Bad timing chain click.

here is a odd noise my ecotec started making.... i am not sure what it is but from the sounds of it 220k miles has took its toll on it.. :(

Update it finally broke :( i have since put a new motor in. i have another video with the new motor on here..

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Autos & Vehicles

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• ecotec
• cavalier
• 2.2 ecotec
• 220k miles on a ecotec

[slocavky]

You sir are wrong. The point behind a timing chain is so it never breaks. Hell gm claims on the ecotec the only thing you should change is the fluids.

[slocavky]

@sunshyne276 Gm made these motors a interference motor. Meaning if the chain breaks 9 times out of 10 you will bend valves. I didn't check my old motor yet but it has 220k mikes on it and started showing signs of getting wore out so I decided it was time. But I was driving at 3300 to 4000 rpm when my chain broke so I bet some valves were bent.

[slocavky]

On a ecotec as far as I know is the chain tentioner most likely reaches it's limit and can't put more pressure on the chain. The older the chain gets it's going to stretch so once it does that and the tentioner can't press more on the chain it will eventually break.

[slocavky]

yeah i know. ah well it had 220,800 miles on her and starting to loose power and stuff so i thought it was time to change it out. i had a motor laying around that i bought a year ago just incase so ah well live and learn....

[ninjaseven1]

man i wish my neon had a timing chain, or at least my water pump wasn't driven by the timing belt. if any of those two things go your whole car is toast

[billybob4315]

@theindianahoosier im replacing a Toyota timing chain and the guides on it are allso plastic

[billybob4315]

but yea defiantly this vid is timing chain not to hard on that big motor u should feel lucky

[billybob4315]

its possible to bend valves yes if u have a close tolerance motor that why a lot of cars have cut outs on the pistons (wink) valves can be hard but with some ingenuity it can be done "safely" watch out tho them springs are like a loaded gun be careful :D there is a tool to take the keepers off the valve while depressing springs but u CAN do it with a socket and some wrenches and some one to catch the spring in case it shoots thru ur neighbors window or hits ur buddy in the eye LOL

[69NovaMs]

timimg chain tensioner make noise click ,but still new or old same thing ,,for sure recall tensioner

[russianfrederation]

hahaha! eco tec.

[RaptorMetal]

@GeorgeC1992 A lot of modern cars do utilize timing chains. The reason all other cars are manufactured with belts is because they're easier to change than a chain, although maintenance might cost you more in the long run because of how often it must be done. Timing chains require more precise manufacturing and engineering of the timing parts, which adds cost to the maker's R&D budget. It all depends on how the manufacturer wants to present the vehicle to the customer or consumer demographics.

[CODxFUNxMAN]

i have a 3800 series 1 and im currently replacing my chain, well im trying to its my 1st time doing it. And my tensioner has grooves that were from the chain when it got loose it was cutting into it not much but visable also if u see the video response u can see how much slack there is. Any advice would be appreciated ! and Keep up these GM videos n comments! LIKE

[KIVIN1]

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