P0016 code Ecotec 1.4 timing chain replacement

Hello everyone! Thanks for tuning in. I know this is a LONG video, but I could not find a video that goes into detail enough for this type of job. We are replacing the timing chain in this 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. These engines are the same for the Chevy Cruze, and others such as the Vauxhall and Opel line up.
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[@user-ti4dd9pu2k]

Thank you for comprehensive detailed information. I am a level 3 Toyota technician with 49 years experience working on many types of vehicles in England UK. So not being very familiar with this particular engine I searched for more information and your video is by far the best and most informative.Good job.

[@neilscott2852]

Hi I'm in the UK and I was absolutely dreading doing this job on my Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 turbo however after watching the video carefully I cracked on with it and you made what looked like a terrifying job a lot easier to do so for that I thank you greatly. I also appreciate the time you've taken to help DIY mechanics like myself and others. Best regards Neil.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

That makes me so happy! Proud of you for tackling this job. Thanks for watching.

[@dustina6261]

This is a very great video for a common repair on these engines. Overall this repair is very involved, and pretty time intensive and I’m extremely glad I chose to do it rather than haul it in someplace. This definitely isn’t your typical 1hr brake or hub job…I’m about halfway through mine right now as we speak and ready to start assembling everything back together this week. So far everything has been pretty straight forward and easy going so I don’t foresee any issues cranking her back up!

[@robertbowes1001]

Hi I’m from Kingston upon Hull, England I’ve done loads of these chains even more on the older Engines basically the same engine just modernised I love how simple they are.

[@joshmeusling3983]

I thank you for the indepth video. I just got a 15 buick Encore and didn't realize what it needed. Ended up needing a timing chain etc. Never have I attempted it. So I was glad when I found your video. The orange guide on my car was completely gone. So I am learning alot.

[@garyleeper6473]

This is a great video! I helped me out tremendously. I am doing the same exact work on my Sonic I did take your advice and did not remove the A/C compressor. I guess my only critique would be to show torque specs for all applications. Thank so much! 👍

[@donbrock7885]

Yeah man One of if not the best presentation Iv ever watched Very thorough and easy to follow Thank you From KY

[@daleplueckhahn388]

Great video. This really helped me out. Only video I could find that REALLY show how to do this. Thanks

[@rogermillard3677]

I just discovered this vid. You did an awesome job detailing everything about this job. You are very talented young man. Keep doing what your doing. Thnx

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks Roger!

[@raymondjones3453]

I am from the u k I am a mechanic. I have done plenty of the older engines. On corsadbut was apprehensive. About the newer engine. But after watching your video which I found very helpful. It is not much different to the old engine very helpful video thank you

[@jlmknight]

Thanks for the beautifully detailed video, going to attempt this in the summer!.

[@kwalls3690]

I have a 1.8 with a blown head gasket. You took all the questions away. Very thorough. Thank you!!!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@genaugmen4505]

Very thorough video. I very much appreciate the effort put into it.

[@johnchadwick4506]

I agree with James Reed. I did all of this myself but the timing tool kit I got had no instructions with it so, as you said, because there was more than one position to install the pulse generator wheel I wasn't certain I had it correct until I saw your vid. Thanks.

[@thund3rmc]

Working at OPEL in Germany. I can tell you from now on we always pull off the oil pan, reason is the timing cover is not guided by the bolt but by the oilpan. The cover will never be in the right place again causing the oil pump to not fit dead center in the middle of the hole down there. Everything back together and either it makes a horrible siren sound right after the job or a few months after. End of the story is a broken pump and cover, happend a few times now. Replacing those and putting the oil pan last is the solution to that problem. What an awful design they did there.

[@us3804]

Hey thx for the advice but from what year is this freaking system is on? I have 2013 1,4 turbo benzin meriva, should i also do what you said?

[@u151t8]

Fantastic video. I'm from the UK with a Vauxhall Corsa with the same engine. I'm not a mechanic and after lots of research and following this video with others I replaced head gasket, all timing components and clean up the valve train at the side of a main road. Works great now.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.

[@ethanchapman381]

I have a question. What way dose the camshafts go if you have to pull the head?

[@us3804]

Bravo, could you pls share your opinion and important points that we should heed?

