Did you take the block to a machine shop or did you measure the cylinder bore and hone it yourself? Or did you just slap in new rings and call it good?
This rebuild is very time consuming. I only do my own jobs, but I would charge $1K-$1,500 labor for something like this. Parts would be on top of that. That is why a lot of shops just want to motor swap with a new or used engine, it's much quicker.
Great video as most videos don't focus on the parts and costs. Did you replace the rod bolts? I'm all confused about the bolts in this thing, as it looks like 20 to replace the halves. ( are they torque to yield? I'm having to get the block decked as the two center cylinders seem to have dropped and after three head gasket tries, I am going to have to get it decked. Ugh.
I can't imagine that I replaced the rod bolts, they don't have a very tight TTY spec on them like a Head bolt would have. I typically just reuse the same rod bolts/cam bolts, etc unless I've seen something that made me weary. I don't have that particular All Data detail available to me or I would give you the torque spec and wear detail.
Ecotec rod bolts are one time use only. Torque to yield bolts. The gm specification, calls for like a torque to 15ftlbs. And then an additional 20 degrees or something like that of rotation. (Will need a torque angle gauge).
How long did it take you? Im getting ready to do my 14 Equinox with the 2.4L and am gathering a parts list. This is my first time but feel pretty confident. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the video
Pay the $20 for Alldata 30 day subscription so you have access to all directions, torque specs, fluids, part #'s, etc. Use the plastic "razors" when removing old gaskets so you don't score cylinder head and other parts. Several cans of brake cleaner. Shop towels for all the fluid mess. Take your time and take all the photos as you go so when your are routing cables and coolant lines you can see how they went.
Very nice breakdown and well thought out delivery of info. Where are you located? Did a reading on my 2014 Equinox and came back with codes: P0013 (b1)-P0014(b1)-- P0010-P0011 ECM - Engine Control Module P2119-00 CURRENT | FAIL SINCE CLEAR | HISTORY | This Ignition Cycle Throttle Closed Position Performance P0121-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR Throttle Position Sensor 1 Performance P0010-00 • CURRENT | FAIL SINCE CLEAR | MIL I HISTORY | This Ignition Cycle Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit P0013-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR | HISTORY Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit P0014-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR | MIL | HISTORY IS THIS MAJOR REPAIR?
6 cylinder. It’s been idling kinda rough for about two years. As of last Friday it started cutting off at red lights or stop signs. 1st time it’s ever done that. Drives great. 214,000 miles on the motor. It’s the best driving vehicle I’ve ever had. Plugged the system check device in and all that popped up. Leaking oil too. I’m afraid to hear “we need to rebuild your motor or replace it “.
There are too many questions to ask to go into real troubleshooting. I would start by checking, testing the VVT solenoids. How clean is the oil, filter, frequency of being changed. If the timing chain and guides have never been changed they could be stretched to their max.
Did you take the block to a machine shop or did you measure the cylinder bore and hone it yourself? Or did you just slap in new rings and call it good?
Good video i need a my 2.4 ecotec refreshed but you've got more skills than me. How much is your labor for a job like this?
This rebuild is very time consuming. I only do my own jobs, but I would charge $1K-$1,500 labor for something like this. Parts would be on top of that. That is why a lot of shops just want to motor swap with a new or used engine, it's much quicker.
Great video as most videos don't focus on the parts and costs.
Did you replace the rod bolts? I'm all confused about the bolts in this thing, as it looks like 20 to replace the halves. ( are they torque to yield?
I'm having to get the block decked as the two center cylinders seem to have dropped and after three head gasket tries, I am going to have to get it decked. Ugh.
I can't imagine that I replaced the rod bolts, they don't have a very tight TTY spec on them like a Head bolt would have. I typically just reuse the same rod bolts/cam bolts, etc unless I've seen something that made me weary. I don't have that particular All Data detail available to me or I would give you the torque spec and wear detail.
Ecotec rod bolts are one time use only. Torque to yield bolts. The gm specification, calls for like a torque to 15ftlbs. And then an additional 20 degrees or something like that of rotation. (Will need a torque angle gauge).
How long did it take you? Im getting ready to do my 14 Equinox with the 2.4L and am gathering a parts list. This is my first time but feel pretty confident. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the video
Pay the $20 for Alldata 30 day subscription so you have access to all directions, torque specs, fluids, part #'s, etc. Use the plastic "razors" when removing old gaskets so you don't score cylinder head and other parts. Several cans of brake cleaner. Shop towels for all the fluid mess.
Take your time and take all the photos as you go so when your are routing cables and coolant lines you can see how they went.
I just put new rings in. The cylinder wall looked fine. The piston had valve contact which is why I replaced that one.
Which piston rings did you go with ?
I’m thinking of going into my 2013 terrain and changing them soon
Sealed Power from Rock Auto. Standard size. I like OEM stuff typically but I didn't have quick access to them.
did you change your crank shaft I need the part number if you have it
I did not replace the crankshaft.
the arrow on the top of the piston which way should be positioned?
Toward the serpentine belt side
Very nice breakdown and well thought out delivery of info. Where are you located? Did a reading on my 2014 Equinox and came back with codes:
P0013 (b1)-P0014(b1)-- P0010-P0011
ECM - Engine Control Module
P2119-00 CURRENT | FAIL SINCE CLEAR | HISTORY |
This Ignition Cycle
Throttle Closed Position Performance
P0121-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR
Throttle Position Sensor 1 Performance
P0010-00
• CURRENT | FAIL SINCE CLEAR | MIL I
HISTORY | This Ignition Cycle
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid
Valve Control Circuit
P0013-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR | HISTORY
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid
Valve Control Circuit
P0014-00 FAIL SINCE CLEAR | MIL | HISTORY
IS THIS MAJOR REPAIR?
Do you have the 4 or 6 cyl engine? What symptoms are you having? Does it shake while at a stop, in gear?
6 cylinder. It’s been idling kinda rough for about two years. As of last Friday it started cutting off at red lights or stop signs. 1st time it’s ever done that. Drives great. 214,000 miles on the motor. It’s the best driving vehicle I’ve ever had. Plugged the system check device in and all that popped up. Leaking oil too. I’m afraid to hear “we need to rebuild your motor or replace it “.
It doesn’t shake while at a stop in gear it just simply cuts off. As long as I’m driving it all seems normal. Great take off speed etc.
Thank you very much for responding. Truly appreciate that!!!!
There are too many questions to ask to go into real troubleshooting. I would start by checking, testing the VVT solenoids. How clean is the oil, filter, frequency of being changed. If the timing chain and guides have never been changed they could be stretched to their max.