Vauxhall / Opel / Chevrolet - A14XER Engine - Timing Chain Replacement

[@alancutler2686]

Excellent, detailed video, Thank you. Just done mine on a Corsa 1.2 with the 1.2 XER engine, which is identical. The top guide, and non tensioner guide were in pieces as in video. Car had thrown up a P0017 fault code, and engine was rattlinng badly for the first few seconds then ran well. Fiddly job but do able, greatly helped by watching this video.

[@sterling6860]

Just a tip young fella ,Always put a rag above the oil sump just in case you drop something it will prevent you from digging it out ,also the spark plug tubes .Very well made video very calm no silly rock music and very well narrated.

[@JohhnyLooker]

Two days by 5 hours to be exact if u r not in a hurry, and fixing all minor, (potentially future) issues on the way. But the video is tops. I like the calm logical first person view u sync in. And the proper removal and cleaning of oil sink.

[@adamsamm3158]

Would you mind explaining what else you changed at the same time? I'm considering replacing the lifters but not camshafts or carrier caps. Anything else worth changing? Cheers :)

[@ShAzEbMuGhAl]

I have a question please and first of all Thank You so much for such a nice and detailed video. The question is can you please tell is which company timing chain have you bought please ? 😊

[@maverick6631]

I'm amazed that chain hadn't skipped several teeth, or even snapped, seeing the state of the guides! I've found broken guides are not uncommon on these vvt ecotec engines, even with a good service history. I recommend always to buy a kit that includes a new crankshaft sprocket, as worn teeth on the old one will quickly ruin a new chain, however, the (expensive) cam sprockets don't usually need replacing unless oil changes have been severely neglected. On the new top guide, check the tiny oil hole is clear before fitting. When I do this job I use a large piece of card and poke each bolt from the timing cover through it in sequence as I go. There are several different sizes/ lengths and it's vital not to mix them up. As an aside, Vauxhall have changed the recommended oil spec for these petrol engines. It's now dexos 1 part 2, instead of dexos 2. Mannol do this spec for a good price on the bay.

[@MrTeeass]

Could you send me the full name of the oil? Thanks a lot

[@gonzomonzo1000]

What's the oil name please is it manol w30 ?

[@serhiyhryhoretskyy7435]

The best explained video I seen up now. Thanks you!

[@andyfssmith]

This video has been so helpful. Thanks for taking the time putting it together.

[@paulinewhittall956]

Fabulous video explains every step thank you!!

[@mikespink1965]

excellent and VERY helpful video. Thank you

[@andreypolygraf7137]

Молодец. Цены за работу ваших сервисных мастерских огромные...

[@KENNETHNORTON-k7h]

Great tutorial, really helped😊many thanks

[@markkiernan8007]

Cheers did mine today, pretty straight forward 👍

[@dansilful]

Hi Bennie! Why didn’t you replace the top two camshaft gears?

[@s.v.universe4431]

Well done! Thank you allot.

[@jirispachman898]

Thank you wery much for the info! You saved me money and time working. Thank you again👍

[@130jer]

Thanks to this video followed step by step and me and my brother done the job over a weekemd.Thanks to Bennies Britian.

[@evisguzman3184]

Beautiful job , I’m doing it too same engine , well done 🔩⚙️🔧👍🏻

[@mf-vu1dn]

Great video, is that oil on the water pump bolts? As noticed on mine there is a tiny amount of oil appearing in the water expansion tank. No exhaust fumes. Just thinking could be coming from the water pump gasket.

[@paulMason-zm4kr]

Do you know if this guide is the same for a a14nel astra gtc engine please

[@MrG_Academy]

Hello brother, my A14XER is smoking non stop the mechanic has changed the rings and the head has been serviced replacing all the seals and guides to no avail. Can swop the engines and use the Z14XER instead?

[@paulMason-zm4kr]

Quick question do you think it's possible to undo the top guide and slide it out and then slide in a new 1 without actually doing the chain. If I somehow lock the chain from moving do you think that's possible to just slide it in and out

[@alancutler2686]

Yes you can. It will slide in place without disturbing the camshaft cogs. However you must check that the chain guides are in good condition, as damage caused to the top guide will be the result of a slack chain.When tight the chain should barely make contact with the top guide. Just done mine and the top guide and the non tension guide were in pieces as in video.