[@Vinyl.remedy]

Thank you for the time you took to share your knowledge with us, one of the best explained videos I've seen. Great job, greetings from a Bosnian living in Germany

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching, Mirza!

[@bentleynorton6843]

Just watched this video. Have the head off of one putting it back on tomorrow. First time doing this job and I feel much more comfortable timing it up now, thank you!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Good luck with the job, and thanks for watching! You can do it!

[@bullet2monkey]

An amazing video and way in depth. Thank you for making this! And for linking the tool.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

No problem Jacob, thanks for watching!

[@MrElricBlackheart]

Very informative. I have had issues with my timing cover before and I wish I had seen your video before attempting it the first time.

[@larryarenstein5683]

This is very very helpful especially about the tone Wheels I bought the tool wasn't paying attention on where the original setup for the tone Wheels were you showed it to me you are the man . And keep it up job well done thank you for the info

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@dwaynekirk3059]

Awesome job, great video. Love all the detail!

[@Vector32XL]

What a wonderful video I don't think you can ask for anything better thank you.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jamesreed7732]

Thank you for this video you’re the only one I’ve found that shows how to time the cam phasers this is going to save me a lot of work not having to tear the whole engine down again to time the phasers thanks I’m from ohio

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching James, and good luck with your repair!

[@user-dn5op2df6b]

very good helpful video, I'm from the UK and have a Vauxhall astra that has the same engine, I'm a mechanic myself but never done one of these timing chain replacements so found your video very informative.👍

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching j!

[@deewilliams2607]

Absolutely the best video for timing on the echo tech I’ve seen

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much! A lot of work went into it.

[@deewilliams2607]

I have a question okay on those ton wheels those the little round things has be exciting like in that picture u had meaning the on right side is touching the tool , or as long as the tool fits on there u fine ?

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

@@deewilliams2607 the tool has to fit on there with no resistance. Sorry for the late reply, I just saw the notification.

[@brunelappasamy3222]

Thank you Sir for every little details,that could become handy in the future. Brunel from Mauritius

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-cg7ir4ig4b]

Excellent video. I just pulled the head off, antifreeze in cylinders 2 and 3. Nice to see exactly how this timing goes back together. I don't think you could have made a better video. The video is right where you need it and great quality along with very informative. Thanks.

[@lewnannyrichardson1650]

This is exactly what I needed from a video. Thanks Mr B. Just saved my daughter's car ( broke a sparkplug in the head and need to remove the head to get the faulty plug out). Just bought the tool kit. Thanks again. I will let you know if it works out for me. I also need to put new head bolts THANKS, THANKS, THANKS. New Brunswick Canada.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

That’s awesome! Glad I could help and sorry you had this misfortune. It happens to the best of us. Thanks for watching!

[@eugenuku]

Thank you for all details amazing so important to know ahead what to do. bless you!

[@aaronwoodard4413]

Best video I could find on it. Thanks for taking time to make this. This motor is a pain in the ass.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Aaron!

[@jackmmmmsayn836]

Great video really helped me in the uk on the 1.4 Vauxhall Astra

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your repair!

[@op-tim_auto]

Awesome job! I've done dozens of these engines,(Opel brand) that's all i repair, and let me tell you that you did a fantastic job! By the book, literally.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much for that OP!

[@komanemaredi1531]

Perfect perfection

[@ssss-df5qz]

By the book is with sump removed. This is risky, if the timing case isn't centered on the Crank, the oil pump can whine and you have to take the whole thing off again. Qq

[@georgeionescu9666]

@@AutoScholarwithMrB Hello, very good job, at what kilometers or miles you recomand to replace the timing chain kit at this tipe of engine gm opel, chevrolt. I have the same engine with 58000 miles with OCI at 4200miles, 70% off miles is in traffic jam city. At what miles do you recomand to replace preventivitly the timing chain kit

[@jgn593]

​@@georgeionescu9666only when you get a rattle noise at cold start. Or when there is a code.

[@bobh8689]

Excellent video especially when it it gets setting the timing / cams . Thanks you very much

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much for watching Bob! Glad I could help.

[@matthewspearman1617]

Good video. I have done this job on chevy cruze and I found it was always the guides that caused the failure not the chain.

