Chevrolet Equinox engine removal

[@hds3]

I like that there is no dialogue in this video. You get right to business with no long intro or promotion, this is the speed that I'm looking for. I think it's an important comment coming from someone who self promotes a lot. Some may want the same video but with part names, explanation of situations where you run into trouble and such but you zoom right through it in like an accelerated day course. This tempo is what I need right now.

[@CarMechaNick]

Awesome thanks man! I try to keep it about the job and nothing else. I just want to help ppl to have an idea of what to expect when doing these jobs. Hoping I help in some way!

[@telikacharles8791]

How much does it cost to do this

[@stylzeswift9705]

Now !! This is what I call a professional... He is very highly educated and skilled at what he does... All of you wanna be technicians take notes and pay attention... I wish I knew this skilled craftsman. For my automotive work..👍

[@CarMechaNick]

Thank you 😊 very kind words.

[@TheBeerCityDiver]

Thank you so much for this video! After I watched this 3 times I was able to finally realize I am not going to be able to do this myself nor will I be able to afford to have it done and that my roomie is going to be super pissed about that

[@CarMechaNick]

I hope you get better news soon! Lol

[@globuslive]

)) right judgement of situation is much better than to take it all apart and sell it after partitioned in black bags

[@TheBeerCityDiver]

@@CarMechaNick I sure did. I kicked her unappreciative ass out! hahaah

[@АнатолийМельников-ж4е]

I wish I had such an auto mechanic, but I live far from the USA. You work very well!

[@CarMechaNick]

Thank you! I hope you find one thats trustworthy! Best of luck my friend!

[@FMT480]

Good shit in the process of pulling one right now, glad to know it’ll come out from top as that what I was going to do.

[@CarMechaNick]

Have fun I hope it helps! Thanks for watching.

[@Matt2chee]

Excellent. Thank you. I couldn't decide weather to pull from the top or drop it. I'll have it out in a couple hours now.

[@julioacevedo172]

Perfect video. Keep doing this. Just put same motor back in and was trying to find where to connect a cable that woudnt let it start and found it watching thanks

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks! Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 👀

[@Kstang2790]

Just did this today at work, my first engine swap! Although I followed SI and dropped power train, your video helped me prepare for the job! Thanks

[@CarMechaNick]

Glad I could help in some way!

[@Kstang2790]

Car MechaNick I’ve got another one next week I’m going to pull through top. Did you remove tcase ? And do you leave trans on?

[@CarMechaNick]

@@Kstang2790 for AWD you must remove tcase to remove rear bolt and pull engine far enough to clear plate. I seperate them on the car and remove the engine by itself.

[@Kstang2790]

Car MechaNick thanks for the help dude!

[@CarMechaNick]

No problem anytime!

[@russellvinson1386]

Good video. Actually doing one tomorrow and wasn’t 100% positive it would come out the top because everything I’ve seen is dropping the subframe. 👍🏻

[@CarMechaNick]

Its not a bad job at all. Just have tp remove the intake and accessories and be aware of the exhaust manifold. You have to twist the motor as it comes upwards to keep it from snagging. Or you can take the exhaust manifold off. I leave it on but its up to you. Good luck! 👍

[@Kstang2790]

Car MechaNick can you leave the manifold on if your drop the sub?

[@russellvinson1386]

ksteng15 you leave all accessories and wiring harness on when dropping the subframe. Ended up going that route and it was pretty gravy

[@russellvinson1386]

And manifold

[@crazywrenchgrodge8251]

Hell yeah man thats what I call getting it done right there NICE I think you need a raise

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks! Haha 😄 They take care of me here. I love it, it's a fun job.

[@msk1200rider]

Nice Work ! Doing a 13, 2.4 This Weekend. you made my day Thanks .

[@CarMechaNick]

Hope it helps! Should be easy!

