2008-2012 Ecotec Chevy Malibu 2.4L engine replacement

[@RyTheFly]

It's because of people like you, who document all of these steps concisely, and with great camera shots that gives people like me the confidence to tackle these kind of tasks. Thank you so much, I appreciate you!

[@beyeriii]

Excellent video. In just 20+ minutes he shows all the steps, offers good advice, and says the torque specs. I hope Rust Belt Auto does more videos and keeps the same format (concise with good advice). Also good video for customers to know what they are paying for.

[@dreamsaltine]

This video has given me a lot of respect for mechanics and a lot of hate for my POS Chevy Malibu.

[@davidallerton9074]

The best video that I can find on KZbin about ecotech engine removal and installation. I cannot believe how many tutorials I found on , ecotech engine removal and installation , thank you for the unrivaled and well informed and educated video ! Because of your help you have saved me a ton of work !!! Your tutorial is directly to the point and very informative. I like the fact that you tell each and every size wrench and tool that will be needed, that is something that most tutorials lack. I enjoyed watching your video and Finally , watching someone who knows exactly what they're doing with precision. Thank you , to say that your tutorial is unmatched , is Truly an understatement to say the least and by far , the most educational and informative. By the way in my opinion not that it matters but through my experience with busting knuckles on cars all my life Echotechs SUCK !!!!!!

[@ProMachinist]

Excellent video Rust Belt Auto. Thank you for taking the time to make this and for sharing with all of us. Well done!

[@Jakesasd]

Amazing video watched from start to finish about 30 times and swapped my first engine by myself with no experience in about a week of full days of work

[@RustBeltAuto]

Good on you!

[@TheSTeWMaN29]

Thanks for this video, I am replacing my engine soon, same year and type shown in this video, Good to see that it won't be a real pain, and I have a straight pipe exhaust with performance header so that is easier to disconnect, and cold air so I don't have that top plastic cover

[@joseguerrero4564]

Wow this didn't look so complicated I like the way he made this video step by step one of the best videos hats off to this guy 👏

[@lorinmiller1682]

Just did the exact same engine change on my 2012 Malibu. This video was invaluable - thanks!!

[@richylavin7465]

Qpppp

[@ChillyWi11]

how many miles did it fix it

[@tylerfnley4261]

Not gonna lie you just gave me the motivation to actually dig into my 08 classic. Gee thanks lol

[@tobysirus4996]

Very good video ! Straight to the point and no mind jarring boofer music. Have to change an engine in my 2011 buick regal and will use this for my guide. Thanks !

[@BarnStangz]

No too bad of a job replacing that engine. Oh man, that oil filter cap brings back some bad memories when I was helping my nephew change the oil for the first time on his Cobalt. A gorilla must have put that cap on, even with the special socket I thought I was going to break it trying to get it loose. I'm sure the Jiffy Lube place he went to didn't bother to put some silicone paste on that oring. Nice seeing you back. OKAY BYE!

[@israelrodriguez6986]

I’m gnna start using the word “goofy” for everything now, LOL! Love it! 😄

[@davebuchanan9761]

damn u have so much knowledge, i wish i could have half of it!

[@internetuser6216]

going to add to the pile of keep up the good work comments, love the videos

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thanks!

[@johnnyray7790]

If you just needed to pull the transmission on this car...what's the easy way? Top, side, or drop the whole cradle?

[@jackdonkey22]

Bottom. Put the back wheels on some 6*6 sized blocks of wood, or a bit larger,. Then put some 6 ton jack stands to hold the front of the car up. Then use the $130-150 harbor freight transmission jack, the scissor one. You'll have to support the engine from the top. I used 3 2*4s i had glued together and a ratchet strap. The hardest part is getting the fuse box out of the way.

[@fenderben]

Great job. Pretty straight forward

[@benfeldpausch4035]

good video and got the engine swapped out with a new one and everything is finished but I cannot get more than one torque converter bolt in! The other 2 will start to tighten and then get loose and not thread anymore. I can see the threads of the torque converter but the bolts will not thread in through the flexplate.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Is the first one loose, so you can still move the converter?

[@benfeldpausch4035]

@@RustBeltAuto Do you mean loose like completely unthreaded or just not threaded tightly? I have it about halfway threaded right now.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@benfeldpausch4035 should be just enough to be able to move the converter, while the flex plate stays in place. It is supposed to line up that way.