[@MrSundio]

@BenniesBritain thanks for an excellent video, please can you tell me what kit you used and where you bought all the parts as there are so many to choose from

[@lavina58]

Thanks for this awesome video 🙌👌😊👍🍀💞

[@nsoper19]

did you drop the sump to check for bits of chain guide?

[@benjaminrodrigues6257]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@piotrbeba8356]

How did you lock the shaft to tighten the gear?

[@VanbergMateus]

O senhor está de parabéns pelo belo trabalho, ótima explicação, ótima qualidade de vídeo. Tudo bem explicado! Me ajudou muito! Top demais o vídeo

[@kirwanjohn101]

Great video, nice slow pace. Very good microphone and headset used. No chit chat, trying to be everyone's best mate, much appreciated. Have you done a timing belt or chain before?

[@BenniesBritain]

Thank you for the positive feedback, I have done several timing belts in the past but this was my first timing chain.

[@nunogoncalves24]

Hello friend, how many km should I change the chain? Compliments

[@pacman7959]

What timing kit manufacturer did you use? Did you notice any quality difference

[@mjbayley2010]

Hi Bennies what is the torque when tightening the crank shaft pulley ?

[@thetigerkingkhalsa]

After how many kilometres have you changed the timing chain..???

[@liamharrison6793]

Hi, did a timing chain change for code ‘p0016’ replaced camshaft due to damage on the end where the tool goes, now I’m getting low compression in 3 cylinders, do the cam pulleys need to be set at 12o clock as they were rotated separate to the camshaft?

[@naturescandy3986]

Is it worth putting in a BGA brand kit

[@johanbergqvist5357]

Would be nice if you could write torque value for all screws, great video👍

[@us3804]

Have you found any website about torque values?

[@us3804]

Great vid. But one thing i need to know is; left side of the chain is tightend automatically by the tensioner but the right side tightness just depends on how loose we leave it, there is no tensioner spring. How do we know and arrange the exact looseness on right side?

[@maverick6631]

The right hand guide rail is located positively by a dowel and only fits in one position. It is not adjustable.

[@marcinszaanski3453]

Any idea why would i get p0016 and p0017 after changing the timing chain like you did? Had the same timing kit.

[@AndriesMotholo]

There are three chances,you didn't lock crank, 2 the chain is slightly bigger, 3 you didn't adjust the VVT cams,old adjustment was meant for old chain

[@alexandrupatrascu9067]

Very well! Job Done! 👍

[@SeanCasey-v3l]

Hi ... how do you seal the bottom of the timing cover against the sump ?

[@BenniesBritain]

I used "Wynns Black Gasket Maker" to seal the bottom of the timing cover against the sump, this was easier than removing the exhaust and the sump to fit a new gasket

[@棚からぼた餅-u4g]

オペルの車を見かけなくなって久しいけど再輸入する予定は有りますか？☺️

[@MrPjay1966]

Great video explains it all !

[@mk2fiestamyproject462]

Hi I'm not sure you will reply as it was so long ago you did the job, did you have to drop the oil sump pan to refit the timing cover ? Any reply appreciated

[@BenniesBritain]

Hi, I never bothered to remove the sump as it involved unbolting the exhaust and I couldn`t get the exhaust bolts undone. Just clean the timing cover, use a new gasket, and where the timing cover meets the sump use something like Wynns Gasket Maker, or a high temperature liquid gasket to form a seal between the cover and sump.

[@mk2fiestamyproject462]

@BenniesBritain appreciate the reply, and a great informative video 👍

[@mariusgrigoras1655]

​​​@@BenniesBritain thanks for the helpful video. I did mine a few days ago, but I have a strange noise when driving(not really sure how to describe it, I have a video). Usually it is at 1500 to 2500 rpm. The chain is not rattling. I did not try to redo the vvts, but i placed the tool on top of them before and after and everything was in place. No error codes shown. Any ideas? Thanks! 🍻

[@electr.fldlc.1653]

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[@plymouthy36]

Hi Bennie, great video, I think i'll be attempting this in the near future, don't suppose you live anywhere near Chester and fancy helping lol? Seriously though, can you describe the symptoms the car had? On our meriva it basically rattles for like a split second upon startup just as it fires up, sound familiar?

[@BenniesBritain]

My car would rattle for a good few minutes until the engine gets warm, people standing by would comment that it sounded like a diesel and not a petrol, I do have a video on here of the engine sound kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZyYY2uFj6mikLc

[@plymouthy36]

@BenniesBritain ah brill, ours sounds like that but for a split second only, perhaps il take it to garage for diagnosis?