[@DrFiero]

Been wrenching for many decades myself - I usually beat on a spindle as well to break the BJ free - but recently I've had pretty good luck applying pressure with a prybar then nailing that flat spot with a mushroom bit in my new IR air hammer! Far less violent, and reduces the chances of hitting something that wasn't meant to be. Like the time I had a hair of bad aim and nailed the connector for the ABS sensor. :(

[@CarMechaNick]

I know what ya mean I like it. Sometimes ya just gotta beat some shit up 😁

[@zac8606]

Great job man. I have one of these sitting outside my house that needs a motor. Problem is they do damn expensive to buy another one.

[@CarMechaNick]

Thank you! Yeah they are not cheap and mileage always varies. But its high demand, these things are always blowing up. If you do replace the engine I recommend replacing that front chain!

[@lovemomrios6925]

@@CarMechaNick what are blowing up?? A friend is selling me her chevy equinox 2010 for 1500 it just needs a new motor. Your thoughts?? And where to get a motor I heard their are hard to find

[@CarMechaNick]

@@lovemomrios6925 usually the front timing components. They can be hard to find with low miles.

[@lovemomrios6925]

@@CarMechaNick thanks

[@koryjohnson3333]

I have a 2010 needs engine, I was told it must come out the bottom, with no hoist I was lost. Can I do this in my garage on a 2010? Thanks I have a better feeling about this after watching.

[@mattthemechanic3996]

You should start adding titles on your video thumbnails to attract attention to your videos and share your videos through social media if you have it. Also, the parts of the video with the cross threaded crank bolt and the broken pigtail you could add some comments embedded into the video that explains this to your viewers and subscribers. I am around this stuff all day but I still like to see how other technicians work, everyone always seems to work different (about like replacing u-joints, everybody has their own way or style of getting things done). Good job man, keep the videos coming.

[@CarMechaNick]

You're awesome Matt thank! I will definitely do more talking to the camera and do more explaining. Its hard in a shop full of older guys when they look at me like im crazy.

[@mattthemechanic3996]

@@CarMechaNick lol Yeah I know what you mean, know one wants to be THAT GUY. There are other ways. The Drift X1 head mounted video cam is less noticable and is right under a $100. And talking more is only necessary on the finer points of repairs or shortcuts on ways that you do things that could help the less experienced technicians. I can't tell you how many times I have seen new techs replacing a timing set on a ecotech 2.4l put the balancer/crank pulley on and not get it lined up with the key way and crush the key way until it breaks and have to tear it all back down again.

[@CarMechaNick]

@@mattthemechanic3996 Oh man that would be a total bummer! Attention to detail is so important for all of us in these trades. Mistakes do happen but only a great tech can admit when he/she has made a mistake. And the best learn from it! Thanks for the insight ill have to look into it.

[@martinez1179]

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[@RedLightJhunkie]

Great video. Glad to see that it can come out through the top.

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks!

[@rondavis2791]

I've got 105000 miles on a 15. Runs great. Thinking about getting out while the gettings good.

[@CarMechaNick]

🤣 Sometimes that's the best thing to do. I will say I have seen these things with high miles when serviced correctly but I would replace timing components early.

[@mikehicks9270]

Car MechaNick do you drop the 2.4L out the bottom on a terrain to replace the rear main seal or pull the engine out the top. Or can you pull the trans and replace the seal with the engine still in the car?

[@CarMechaNick]

You can do any of those options. I personally would just take out the trans. Will require you to remove subframe also. Easier and faster to do trans imo. Goodluck! Thanks for watching!

[@MLPirates]

I have one piston with bad rings. I had the timing chain guides break and the valves bent. Can I replace valves and rings and timing chain or is it a lost cause.

[@CarMechaNick]

It takes quite a bit of work to get to some of these components. It's hard to justify spending the money and time doing that when you could find a low mileage engine you could 'refresh' and install. In my opinion.

[@oralwayne7273]

CAN I REPLACE A 4 cylinder EQUINOX with a V6 ENGINE?

