Chevy 2.2 Ecotec Engine Assembly | Engine Rebuild

[@willischristmasshowwillis7362]

I am overhauling my granddaughter's 2008 Cobalt 2.2L, this video series was perfect!!!

[@timmys_garage2023]

Thank you bro, best video ever, I feel like I have less anxiety, trying to rebuild this engine now

[@DefundtheIRS1776]

This was a great rebuild series. I would like to see a Ford BOSS or coyote next. Thanks for good videos

[@diverseillusion767]

best 4 cylinder gm ever made

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

I prefer the old iron Duke 2.5

[@dahof2789]

... said no one ever

[@jarrettblakemore4676]

​@@dahof2789said him and me

[@LocalSwizzle]

​@@Jihadbearzwithgunz wasn't that one prone to head gasket leaks?

[@ShaneLewis-y6q]

Your wrong. Them are some of the worst 4 cylinders trust me I'd know. I race em. I think the 2.2 pushrods are way better then eco techs

[@floydbaker3333]

Good job walking through everything step by step.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@floydbaker3333 Thanks! This was a fun project 🙂

[@JRobert111111]

Very informative and pleasant to watch the whole video! Somewhere along the line I missed what was initially wrong with this engine requiring a rebuild. Could you enlighten me please? Thanks much!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks JRobert! So, this Cobalt's journey starts here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eamndYxmq9Sia80 One of my earlier videos.

[@Splitthatpie]

Where would one star it’s a Eco tech all of them are junk at about 125,000 miles at least you need to do timing chains and shit on them by 160,000 miles. They’re drinking 2 quarts every 400 miles so

[@JRobert111111]

@@Splitthatpie Hard to get what you're trying to say. I'd start with English classes to begin with.

[@Splitthatpie]

@@JRobert111111 English class for what I speak three different languages how about you?? back to your mother’s basement with you?

[@chrisogilvie2185]

One of the best and most informative videos I’ve come across. Great job and thank you sir

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@chrisogilvie2185 Thanks! Glad this video is helpful 🙂

[@chrisogilvie2185]

I’m looking to change my piston rings on my 2013 terrain soon. Which rings did you use?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@chrisogilvie2185 These were from Engine Tech. They are a decent brand. But if possible I would recommend Mahle/ Clevite or Hastings.

[@chrisogilvie2185]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive awesome thanks for the advice ! 😁

[@randellgribben9772]

this is the funniest video shop has seen..., thanks for the laughs.. sent this video to a few other shops so they can watch it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@saintjhon4294]

How about giving constructive criticism instead of trying to seem like you're better. Loser.

[@kevinmartin1679]

Say you a cocky pos without saying it

[@cameron3983]

Great video! 07 hhr has a ticking sound at 230k mi, might just rebuild for fun w a turbo

[@normanward9423]

Excellent video

[@mynorm3342]

great instructional video.

[@noahdomerese3034]

Video was very helpful. Did you reuse the connecting rod and main girdle bolts or did you replace them? I cannot find them anywhere

[@johnbrooks2122]

How do you know that the tensioner goes in that groove when you're screwing it in

[@monfoxtrot3123]

mine (Z22SE) is leaking some oil and it's gathering just behind the oil filter, there is a crevice there. I wonder if it's the valve gasket. But it seems bone dry.

[@Shadow_Sky79]

Mine had a pinhole in the plastic oil filter cover that let oil seep out under pressure.

[@JustinMitchell-g6v]

Would you recommend using copper spray-a-gasket by permatex on the cylinder head gasket?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@JustinMitchell-g6v Good question. It's not needed. Getting a quality brand gasket is all you need 👍

[@jonathanamberson7912]

Where did you purchase the main crankshaft girdle bolts?

[@luthers_janitorial1995]

Bought my 2.4 na cobalt SS new in 2006…220,000 miles and still running strong. Only problem is the oil cooler is starting to leak.

[@xilliam8373]

what bolts did u use for what block holes

[@lightskinanticsjiggin8129]

Nice !

[@MustangKevin69]

How much dose that motor weigh with out head on it doing one for my wife that the timmer chain guide broke in a million parts and a bolt was found on the bottom where the oil pain meets that 2nd main crank case trying to see if we could lift it out by hand no life thinking its about 350 400lbs at most

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

That's a good question, I don't know the answer to. I think bending over the car to lift something that heavy would be very difficult. A cheap engine hoist costs around $100 and would save your back.

