Ecotec timing chain tensioner install

Announcement: So you want to swap a 2. Sticky: 2. Sticky: LD9 2. Sticky: Secret Cam sticky. Anyone still frequent these sites? Today AM by Roofy. Stroked 2. I think the camshafts are keyed to prevent getting it wrong, but it's another data point for you. Here is what I found. After pulling the timing chain cover, removing the chain, re-setting the chain according to the instructions provided by ssicarman and confirming that it was all set correctly, I started the engine.

I still got the P code. It shaked but would now rev up. I swapped out a second ignition control module it shaked less , I replaced the full set of plugs with used plugs it shaked less , I replaced the full set up plugs with new platinum tips plugs it still shaked, but it would now idle down to rpm. So, being a brave scout - I decided I needed to road test and get fresh gas running on empty.

I drove slowly felt like its still running on 3 cylinders to the local station less that 1 mile away. I can hardly believe it. I'm thinking that what happened is the computer had to retrain the injectors??? Once it the computer figured out that all four cylinders are alive and well it started using them. I've now driven at freeway speeds, up and down hills. Here are links to some really helpful drawings and a pic that I found most helpful to confirm my timing chain alignment.

By the way I put the donor parts ignition control module, cleaned plugs back on the donor car and they work A. Ecotec 2. Consider yourself VERY lucky Hi is what ssicarman posted for me: ssicarman Master Member From the service manual the install for the camshaft timing chain.

Installation Procedure Install the oil nozzle and bolt. Install the crankshaft sprocket with timing mark at the 5 o'clock position.

Lower the timing chain through the opening in the top of the cylinder head. Carefully ensure that the chain goes around both sides of the cylinder block bosses. Install the intake camshaft sprocket with the INT diamond at the 2 o'clock position. Important: Always install NEW sprocket bolts. Hand tighten a NEW intake camshaft sprocket bolt.

Route the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket with the matching colored link aligning with the timing mark. Route the timing chain around the intake camshaft sprocket with the uniquely colored link aligning with the INT diamond. GM Ecotec 2. Cloyes Tech Tips: Ford 3. Cloyes Tech Tips: Chrysler 4. Cloyes Tech Tips: Nissan 3. Installation instructions Tech Videos News.

Facebook Twitter. Clear filter. More Filters. United States. Worked perfectly Swapped out old tensioner with new tensioner cause I would have a rattle noise at cold starts. Was this helpful? Cobalt build Product was great engine runs a lot better very happy with it.

Tensioner Works like it should. Timing Chain Tensioner I purchased this to replace my old 1 gen tensioner.