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

This was an awesome video and I was following along to a T when I realized fairly far into it that my motor had seized and so I couldn’t get the flywheel to budge. Looks like I’ll be dropping the sub frame thing. Idk if I can get the car high enough to clear it.

[@CarMechaNick]

You'll pull the subframe first Take the rack and sway bar with it. The. Drop the entire unit. You got it! I should do a video from the bottom 🤔 have fun!

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

@@CarMechaNick thank you and yes you should. All pretty easy stuff your video was great.

[@CarMechaNick]

Yessir! Thanks!

[@ladyt_speaks_truths3923]

What are all of the major parts you had to remove in order to remove the engine? Btw love the video but I wish you could have mentioned each step as you worked

[@abrahamjohnson6089]

Thanks for the video. My question is why did you take the harmony balance bolt out

[@CarMechaNick]

Who knows. Lots of this is different for me I'll do an updated video

[@mychannelsirr]

at 4:10 is that where you crank the engine by hand on these engines? where you took that belt off?

[@Brian-yt8eo]

Not as bad as I thought. I assumed it was gonna be a drop the sub frame and disassemble half the vehicle.

[@CarMechaNick]

Nothing is as bad as it seems!

[@Brian-yt8eo]

@@CarMechaNick a clutch for a Mazda 6

[@JosephAgee-y2l]

is the process with a 2012 terrain the same as the equinox 2.4

[@AC-fr6ru]

I subscribed and checked your about info seen your in Ohio same as me. Where you at in Ohio I got a 2014 2.4 AWD equinox pcv froze and I’d bet my last dollar it took out the rear main seal! I don’t have a lift or quite all the tooling not that I wouldn’t get what I needed but it seems to be a pretty serious job for a backyard mechanic! I’m debating on paying to have it done or doing it myself seen videos of dropping the cradle and fixing it which is gonna suck without a lift! Also just watched you take the motor out the top so I know that’s a possibility! Curious what it would cost to have this done at a shop and hopefully your close to me lol! Great video

[@CarMechaNick]

I'm doing a rear main because of a frozen pcv right now! The shop I work at is in Cincinnati Ohio. We just charge what it costs to remove transmission. It does require subframe removal which is a real pain in the butt without a lift. Thanks for watching!

[@AC-fr6ru]

@@CarMechaNick well I’m about 40 mins south of Youngstown in Columbiana county unfortunately don’t think I’ll be bringing it all the way down your way! Unless I decide not to do it or it’s a shit show with the shops around me lol! I got a buddy with a lift in his garage but would need to get that worked out with him to be able to use it! Thanks for the reply!

[@CarMechaNick]

Well you know where to find me! Good luck! 👍

[@koryjohnson3333]

Sorry asked before reading all the comments I'll try this. The only engine I found has 140000 miles if I put new chain still worth doing?

[@CarMechaNick]

No worries. They also make a ring kit you could do if you're feeling like making it that much more fresh. Oil changes are super important for these things. I'd say it's worth it if it's a good price for your area.

[@gregoryhoulberg6873]

dose this work for the 3.0 in a 2011 equinox

[@timdiehl8401]

Excellent video. I’ve got a 2013 with a blown rear main seal. Would you still pull the engine or sub frame. Thanks

[@CarMechaNick]

Tbanks!! I think it's easy either way. But if you pull the trans you won't have to bleed the coolant and they can get a trans fluid exchange at the same time.

[@alexisdominguez4609]

El motor de mi carro equinox 2013 tiene inyección de aire .?????

[@froggiggin7057]

This is just good clean livin, thx for the effort...

[@jcortes3930]

Good job Nicholas

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks!

[@tommybally03]

Wow that’s efficient! thank you for making such a great video. I see these equinox SUVs all over Facebook marketplace and craigslist and every single one needs a motor. I do have a question hopefully you can answer. if I get another engine to put in one of these SUVs what is the recommended parts, aftermarket or OEM? also is there an upgraded aftermarket or OEM valve cover gasket that causes it to use less oil like they have with the 3.6 L? thank you in advance for your time.

