2.2 question for a cavalier.
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2.2 question for a cavalier.
Hello everyone. its been a longgggg time since ive been on the forum. i sure do miss my cobalt LS 2.2 and my Cobalt SS/TC Sedan with bolt on's.
i came across another ecotec. its a 2003 cavalier though. im just doing some checking to try to find out some info.
its a 2003 cavalier with 106k on it. got it for 500$ i was curious as to how similar the 2.2's in the cavalier platform as the 2.2's in the cobalts.
im guessing around the 100k mark is when the timing chain needs to be replaced?
anyone with any info would be much appreciated.
the Jbody forums dont really give a whole lot of detail, and the jbody forum is dead.
i came across another ecotec. its a 2003 cavalier though. im just doing some checking to try to find out some info.
its a 2003 cavalier with 106k on it. got it for 500$ i was curious as to how similar the 2.2's in the cavalier platform as the 2.2's in the cobalts.
im guessing around the 100k mark is when the timing chain needs to be replaced?
anyone with any info would be much appreciated.
the Jbody forums dont really give a whole lot of detail, and the jbody forum is dead.
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Ok cool! thank you!
im just trying to get this thing road ready. its nothing special, but ive been out of the ecotec game for a couple years now. they are solid motors, but i just have to relearn them a little bit again.
im just trying to get this thing road ready. its nothing special, but ive been out of the ecotec game for a couple years now. they are solid motors, but i just have to relearn them a little bit again.
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im pretty sure my buddy has everything for it to bolt on for 500$ he said, i think.
although it would be fun.
this cavi would be a perfect sleeper car. a little rust, from bumpers messed up, a little faded paint haha
although it would be fun.
this cavi would be a perfect sleeper car. a little rust, from bumpers messed up, a little faded paint haha
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I haven't made it a year with boost on stock internals before I decided to put in forged rods and pistons and throw a TVS on her so I can't really speak from experience as far as longevity on stock engine. But I would think with the stock pulley or maybe a little smaller you wouldn't sacrifice too much reliability, as long as the parts you put on are in good condition and you get a decent tune.
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Hello everyone. its been a longgggg time since ive been on the forum. i sure do miss my cobalt LS 2.2 and my Cobalt SS/TC Sedan with bolt on's.
i came across another ecotec. its a 2003 cavalier though. im just doing some checking to try to find out some info.
its a 2003 cavalier with 106k on it. got it for 500$ i was curious as to how similar the 2.2's in the cavalier platform as the 2.2's in the cobalts.
im guessing around the 100k mark is when the timing chain needs to be replaced?
anyone with any info would be much appreciated.
the Jbody forums dont really give a whole lot of detail, and the jbody forum is dead.
i came across another ecotec. its a 2003 cavalier though. im just doing some checking to try to find out some info.
its a 2003 cavalier with 106k on it. got it for 500$ i was curious as to how similar the 2.2's in the cavalier platform as the 2.2's in the cobalts.
im guessing around the 100k mark is when the timing chain needs to be replaced?
anyone with any info would be much appreciated.
the Jbody forums dont really give a whole lot of detail, and the jbody forum is dead.
Like others have said, inspect for any noise. What should be checked or changed are the timing chain guides, bolts and tensioner. The chain its self can last a very long time if maintained properly.
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ok, thanks everyone.
just figured by picking this cavalier up, now i can get back on CSS again haha
Alot of people know alot of **** about these cars/motors on here.
its spring time here in MN, and it really makes me miss my SS/TC.
just figured by picking this cavalier up, now i can get back on CSS again haha
Alot of people know alot of **** about these cars/motors on here.
its spring time here in MN, and it really makes me miss my SS/TC.
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i swear that im falling back in love with these ecotec motors.
now that ive picked up this cavi, ive been doing more and more reading on here. now im looking at HHR SS's haha
now that ive picked up this cavi, ive been doing more and more reading on here. now im looking at HHR SS's haha
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they really are though. they are solid motors. ughh haha the struggles. i do need to down size my car payment, and i think an HHR SS could possibly fit nicely in to the budget.
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They are pretty solid if the oil is changed regularly, personally from what ive seen at work its
good maintenance to change everything timing related somewhere between 100-150k.
the chains do wear and stretch too. I recommend crank/cam gears, all guides, chain, water pump chain, water pump chain drive sprocket and guides. both timing chain and water pump tensioners also.
Good idea to get oem parts, ive seen a few cust cheap out and get aftermarket kits and be back in 50k with chain slap and worn out guides.
also a good Idea to either get new bolts (they come with locktight preapplied) or making things
squeaky clean and applying (I belive red) locktight if the bolts still have their black coating/aren't worn.
Just from a gm tech perspective. we work on ALOT of ecotech timing problems.
good maintenance to change everything timing related somewhere between 100-150k.
the chains do wear and stretch too. I recommend crank/cam gears, all guides, chain, water pump chain, water pump chain drive sprocket and guides. both timing chain and water pump tensioners also.
Good idea to get oem parts, ive seen a few cust cheap out and get aftermarket kits and be back in 50k with chain slap and worn out guides.
also a good Idea to either get new bolts (they come with locktight preapplied) or making things
squeaky clean and applying (I belive red) locktight if the bolts still have their black coating/aren't worn.
Just from a gm tech perspective. we work on ALOT of ecotech timing problems.
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i have a donor motor. Just how compatable and interchangeable is what im tryibg to find out. Its my understanding that any of the ecotec heads will bolt on if thats the case i can jjst swap my gen 2 head on. As for the selector wheel i can't see gm making the crabk different so in theory couldn't i just swap the cranks and redo all the bearings and that fun stuff.
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