[@LEROYDANIELSON]

Love the video currently rebuilding one of these motors just ordered the tool kit

[@chrishaferman568]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Very hepful

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevebuffinton1094]

Great video, good job. That 41 dollar kit was 41 bucks a year ago is now 54 bucks. Thank your president for that folks.

[@robertshilts9662]

Just bought it for $37 on Amazon last week🤷‍♂️. No thanks to the guy in office though…

[@CNCMatrix]

​@@robertshilts9662 How's that 401k doing? And your health insurance?. Your grocery bill. Paying for gas at the pump. Your electric bill. Your heating bill? Just because you got $4 off one item means President Poopytants is doing a good job? Brother, we're now on the verge of WW3. If this was "orange man bad" currently in office he would literally be crucified.

[@reynaldoclaveria100]

You are very patient and kind man. Your video is very useful excellent and alot of merit.keep up the good work.

[@spddevelopments79]

just about to do this job on a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in the UK, engine code B14NET. Excellent video, everything i needed to know, even torque specs to save me looking them up! Im going to pull my sump to fish out the smashed up guides on mine though! great job, thanks!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@emmanuelmavunga1680]

i am watching from Windhoek in Namibia and I have actually enjoyed and leant a lot as I am actually working on my Opel Corsa

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your repair!

[@lonniewilson7]

Thank you good job first time I seen you on KZbin I see you have many followers I definitely subscribed right away keep up the good work we need people like you

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!

[@PietLerala-cw8qq]

Thanks a lot ,I struggled a lot with my a14net astra ,but watching at the video my car is running pretty well. Thanks a lot.keep doing the gud work. Big up!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Piet, I am so happy you were able to fix this yourself! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelteshome9224]

Thank you Sir, you're a life Saver, if it wasn't for this video I wouldn't have done cylinder head gasket job on 2016 Buick Encore 1.6 liter turbo engine. I've followed your guidance all the way through and everything has worked out . May God bless you for sharing your experience and knowledge for all of us !

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@JacoProductions]

Great help thanks. I replaced the head gasket on a Opel / vauxhall astra and have cam position sensors codes come up. I used the locking pins and adjuster tool, but somethings not right, going to strip down and readjust this weekend. Thanks for the thorough guide, this is a big job without having to film it! Cheers mate!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Good luck with your repair Nathan! Thanks for watching.

[@JacoProductions]

@@AutoScholarwithMrB quick question, does the position of the cam sprockets matter, or is it only the phase discs that need alignment? I forgot to mark the position of the sockets before I dissembled the head! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

@@JacoProductions just the discs and the cams have to be locked in the rear, hope this helps!

[@us3804]

Appreciate the effort here, thank you man..

[@NiPPonD3nZ0]

I'm about to buy a 2015 Opel Astra Sports Tourer with this engine, and I'm the one who is gonna service it outside of warranty. Your video made me feel very at ease about working on a timing chain engine. Usually I prefer a timing belt engine because they are not required to remove engine covers like this one, but this does not look very bad to do... Best regards from Portugal!!!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Andre! Good luck with your purchase.

[@rienkvandenberg9103]

Great video! I need to do a repair on a leaking timing chain cover. When I have to take of the chain I might just replace it as wel. Kind regards, from the Netherlands!

[@jagenjagen815]

Thanks for this video can understand how the system

[@michaelmain1990]

Thank you for this, I'm about to do some head work on my cruze from my timing chain jumping and actually damaging valves

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Oof! Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching, and good luck with the repair.

[@itz_hunted3788]

Ayyyyy welcome to the club, how many times have you replaced your PCV valves and water pump? 98k miles and I’ve had both go out twice

[@alexgardiner3977]

Thank you sir nice video am working on this same engine right now but I didn't loose the camshaft sprokets because I don't have the special tool but I'll try my best to get it right so keep up your good work sir

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Ive been at a loss with a p0017 even after cleaning, swapping, and replacing the actuator along with cleaning the valves. Your last vid on this car was extremely helpful and I can't thank you enough for these videos. Im going to pop the valve cover off now and see if it jumped a tooth. If I end up having to do the timing im debating doing the head gasket too since the car has 120k and from what I've heard its not uncommon for this motor to need a head gasket at some point in its short life. Thanks again

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for the compliment and good luck with the repair!