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks! If you can afford it go OE. The engines aren't cheap so it's best if you can repair the one that comes with the vehicle for sure.

[@jackmills3000]

How about a 3.6 from the top, doesn’t look possible. It’s in a 2008 Saturn vue.

[@CarMechaNick]

I would go out the bottom with that one. Not that bad to do either honestly.

[@upptowne]

thanks great informational video. The last one I did was not AWD and I did it from the bottom. Going to do it your way this time. One question with the AWD you say remove transfer case, to you remove it from the Equinox from the bottom or just unbolt it from the top?

[@CarMechaNick]

You'll have to remove the cat but I do it all from the bottom. Drain the trans and such to avoid making a mess. I just did one this week. 😅 remove the intake manifold and it's easy from the top.

[@Houstontex23]

I'm having trouble with a 2012 Equinox. Hoping maybe you can guide me. I swapped the engine, but it keeps giving me the code P0172. Map sensor is good, fresh tune up, i have not changed the throttle body, I have not changed the computer either. Not sure if any of those 2 have to be relearned or changed.

[@scientist100]

Have you looked at the fuel injectors? Sometimes those will leak or the O2 sensors (upstreams) are misreporting. I would look at the MAF sensor as well (clean it if possible).

[@Houstontex23]

@@scientist100 I gave up with it. Thanks for the response. Wouldn't recommend this car to anyone.

[@blackmacgyver9965]

Yo you made that look easy. I have 1 question. Would it have been easier to drop the cradle m

[@CarMechaNick]

I've seen it done that way. I should do an updated video. I actually remove the intake manifold and you will have to watch the exhaust mani but it does clear. 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@tylerpennala5538]

Great video! I'm pulling same motor. When hoisting the motor out, where do you connect the chain to engine block? Can you use existing bolts already on the block?

[@CarMechaNick]

You just use some holes that are already threaded.

[@oakartist3369]

I had the harmonic balancer pulley fail and damage the keyway in the crankshaft. I'm guessing it's not possible to replace the crank without pulling the engine?

[@CarMechaNick]

I've never done it in the car but I've also never had to try either. I feel with as much work as it is just pull it out.

[@octoberscorpio4LIFE]

I have a 2010 Chevy equinox & the engine needs replaced. Should I replace it or replace my equinox? I own my equinox too

[@CarMechaNick]

Thats a tough one man. If you got a reman and kept up on maintenance it would probably last a good while but have you ever serviced trans? I'm all about owning my vehicles, but not one of these.

[@octoberscorpio4LIFE]

@@CarMechaNick everything's up to par except it need's the engine replaced. I'd hate to replace my equinox with another used car& again fixing what's wrong with it vs keeping my own& just replace the engine.

[@CarMechaNick]

If you've owned it since new im with you on that! Its pricey and if you hear chain noise get it fixed asap. Thats a big problem with these 2.4L. Routine and well timed oil changes help. You sound like you know whats up.

[@octoberscorpio4LIFE]

@@CarMechaNick I've owned it since 2018& it was purchased used with 115k miles😩. Since I've had it I've had the timing chain, serpentine belt, throttle body, tires, and windshield replaced. I was keeping up with the oil changes. It's a pain to own but its mine. I haven't had a note since 2017& I don't miss it.

[@CarMechaNick]

@@octoberscorpio4LIFE haha I've never had a car payment 🤪 and I don't blame you for not wanting one. I do a couple remanufactured engines. New pistons, rings all that jazz. They have oil consumption issues too. You can take care of everything with that. I warn you it is not a cheap option by any means. Around 4k for motor is what my shop pays.

[@Lightningmicro]

I seen you said you have to remove the intake? I didn’t see you do this in the video but maybe I missed it

[@CarMechaNick]

You know it's funny you say that. Because I did tell a person in the comments to remove it. I do typically take it off to make removing the accessories way easier. I took this video quite some time ago. So in this particular video I didn't! Lol. As you can imagine when you do enough of them you learn and teach yourself new things. I plan to make another video I'm just waiting for an AWD one to blow up.