[@markconnor269]

Hey great video mate 👌 i was wondering if you needed to slacken the cam pulley's and then tension the chain but you didn't so happy days 👌

[@obaidkhan6677]

Hello Bennie, just about to do the same job and it seems my guides have also shattered, was interested in how you managed to clear out all of the plastic from the sump without actually removing the sump. Cheers for the info mate excellent video.

[@BenniesBritain]

I was going to remove the sump but it looked like the exhaust would have to be removed first, this was something I could not do on my driveway. I drained the oil from the sump then used my Pela extractor pump to remove the small bits of shattered guide, I also used the Pela to clean out the strainer that is built into the sump, it`s where the sump joins the oil pump. Good Luck

[@promisesiyakurima6899]

Good job

[@iawnskicrew1195]

great video bud thank you

[@bobackkhaladj3653]

Awesome dude thanks

[@vaidasphotosvideos516]

Hi Bennies, I would like to ask you about a special tool for the camshaft lock, from where you bought it? can you print the Link here, or write a full name for the search, please?

[@BenniesBritain]

EBAY item no 264960258708 VAUXHALL OPEL MERIVA B ZAFIRA C 1.4 CAM TIMING CHAIN LOCK FITTING TOOL KIT SET. It`s gone up in price since I purchased it, but still good value if you are doing the job yourself.

[@robertochmanek9409]

Uszczelki miski olejowej nie wymieniłeś. Będą wycieki oleju.

[@mirola73]

New chain, doesn't sound that much different from mine with 74K on it that I bought last week. Kind of convinces me it hasn't suffered too much wear (log bog says it has had its' oil changed every year). Fingers crossed, I'm going to pamper it for sure.

[@NotOftenPoliteGuy]

Still better than wet belt in Ford engine.

[@MohamedBenSlimen-qq8eb]

Nice

[@georgeionescu9666]

How many miles on bord

[@BenniesBritain]

Only 69,000 miles, Thanks for your interest

[@georgeionescu9666]

@@BenniesBritain Thank you. I got the a 12 xer, but is the same timing chain. My corsa has 65000 miles but no strange noise, oil changes 4-5k miles

[@jasondenton1637]

the damage was probably caused by a failed tensioner. the cam timing was not out as the cam bar fitted no problem.you cannot adjust the cam timing without loosening the pulley bolts first and you cannot do this with a chain fitted and the crank locked.nothing will move.its false economy to renew a failed tensioner and not the chain and vice versa after going to all that trouble.if you loosen the pulley bolts on the cams you will need the additional tools to reset everything or your engine may not run properly or fail to start

[@자세히-w7t]

감사합니다

[@Wahit33]

👏

[@Anodosyt1]

Hiya, I'm in the middle of doing this, but the timing chain cover just doesn't want to slide out. Every bolt is removed, but still doesn't move at all. Did you have the same issue? If yes, how did you manage to move it?

[@scloom]

Hi, i have the same problem now, how did you solve it?

[@RebuiltBurrito2]

I had to whack with a soft mallet but came off eventually

[@sterling6860]

Just a reminder you must use ';Sensor safe;; silicone sealant as anything else will kill the oxygen sensor.

[@Thecubemaster10]

Every garage says "yh they all do that"

[@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835]

❤🎉😊

[@IgorD83]

Slow motion

[@LeslieButt]

How come you changed the top slider in between the two cams but when you put it back together you had the broken one back on there the video seems fish to me you haven’t told us some thing happened your not saying what

[@nelustampex]

How come you changed the top slider in between the two cams but when you put it back together you had the broken one back on there the video seems fish to me you haven’t told us some thing happened your not saying what..? fake video?

[@BenniesBritain]

Thanks for letting me know, it seems I used the wrong clip at the end of the video

[@MichaelGaribaldi-kk5bj]

Very good Tutorial thanks alot :) Your Video give me hope to do it myself without destroying me engine once an forever. But i think everyone whow dont want to remove the oil sump, should be aware of a risk! Your Oilpump (maybe you notice a loud noise after a couple of weeks) can be damaged by doing this. I was also shocked that many professional car garages dont know this facts. Background -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7KioBvbrukhK8 A cheap solution IF the pump is damaged -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/mquylZKco9psfJI

[@benjaminrodrigues6257]

Thank you. Very informative.