[@iainhogg9830]

I am from Scotland , I believe this engine has its origins from Opel of Germany, this presentation was outstanding excellent in every way have done this job myself on Opel Corsa s, the only point that may not clear to a newbie was the detailed setting of the exhaust cam phase unit, the inlet one being locked in position but a view of the exhaust cam for some would have been very informative, but once again well done , huge respect

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for the compliments Iain!

[@antoniojesusgonzalezportil6196]

Thankyou. I'm from Spain . I did this job 3 years ago with an 1.2 ecotech engine, which is quite similar to this one. And i May do this again because i lost some power and hearing noise againg when the engine is cold. I think i used a very cheap new parts. Next time it won't be so. This is the best video i've seen until now. ..

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Antonio! Good luck with your repair.

[@johnsnow1355]

That crankshaft hold absolutely has to hold all the pressure when u are removing and installing the balancer torque to yield bolt that's it's job actually.

[@universalkyel3574]

thank you for taking the time and all the detail for this video. Awesome.! Liked and subed!

[@underworldheroes1]

Very helpful video, thank you so much. I am currently rebuilding my daughters engine from scratch from the bottom up after getting it back in a 1000 pieces from a dishonest company who literally stripped the engine to a bare shell, damaging lots of parts as they went. I was unsure about the timing so thanks so much. Great video. 👍

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

😂

[@rogersmaghrajh3694]

From a mechanical background, I understand your explanation very well. I have not work with this type vehicle but very similar to other old timing chain vehicles. I very much like the way you work expressly the the cleaning of old gasket and other part. Well done this help a lot with understanding how to remove and replace new parts also cam settings. Well done 😊😊

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much!

[@rogersmaghrajh3694]

I have to watch more of your vidieos

[@daddi04]

Excellent video; by far the most comprehensive and helpful I've been able to find. Thank for taking the time to post. Just finished this job on my daughter's 2015 Sonic. Only one criticism.. I don't think you stated that some water pump bolts are actually holding the timing cover in place. Luckily, I realized this before prying too hard and snapping the cover. Thanks again!!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Glad you finished your repair, and thanks for watching!

[@hoferjia9464]

Your video helps a lot! Thank you for the video

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruslanmerdeev1742]

thank u a lot for producing this guide! save me throughtout first ever chain replacement)))

[@ernierebicek8639]

Fantastic Job. Very well filmed and narrated. I am about to start replacing a 1.4L eco blown head gasket so as long as i've got so much apart, thought it would be a good idea to proactively replace the chain and water pump. Again really enjoyed your video

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks a lot Ernie! Good luck with your repair.

[@gindipig]

Awesome video and very detailed, just one suggestion. I think it would be satisfying to see the start up after the repair.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Completely understand! Unfortunately the shop was about to be closed so I have to cut things short. Thanks for watching!

[@alexgardiner3977]

Nice video am in Nassau Bahamas and am doing a head job now on a 2013 Buick encore and this video is a good help because i never did this particular engine before so thanks again i may email you soon ok be bless always 🙏

[@daviesautotyres5756]

Thank you for the video really helpful love step by step videos you explain it really good am working on a vaxhuall corsa and am watching from UK just outside Glasgow

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@daviesautotyres5756]

@@AutoScholarwithMrB your welcome

[@tonywakerley5081]

Cheers very informative Tony UK.

[@kwikmechanic6844]

Excellent video!

[@jasonturner1590]

Thank you so much, straight to the point .. great video.. you are the Best..

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@loveshy007]

very comprehensive video indeed !

[@michaellamb9145]

This helped me out a lot. Thank you very much.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Michael! Always glad to help.

[@mikepryor5152]

very useful video expained the vvt system very well .. will use it when i change the head gasket on a vauxhall corsa vvt

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Good luck with your repair Mike!

[@javiermorales-sw2fe]

Thank you best video .explain right .100% thanks I spent 2 hours .tried by my self find this video .5 minutes thanks again

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephludwig1126]

Thank You For All Your Instruction.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching, Joseph!