[@Lightningmicro]

Car MechaNick I see thanks for the reply. I will be doing a 2014 soon and was just curious. I always try to pull them out the top like you do if at all possible. I find it’s usually quicker and being in the rustbelt sometime it creates least issues.

[@CarMechaNick]

@@Lightningmicro You're dead on! Nothing worse than subframe cage nuts breaking loose in the body! Take the intake off you'll be happy you did! :)

[@chanceoc84]

What other cars can I pull the engine from that is compatible with the 2.4 Ecotec?

[@CarMechaNick]

I think any of the gm 2.4, saturn, buick. Not a cheap one to get tho. Even the used ones cost a couple stacks.

[@chanceoc84]

@@CarMechaNick trust me I know

[@CarMechaNick]

Haha I'm sorry to hear man. They do have rebuilds for piston rings and timing. Sometimes it's to late for that but ya never know!

[@remyverdin6491]

How do I remove the 2006 Dodge Durango 4x4 4.7 engine?

[@CarMechaNick]

Thats a crappy job. Lots of patience helps, make sure your torch is full. Good luck 👍

[@Androth12]

I’m curious, can you do pistons with the engine in the vehicle? My uncle wants me to do them, but I’ve never worked on these cars. I’m a heavy equipment mechanic.

[@CarMechaNick]

You sure can. I take them out, it only takes me 2 hours to pull and about 2.3 for awd. I've been thinking of doing a rebuild video.

[@Androth12]

@@CarMechaNick in your experience, if a 2.4 comes in with oil consumption. How likely am I going to run into other issues? For instance. Heavy scoring on the cylinder walls, or a lip at the top. I know mileage and maintenance intervals play a role. I told my uncle it would take me a little while to get this done, but if it can be done in the vehicle, I may try it to save him some coin. Happen to have torque specs for head bolts, main caps and all that jazz? I used to have access to aldata, but no longer do. Thanks for the reply.

[@CarMechaNick]

You could hone it if needed. Usually for me it's carbon build up on the oil ring. Cam caps....89 lb in Connecting rod bolts depend on part # 90537293....18lb ft plus 100 degrees 11570825....15lb ft plus 85 degrees Head bolts...22lb ft plus 155 degrees Crank bearings...15lb ft plus 70 degrees The degrees are all done as a final pass, so you do it after all the others are at torque. The rod bolts and actuator bolts are supposed to be replaced after use.

[@LegendLength]

Would a normal heat gun help with exhaust bolts or am i wasting my time?

[@CarMechaNick]

It probably wouldn't do much. But you can get a propane or map gas torch from either the parts stores or home depot. Map is hotter so I would go that route personally. It's the yellow bottle.

[@JonnyAutomotive]

So you don’t have detach the whole wire harness, Just those main connections ?

[@CarMechaNick]

Yeah I always leave the harness in the car on these. You can take it out if you prefer but do not.

[@juanmorales4976]

Great job thank you very much for this video I'm planning to overhaul my daughter's engine. 2013 equinox 2.4.... question, do you know why these engines burn oil? If so, is there a way to correct it? thank you very much, god, bless you, you make us low-income people save some money by doing it ourselves.

[@CarMechaNick]

The rings go bad if I'm not mistaken. We do rebuilds here as well as long as the engine doesn't have a hole in it. Call GM and just get a rebuild, you don't need bearings.

[@elliotleslie3916]

Have you changed one in a captiva yet? I'm wondering if I can sneak it out by itself up top.

[@CarMechaNick]

I did do a captiva and I took off both manifolds and it came out. Its tight but it works.

[@daneast]

Is this an AWD equinox?

[@Deenasty504]

I need a video something like this but for 08 chevy malibu it has the same 2.4 eco in it. I can't a video that shows step by step on the engine removal no where.