[@geraldflint819]

The handle is the piece you used on the first part of removing

[@bobbyboucher65]

Love the video!! it's going to help so much! you keep referring to "the manual" for all the torque specs and info. What one do you use and where do you get it?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks! The manual I use is from Identifix.

[@johnbrooks2122]

Do u think it's possible to change 1 rod bearing without taking the crankcase off ???got spun bearing

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

You can replace the rod bearings by removing the oil pan. It's relatively simple to do. Make sure the crankshaft journal is still good before putting on the new bearings or it will have all been for nothing. A damaged crankshaft would need to be replaced.

[@randellgribben9772]

he's a pro!!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@daleclark1479]

Wrong you cant get to the rod caps without removing the crankcase

[@Shadow_Sky79]

You'll have to remove the oil pan and the bed plate. If the engine isn't upside down, you'll have to remove the crank too or it'll want to fall out when the bed plate is removed.

[@waterfrommatthias5601]

I cant find any 2.4 ecotec engine overhaul videos on KZbin. Is this 2.2 ecotec rebuild applicable to rebuilding a 2.4 ecotec engine?

[@waterfrommatthias5601]

They look so similar; I assume the displacement is the only difference?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@waterfrommatthias5601 What year is your 2.4? I'll look at the manual and see if they are similar.

[@waterfrommatthias5601]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive It is from a 2013 chevy Equinox. Thank you very much for your help!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@waterfrommatthias5601 They are very similar engines with minor differences. What I recommend is getting a manual that shows you the torque specs and assembly sequence. Even a cheap Haynes manual should have that information. You can use this video as a visual aid if needed. But none of the parts in the description will match your 2013. Hopefully that helps

[@waterfrommatthias5601]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive I see, I'll buy a manuel and fix it that way then. Thank you very much for the information.

[@LUVNSHMEV]

Awesome video! What rebuild kit did you end up using? And you said you put new connecting rods in? Where did you get those? I know there is a TSB for connecting rods bending in these (destroyed my engine) I was just curious if there is a brand you recommend for avoiding that in the future

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Everything came from Rockauto. The kit was mostly Enginetech. I can't recommend this kit though. The head gasket didn't seal and the injector o-rings were too small. I would recommend Mahle for metal components and Fel-Pro for gaskets if it's available.

[@JCGible]

What kit did you get? 🙂

[@LUVNSHMEV]

I was following the book and noticed it looks like you let the tensioner spring out instead of resetting it. I've noticed issues when I set it and try to to suggest the book does and set it. Would you just purchase it in sprung?

[@danman9017]

tks

[@ampecsu]

I have not put my cylinder head back on yet because I cant tell were a small, hollow, cylindrical piece that fell off when I removed the head, goes.... Half of it is worn like it's some type of dowel pin but its smaller t hanthe 2 on the block but it may have fallen from the top part of the head...

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@ampecsu I'm sorry I can't think of what that might be. There are only two dowels in the block. The bottom of the head doesn't have anything removable except the valves. The top of the head has lifters that are round but they are big and easily identifiable. I've been thinking about it but can't think of anything 😕

[@ampecsu]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive Thx. I'm finally getting around to finishing this up thanks mostly to your vids. Just looking up if I should pour oil in the head before putting the valve cover on... put gear oil or whatever on the lobs along with the red grease the machine shop guy put on the camshafts...

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@ampecsu You should have enough lubricant as is but it never hurts to add more. You can pour all 5 quarts in now before the cover goes back on if you'd like 👍

[@jeesjm27]

Gracias .....gracias ...gracias

[@geraldflint819]

Just for your information the handle is the other part you use First it slides down over it

[@thesysxploits09]

Hello, good evening, excellent video, I want to repair the engine of my ecotec car 2.2 Chevy Malibu 2005 classic, could you sell me the manual?

[@John-yo9jz]

Im sure many mechanics circle the bolthole

[@nathan_bruh.comedy9725]

Tbh it seems more complicated than it is as long as you know basic knowledge about engines you could tear one apart and put it back together with minimal problems with reassembly.

[@jeremyarnold1979]

This is NOT how to lap the valves at all don't do it this way. Your not breaking the glaze you are creating a matched surface so it seals and this is supposed to be a back and fourth motion with slight advancements 360 degrees circle.

[@Braapcity]

You didn't detail cam shaft installation and cam caps. This video is mediocre at best

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

8:58 hope this is what you're looking for.

[@randellgribben9772]

we watched it our shop...lots of laughs, watching this ' pro ' offering advice, and showing how to build this Ecotec engine🤣🤣🤣

[@dahof2789]

... let me call you a wahhhmublance! Big baby troll.