Time for timing chain replacement
#1
Time for timing chain replacement
Well, this weekend I got a "stray" P0014 code on my HHR SS (132K miles).
I erased the code and it didn't come back (even as pending).
However, this is an "early warning" that the chain is just loose enough to trigger the code under certain conditions. It will only get worse.
Today I am ordering the CLOYES 94201SAWP from Rock Auto, since it has everything in it for both timing chains. Also ordering a timing cover gasket and a valve cover gasket (in case the old one isn't reusable).
Here is the order:
Am I missing anything? I have done a bunch of 2.4L timing chains, but have not done an SS and don't know if there is something else I should be replacing while I'm at it.
Steve
I erased the code and it didn't come back (even as pending).
However, this is an "early warning" that the chain is just loose enough to trigger the code under certain conditions. It will only get worse.
Today I am ordering the CLOYES 94201SAWP from Rock Auto, since it has everything in it for both timing chains. Also ordering a timing cover gasket and a valve cover gasket (in case the old one isn't reusable).
Here is the order:
Am I missing anything? I have done a bunch of 2.4L timing chains, but have not done an SS and don't know if there is something else I should be replacing while I'm at it.
Steve
#3
Cloyes shows the same part number, and gmpartsdirect also shows same part number for all HHR engines.
Am I reading something incorrectly, or are the web sites wrong?
Steve
#6
I used the Melling bolt, but this is essential
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ide+bolt,12016
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ide+bolt,12016
#7
I used the Melling bolt, but this is essential
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ide+bolt,12016
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ide+bolt,12016
I will add one to my rock auto order.
Steve
#9
I noted in the ZZPERFORMANCE site, they have an LNF kit and they mention crankshaft gear spacer? So, to be safe please measure the old crankshaft sprocket for the timing chain and the new one, also measure the balance shaft chain crankshaft sprocket, hey! I’m old maybe it was that sprocket was to thick and caused the damage, Im looking through the 2.0 performance threads , yawn it’s nap time!