[@benfeldpausch4035]

Thank you, ill give it a try.@@RustBeltAuto

[@frankloar8137]

I just love your channel

[@itsphil278]

Love your videos keep it up!!

[@spelunkerd]

What an excellent summary.

[@MrRuen13]

Broooo!!!! Out of all the videos I seen . You know how to explain stuff ! And you got my subscribe ❤❤ but other videos I mean other channels

[@DJR5280]

Why was the transmission fill cap missing ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I wasn't aware.

[@lightmobile]

Excellent guide thank you

[@timsanders3855]

Nice video bro. Appreciate the education.

[@vega28j]

Wow freakin amazing work bud.

[@rogergodin6443]

Great video , maybe I’ll try it without trans removal ,thanks

[@JulioGonzaloSachunEsquerre]

bro u are the best, congrats

[@xXEvangelXx]

I've been waiting for an engine swap video. I wanted to see how a MASTER mechanic masterfully swaps an engine I want to put an L67 in my LeSabre, a quality GM engine for a quality GM product

[@RustBeltAuto]

With a name like EV Angel, I thought you would have something with a big battery in it.

[@calebcook1739]

So is that green wire that you took off the starter, does the wire that’s partners with the alternator wire run to the starter with the main starter wire??

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know. Look at the wire on the alternator.

[@MrBeeradb1]

would the rear struts being worn have an effect driving at highway speeds?98 saturn SL 2.It dose not bounce. other shops tell me its sway bar bushings.would that be correct?

[@RustBeltAuto]

It's not bushings. I have seen struts get rock hard on a couple old kia's before, after lifting the car, and unloading the suspension.. Rusted stuck ball joints too. Sounds like a fun one to figure out. Your problem doesn't make sense.

[@maxwolf5]

Thanks allot for the nice video. I have to swap a transmission can I pull it from the top or drop it from the bottom?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Bottom.

[@santiagothegod5672]

Hello what transmission does it bring?? If my Malibu 2010 2.4

[@RustBeltAuto]

Look on car-part.com you might get answers there.

[@adamleichtweis217]

Can I use the same metal gasket for the exhaust manifold?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@adamleichtweis217 i do.

[@adamleichtweis217]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks, they seem like I could. Someone put 2 on it. 😂 that happen? Thanks for ur help. Like the vids man .

[@spookytreats2195]

Very helpful.. thank you!!!!

[@lazerrrbeam4290]

Amazing work! I just did a motor swap on my 2013 Malibu my motor blew and seized due to water and the donor engine was running good & now that I put it in it won’t crank at all not even a click!! I can’t even hear the fuel pump! Any ideas what it might be?

[@RustBeltAuto]

All kinds of ideas. They will all be wrong except maybe one. I don't know what that one is either.

[@davidfecteau7478]

Did you ever get it going? I got the same car I’m bouta swap it from water damage too

[@lazerrrbeam4290]

@@davidfecteau7478 yes sir! I got it running I had the fuel line backwards and it blew my fuel pump good thing the donor car had a good fuel pump in it, slapped it on made sure everything was connected and started right up

[@davidfecteau7478]

@@lazerrrbeam4290good stuff. Did u have the 2.4 eco or 2.5?

[@lazerrrbeam4290]

@@davidfecteau7478 also make sure all your grounds are connected and take a pic of where they’re at before you disconnect anything I believe there’s 3 ground 1 in the front 1 in the back near the starter and 1 on the side near the upper radiator hose that runs into the engine block and please make sure your fuel line is on the right way because the pressure of it will cause it to blow the fuel pump and it’s about $500 for a new fuel pump and a lot of work dropping the fuel tank.

[@itsphil278]

Please make a video like the Honda build again. Can't tell you how many times I have watched that.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I havn't hit rock star status to afford something like that again. The Civic was a build I wanted to do for a very long time.

[@itsphil278]

@@RustBeltAuto I hear you man.But show us some more footage of the civic , or just do some builds like that , so enjoyable to watch !

[@eileenheitman4351]

Regarding your bolt torque info....did you find torque specs in a manual or does the bolt shank diameter and length .....bolt size....determine the torque, i.e., will a size “A” bolt call for the same torque regardless of location or application? Or probably two ratings....one for insertion into aluminum, and one for into steel? Thanks for your videos and expertise. Dave in Omaha

[@RustBeltAuto]

Aluminum, steel, bolt grade, thread pitch, all makes some difference. I looked up some stuff. Many times manuals are wrong. I try to be a good guesser.