[@CarMechaNick]

It's pretty much the exact same procedure. 👍

[@Deenasty504]

@@CarMechaNick damn I have to remove to wheel and the ball joint. Lol I don't have car lift 🤷😂

[@CarMechaNick]

@@Deenasty504 No, just undo the axle bracket from the block and axle. I need to do an updated video because I don't do them quite like this anymore.

[@frankhartford5194]

I have to remove the engine in a 13 equinox, it's awd is only difference. Rear main blew out, so I have to replace that and clean the intake. Will I have to pull the transfer case or can that stay? My lift isn't gonna be set up in time, so engine out the top is what I think my best bet is

[@CarMechaNick]

You're going to have to remove the T case to access bell bolts easier. Also don't thing the block will clear it. It's not bad removing but will leak trans fluid if you don't drain. I would still remove from the top. Take the harness off the engine in the car and leave it in the car. Remove the intake manifold, make that one of the first things as well as removing the cat. Hope that helps.

[@frankhartford5194]

@@CarMechaNick yes it does big time, first one of these for me. So a little guidance goes along ways. I figured I'd have to pull the tcase, but I'd rather do that then pull the tranny and have to drop atleast one or both sides of cradle(other KZbin video I saw did it that way). Thanks for the help

[@CarMechaNick]

Yeah we have had guys here do it them from the bottom too and I'm always confused why. It takes them 3-4 days to complete that way. I can do one of these in a day from the top. You got it no problem. Don't take the subframe out ilthats crazy.

[@Kstang2790]

You don’t drop the power train?

[@CarMechaNick]

Nope I take them through the top. Remove the intake mani it makes it fit no problem.

[@dans855]

Really nice video work and straight to the point which is nice. However, you are working way too hard on this engine. Not sure why you pulled the axles, control arm/ball joint, ECM, full exhaust, battery,.? You can pull just the engine out the top and leave all that intact. Just unbolt the cat off the manifold for the exhaust part of it. I thought you were dropping everything out the bottom until the very end.

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks man. I've not tried that. It's tight through the top. I think alldata may rec doing it through bottom based on time. I think it calls for some crazy hours. I can get one of these knocked out in about seven. If you ever try your ideas on one lmk!

[@garyjacques6139]

Thank you for the video

[@CarMechaNick]

You're welcome thanks for watching!

[@ktshoema1]

You make it look too easy! Is that an air IMPACT ratchet or just a standard air ratchet?

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks! 😊 I honestly can't remember. I know it doesn't lock your hand up when it starts to bind. I bought it so long ago.

[@JonnyAutomotive]

Awd or front wheel ?

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

Gonna pull a 2.2 diesel, can I leave on DPF and still take engine out top? - thx.

[@CarMechaNick]

Wait they made these in a 2.2D??

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

@@CarMechaNick Australia , had to remove DPF, turbo, Transfer case and lower steering rods - big job for an old man with one good hand and bad knees on a cold concrete floor - respect to You Guys ;)

[@ChristopherEverette]

How much does this cost . To getting a new engine, & labor ?

[@CarMechaNick]

That all usually depends on the shop. These engines aren't cheap. Used ones are also expensive. A used one probably close to 2200. And labor is close to 1000.

[@buzzburrowes]

I've got a 2008 Saturn Vue with the 3.6L FWD and a bad tranny. Total "shade-tree mechanic". Most complicated thing I've pulled an engine out of is a 1972 VW Bug :-P Crazy... but...Thinking about trying to do this myself. Do you think I can get the engine out the top with the transmission attached?

[@CarMechaNick]

Man I've never done that one out of the top. I take the subframe out the remove entire assembly. Hard to do at home for sure. Possible though with lots of Jack's and jack stands.

[@buzzburrowes]

@@CarMechaNick yeah, worried about trying to get the chassis high enough. I saw a video of a guy doing it to a Captiva, but he took most of the front clip apart and really took it out the front more than out the top :-)

[@CarMechaNick]

I think we have a guy in our company that does the traverse and Acadia that way. I always go out the bottom rather than front. I did a bmx 325xi from the front and told myself never again 🙃. I think its possible to get it high enough just sketchy without a lift 😅 lol.

