it.

 

Topos? Naver

 

Topo, oh, Eddie, kiss me goodnight!

 

oops.. its actually a 2011.. my equinox is a 2013..
Anyway.. my timing chain on the 2011 hhr went at 82 000.. I'm bombed because I LOVED that car!