[@eileenheitman4351]

Thanks

[@johnferguson5318]

Excellent video!

[@bosscar1937]

Good video help a lot

[@eeledahc]

How long did it actually take you, to yank and replace? I didn't hear that mentioned.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't keep track. It takes much longer when I'm doing video.

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

She fired right up! Very nice 👍

[@RustBeltAuto]

It fired up. Not she. I don't possess things like this. Ever watch the Movie Christine? Bad move bro.

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

@@RustBeltAuto lmfao. "It" fired up accordingly comrade. Eviscerate the proletariat!

[@nealmont]

@@RustBeltAuto It bugs the shit out of me when customers call their vehicles "she." Not sure why that would bother me? Maybe something from my traumatic childhood... 🙃

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

@@nealmont Si. Childhood trauma perhaps. You're insecure its cool I get it. Irrational fear and aversion to me having a preference to calling an inaminate object a female. I truly sm sorry. I was raised by ignorant boomers and gen x at the same time. My childhood wasnt great either ;)

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@nealmont at that point, it is possessed by an evil spirit. It's voodoo bro.

[@dmccarty1006]

Its Alive!!!

[@leviperrine2645]

Very nice job

[@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835]

Good job sharing

[@robbieclowser6049]

Is the 3.6 ltz easy to change?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I cannot in good conscience tell every bipedal idiot out there (meaning everyone), that any one thing is easy for anyone to do.

[@kreggkittredge253]

I do Hyundai engines all day. I love it

[@karamsalameh3883]

How can I turn ecotec on? Or its always on or what?

[@RustBeltAuto]

When you get on the throttle ecotec kicks in bro.

[@rogergodin6443]

Why not just pull engine and trans together , drop cadre ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Why?

[@shawangunk]

Good job!! When will you be going live? Shawangunk out.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't think going live is a good idea due to adverse circumstances. In fact this day and age, with current conditions, I would not advise anyone ever going live.

[@shawangunk]

@@RustBeltAuto So sad I really enjoy your live feeds.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@shawangunk thanks!

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@bighairtsunami AI has no soul. No feelings. No empathy, and no remorse. It needs input from people, and has no context to understand it.

[@adamleichtweis217]

Great vid man. But I can’t find one with a 4 speed!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Can't imagine there is too much of a difference. You mean you can't find an engine made for a 4 speed?

[@adamleichtweis217]

@@RustBeltAuto no. I have a 4 speed on my 2.4. The trans just wraps around the back. Like u said shouldn’t be too much of a difference Question….. will a bad cat make the car run really bad? It chugs, idles roughand exhaust sounds different but it still starts fine and even wants to run nicely but no acceleration . I’m gonna remove it first before I go thru all the swapping.

[@RustBeltAuto]

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[@RustBeltAuto]

Probably be best to see what codes you have.

[@sjm8510]

NIce, man!

[@mediaguy4037]

Can I still order shirts from your store?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I fired my store. Been looking for one that is worthy. Might be looking forever

[@trundlepufpendants]

Pros- made it easy to change engines Cons- made it easy to change engines because theyre gonna blow up a lot 😭

[@sjm8510]

not really, that 2.4 eco is actually a pretty good engine imo

[@eligreg99]

The engine isn’t bad. It’s the eco battery that sucks imo. It’s expensive

[@markquiswest6607]

I'll be doing this on my 2006 Malibu, due to an Head Gasket Leak!

[@quintonstephens8812]

You just pushed me to buy my neighbors 08 with a junk motor. Found one for $275.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Don't go blaming me.

[@samifoaz3640]

כל הכבוד מקצועי

[@austinsnider2957]

Let her eat!

[@JoeSparro]

You sound like a young Jesse Ventura

[@RustBeltAuto]

He is my governor.

[@waseemkhan-ms1kt]

Show us something new. Replacing those crappy old engines.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't get anything new. Havn't you noticed. People keep giving me rusty old junk to work on.

[@666gnarlsbad]

Wenis.

[@willferrmail]

Thanks!

[@666gnarlsbad]

Wenis.