depending on what type of aluminum they used for the pulley and that fact it vary well could have a solid(and hardened) e-coat job on it thus it could have a denser face then the lack-luster steel crank.

Rod, once things are figured out (and i'm on the bandwagon of a bad crank pulley) if you need anything, dont hesitate to ask, parts are becoming more scarce around here due to time but i can look for ya bro.

 

Okay guys here is what I know so far.
There should not be oil leaking down from between the pulley and the bolt.
Crankshaft pulley bolts should not be able to be removed with 2 fingers.
The pulley hole is now mis-shapened and won't come off without the use of a puller. I am on the way to get a puller now.
Then I will find out if the key-way is in fact there at all, as there are some concerns about whether it was even put back.
Back soon.

 

what shotty craftsmanship.....

or horrid attention to detail during install.

good luck rod, due keep me posted.

 

thats exactly how mine was, shitty thing is i barely had 400 miles on the motor when it gave.

damn i hope it didn't mess up the oil pump cover

the keyway had to be reinstalled or the cams won't turn

 

Well at least were onto something! I hope it's an easy fix, and not a full crank replacement! Please do keep us posted!

 

That might be your problem Everyone knows if you try to have fun with a GM vehicle it never ends good... just like "having fun" with Puerto Rican hookers....

 

Okay guys, here is the latest.

I got the pulley off only to find no key way.
On top of that the pulley was broken on the snout.
The shop who did the install is palying dumb at this point, which makes me concerned about giving them the car to fix. I don't really have a problem with someone making a mistake, but man up to it at least.
I will check tomorrow about having my spare engine sent here, then ship this one back east to be built for the project car backup engine.


PS Cam, I have never had a Puerto Rican hooker, are you saying they suck

 

I have another cobalt for sale, and I don't live too far away

Can't blame a guy for trying

Hope you get this sorted out quickly.

 

I've heard horror stories... that includes clapping.......

 

Thanks Hack, I am rooting for you to get the Soltice, but a 2.2 Cobalt would still make me sad. Sorry all you 2.2 guys, no offence, I am just speed happy.

Clapping to music is okay, after sex is only okay if she was really impressed by your performance. The type you refer to really sucks.

 

"i hear you got a new suprise"

"wut?"

"you slept with my ex last night"

"oh"

everyone claps loudly

"i don't get it"

"you have the clap. congrats!"

 

An LS 4 Door with a M62 would be a nice sleeper

haha jk.

That sucks though, any idea what caused it? I don't think I've ever heard of this problem with LSJs

 

A mechanic who wasn't paying attention

 

man I've said it before and I'l say it again..... this is why I never... ever... let anyone work on my car but me

 

Yeah then if something gets fucked up you can kick your own ass and not get arrested

 

It is a pulley, 1 bolt, one key-way.
Do you think the "other" Cobalt will see the inside of their shop??????

 

id take it in for warranty work just to see what they would do

lawl

p.s. those crank bolts are not supposed to be re-used

 

Best post ever...

 

I have 2 crank bolts, so I know they didn't do that wrong. I just am not sure if they forgot to tighten the bolt properly or if they didn't put the key-way back.
It has been suggested that I try to un-mod the car and take it to GM for warranty work but I personally won't do that.

 

You mean the crank pulley bolt??? Son of a bitch!!! Every bolt on this ******* car is torque to yield!!!

 

Did the cause of your's ever get figured out?

 

That's a shame.

 

i'm figuring mechanic error installing the motor, it came without any of the accessories, so they all had to be swapped over.
here is the thread that i started when it happened:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/problems-service-maintenance-69/car-down-again-88022/

 

crank bolts....cam gear bolts....head bolts......none of these are supposto be re-used....

 

it sure seems like it.