[@vilianbasha1893]

Thank you for the video

[@pietrotocco230]

Ottimo lavoro e molto ben spiegato ,grazie

[@ethanstrawder6989]

Thankyou so much for making this video and taking the time to properly explain things. I've got one that needs lifters and the timing sprockets have to come out with the cams and there's no way I'm gonna pay a shop the 2k plus that they've quoted me for it when I can do it myself now

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Ethan, and good luck with the repair! :)

[@ethanstrawder6989]

@@AutoScholarwithMrB thanks, I'm hoping it goes well. I'll be tackling it this upcoming weekend

[@CharlesEvans-jw7zm]

Best video yet on 1.4

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Charles!

[@natebean151]

To help with coolant draining the timing does have torques srew in middle of cover to help drain out coolant if helps anyone

[@readyend]

Thanks You great job

[@khalidzahiq3374]

fantastic video. thank you

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thank you Khalid!

[@raulnunez2552]

Brother good knowledge is worth a million bucks God bless

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks so much Raul!

[@barry4642]

Great video really good recommend before starting the job i am in the uk england ❤

[@geraldbunner1913]

good job man... thank you very helpful

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@saulayala5206]

Great video thanks NC.

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching!

[@smithacazeau7546]

Awesome video! Thanks for your time to shoot that video. GM recommends to remove the oil pan to properly perform that work which is important. But, I noticed you skipped that step. I know why. In order to remove the oil pan you'd need to remove the transfer case as well. It's a lot of work, waste of time. GM could easily do better because it's possible. However, I found a very easy way to remove the oil pan without going through all the unnecessary headaches that GM recommends. There's absolutely no reasons for that. Thanks again!

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching! And you are correct, the oil pan removal is not necessary for this repair since it uses a chemical gasket.

[@tarakai2]

Hi... Can you give some details on the easy sump removal system ? we have just taken on a Holden Trax that has filings in the oil filter and I feel dropping the sump is the only way to check for further filings and maybe kerf on the oil pick up strainer. thanks. Tarakai

[@jonathanhensley1757]

Awesome video you are a great teacher. Any diyer with mechanical background can do it solely with this video.

[@jazzmann4528]

thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills, really helped me out ! keep it up . jazz from united kingdom

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching, jazz!

[@donfino1095]

Perfect!Good job! Greetings from Germany

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Thanks for watching Don!

[@SanjokGurung]

Hi there, very informative video. Can the timing cover be removed without taking the water pump off ??

[@giannivalenza1751]

Thank you so much for your video. Only one question: you torqued the two shaftcams bolt h24 only 30° and not 60° deg as requested. There is a reason for that?

[@stevelaupert7878]

Thanks great video. Does the pen for the crank has to insert flush to the flange? It looks like yours was flush to the block. Thanks 🙏

[@eugenuku]

Watching from UK

[@linedanceaxel]

thanks for your video, it helped me a lot

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Glad to hear that!

[@tomas5116]

excelente trabajo fantastic job

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Gracias Tomas!

[@MichaelStenander]

Hi. I'm watching your video from Copenhagen Denmark (DK):) Fantastic video

[@AutoScholarwithMrB]

Greetings from the United States! Thanks for watching.

[@gabrielpastor9044]

Thanks for the video. I have a question, Im doing exactly the same work but Im looking to replace the sprockets are those have an specific side or mark? Thanks

[@ianlouden7939]

On the older Z14 engine the crank shaft pulley had to be tightened BEFORE the cams, the chain pulley on the crankshaft could rotate a few degrees if its not tight! It is also worth doing a full 2 rotations of the crank and re check the camshafts are timed again, this will take up any slack that may be in the chain. I have now done 4 of these on the Z14 all with internal water leaks on the gasket, is the A14 just as prone to this failure?

[@bonkemadikane8390]

Thank you for this video..all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 Please help me out..the exhaust camshaft gear turns and then locks and not turn the camshaft and only turns the chain, then the camshaft jumps out of timing.. And how do the camshaft lobes sit, I mean which direction do they point to for them to be really on timing I do have the locking tool but it's my first time using it Thank you in advance

[@robertshilts9662]

So the crankshaft spins twice for every revolution of the camshafts. That would mean if you were not on the power stroke on Top dead center you would spin the crankshaft 360 degrees not 180 degrees.. correct?

[@waynebauer2770]

Excellent video, I'm about to do this job. This was very informative. One thing, wouldn't you want to leave the crank lock tool in place so that you an tighten the crank bolt?