[@tagless83]

Great job 👏🏻

[@CarMechaNick]

Thank you! 😁

[@djtblizzle]

Gets home… “How was work today babe?” “Eh, slow day. I just replaced an engine. No big deal.” 😳😳😳Impressed!!!!!

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks! I do the best I can 😊

[@stanleyblackwell2066]

Hey I have that exact same watch if it's a Casio??

[@CarMechaNick]

Haha you know it! 🤣 They're so durable.

[@gerardoseculi6991]

Good video 👌👌👌

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks!

[@jb-iw5yd]

Question- I need a head gasket- the dealer said because some of the coolant was in the oil - if they replaced the gasket its possible that the bearings could go out - so they suggested to just change the motor 🤔 - he said you fix that and 2 week or 2 months now your back because the bottom end went out - what would you suggest- I have 160.000 on now the motor I'm looking at only has 35.000 on it - I figured if im gonna spend 2200 for a head gasket- it maybe smarter to spend 2600 on a new motor plus install for 2 or 3 gran at least ill get another 5 yrs plus out of it and basically a new car - what do you guys think - help lol

[@CarMechaNick]

Man that is a tough one. The man has a point though, something else may go wrong after doing that major repair which would stink. Does the new motor have a mileage warranty?

[@jb-iw5yd]

@@CarMechaNick yes sir 5 yr warranty so ill go with my first thought and your opinion on this one - I figured it will increase the cars value a little bit and still have a engine and install warranty from the dealer huh

[@CarMechaNick]

@@jb-iw5yd That sounds like the safest route. Good luck with it all! Just keep up on maintenance, not that you don't, she should last a good while. Sometimes these ecotec engines require you to listen for excessive chain rattle 🤣😁

[@jb-iw5yd]

Yes sir you are the man and I appreciate your fast response sir

[@CarMechaNick]

No problem 😊 thanks for asking!

[@james-yn8gl]

I've seen 2 guys pull these out of an equinox from the top, wonder if I can do the same this week with a g6

[@CarMechaNick]

If its the 4 cyl for sure 👍 take off the intake manifold.

[@Elkysium]

If he had a pickle fork he wouldn't have had to mangle the spindle like he did. NEVER beat on the spindle like that!

[@CarMechaNick]

Pickle forks always rips boots. I own them I just prefer this method. Just have to be careful with aluminum. Sorry you don't approve. Some people use different approaches.

[@Elkysium]

@@CarMechaNick True, on some models it's unavoidable, but a boot is far cheaper to replace than a spindle.

[@CarMechaNick]

That's a valid point. Thanks for commenting and witching! I like the feedback!

[@Elkysium]

@@CarMechaNick Good video regardless. I am getting ready to do this job myself.

[@CarMechaNick]

Thanks, I did this job a while back. Ive found it easier to take off the intake manifold and remove all accessories and such. I should reshoot the video and I will. But good luck! 👍

[@violentmo2241]

you need to wear protective glasses when torching, you WILL be sorry later. trust me.

[@CarMechaNick]

I know I should you're right, its just easily ignored.

[@halfbakedcoatingsllc9911]

Funny.. alldata days to drop the whole cradle, motor anD trans.. this looks waaay faster

[@CarMechaNick]

Sometimes it's best to assess this situation and do what looks easiest to you. I won't lie though, that has bit me in the ass 🤣

[@dunnrite8299]

Hack mode 😂😂 im straight

[@CarMechaNick]

I’m

[@TonyFlores-f9x]

I can’t believe you didn’t heat up them cat nuts

[@Johnnyreengo]

It looked pretty low on oil 😂😂

[@JosephAgee-y2l]

is the process with a 2012 terrain the same as the equinox 2.4

[@JosephAgee-y2l]

is the process with a 2012 terrain the same as the equinox 2.4