2010 Buick Enclave with 140,xxx miles, Has the dreaded P0017 & P0008 DTC's along with a noise at the Timing Cover, It's getting all 3 Chains, Guides, Tensioners, Both Idler Gears, Crank Gear, & all 4 VVT Actuators/Cam Gears. Will clean the VVT solenoids while it's apart.
Using 100% GM OE updated parts @ $797.00 my cost....Which is actually cheaper than a Cloyes kit (Another great brand turned Chinese dumpster fire in my opinion)
Told my GM/Chevrolet parts guy that I've known for @ 20 years.......GM should foot the parts bill on every one of these that have less than 200,000 instead of making money on a problem they created.
I've done so many of these, I don't do about half the steps called for in the FSM (Engine Removal). Took a little over 2.5 hours to drop the powertrain.....Most of that is draining the coolant & power steering without making a mess. Job pays 14.6 hours.
Using 100% GM OE updated parts @ $797.00 my cost....Which is actually cheaper than a Cloyes kit (Another great brand turned Chinese dumpster fire in my opinion)
Told my GM/Chevrolet parts guy that I've known for @ 20 years.......GM should foot the parts bill on every one of these that have less than 200,000 instead of making money on a problem they created.
I've done so many of these, I don't do about half the steps called for in the FSM (Engine Removal). Took a little over 2.5 hours to drop the powertrain.....Most of that is draining the coolant & power steering without making a mess. Job pays 14.6 hours.