Chevy Colorado P0017 Case Study Part 3
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Date: 2020-08-05
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ColtaineCrows
16: 04 yeah, I had that today, had to remove the counterweight and operator station (cab) off an excavator to cut 5 cable ties, that felt like a whole lot of wasted time for not much reward. 10 hours of work just pulling it apart, can probably squeeze that down some first time doing an op like that on that particular model excavator. Of course there was some aftermarket junk installed too, going into the cab with no connectors between, luckily my snips are pretty dang sharp. Oh well, still have 26 hours left on the book time on the job I'm doing, which didn't even include taking the counterweight and cab off according to the manufacturer. Sometimes I wonder if the manual writers even know how the machines are put together.
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16: 04 yeah, I had that today, had to remove the counterweight and operator station (cab) off an excavator to cut 5 cable ties, that felt like a whole lot of wasted time for not much reward. 10 hours of work just pulling it apart, can probably squeeze that down some first time doing an op like that on that particular model excavator. Of course there was some aftermarket junk installed too, going into the cab with no connectors between, luckily my snips are pretty dang sharp. Oh well, still have 26 hours left on the book time on the job I'm doing, which didn't even include taking the counterweight and cab off according to the manufacturer. Sometimes I wonder if the manual writers even know how the machines are put together.
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George
This Colorado reminds me of an old FORD PICKUP TRUCK I ONCE HAD. They used epoxy instead of silicon gasket cement. EVERYTHING WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO JUST SEPARATE, CLEAN AND REPLACE PARTS. I blew a (PLASTIC) timing chain, had to tow the vehicle 10 miles before I could even work on the truck, not to mention ungluing everything important. A one day job turned into three, my only saving grace, my friend had a SNAP ON TOOL TRUCK IN HIS DRIVEWAY and was a 20 yr mechanic working for a dealership.
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This Colorado reminds me of an old FORD PICKUP TRUCK I ONCE HAD. They used epoxy instead of silicon gasket cement. EVERYTHING WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO JUST SEPARATE, CLEAN AND REPLACE PARTS. I blew a (PLASTIC) timing chain, had to tow the vehicle 10 miles before I could even work on the truck, not to mention ungluing everything important. A one day job turned into three, my only saving grace, my friend had a SNAP ON TOOL TRUCK IN HIS DRIVEWAY and was a 20 yr mechanic working for a dealership.
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Tony
I have been following this series with a timing chain replacement on a Hummer H3 with the 3. 5.
New chains, guides, and actuator.
However, after install of all new components I fired it up and it runs quiet and smooth but has P0017 code.
After replacing sensors and other testing I decided to pull the valve cover back off. The marks all line up but the exhaust cam is a little retarded as you describe 41: 10.
Any thoughts?
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I have been following this series with a timing chain replacement on a Hummer H3 with the 3. 5.
New chains, guides, and actuator.
However, after install of all new components I fired it up and it runs quiet and smooth but has P0017 code.
After replacing sensors and other testing I decided to pull the valve cover back off. The marks all line up but the exhaust cam is a little retarded as you describe 41: 10.
Any thoughts?
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kevin
Call a tow truck and get it towed to the junk yard more trouble then its worth. I am so glad that I own a 2001 dodge ram. My poor son had a brain injury and bought a 2015 Colorado i don't know what he was thinking he better never call me when that thing goes south i love him to death but that would be the first time i would tell him to shove it sorry son but I warned you.
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Call a tow truck and get it towed to the junk yard more trouble then its worth. I am so glad that I own a 2001 dodge ram. My poor son had a brain injury and bought a 2015 Colorado i don't know what he was thinking he better never call me when that thing goes south i love him to death but that would be the first time i would tell him to shove it sorry son but I warned you.
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Ron
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this series of videos. My son and I just finished a 2009 Chevy Colorado 2. 9 liter with the same issue. I know this is several years past by now but your efforts to make this video and lead the rest of us through this labyrinthine of engeering buffoonery lives on.
We solved the issue following your vids.
Thanks
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I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this series of videos. My son and I just finished a 2009 Chevy Colorado 2. 9 liter with the same issue. I know this is several years past by now but your efforts to make this video and lead the rest of us through this labyrinthine of engeering buffoonery lives on.
We solved the issue following your vids.
Thanks
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aaron8669
I have had the pleasure of doing a few of these. You dont have to pull the rack & pinion to remove the oil pan. Its way easier to remove the two engine mount bolts on each side and put a jack under the trans bellhousing. If you lift it about an inch or two, the oil pan will slide right out from the back.
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I have had the pleasure of doing a few of these. You dont have to pull the rack & pinion to remove the oil pan. Its way easier to remove the two engine mount bolts on each side and put a jack under the trans bellhousing. If you lift it about an inch or two, the oil pan will slide right out from the back.
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Yvon
wow i will never get a chevy. ive always been a mopar guy and now own a 2003 dakota and had next to nothing happen. its now over 270. 000 kms here in canada only issues were the heater motor and now rear axle leak. only did brakes once so far. lol. but wow this job realy sucks for whom ever is paying. wow.
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wow i will never get a chevy. ive always been a mopar guy and now own a 2003 dakota and had next to nothing happen. its now over 270. 000 kms here in canada only issues were the heater motor and now rear axle leak. only did brakes once so far. lol. but wow this job realy sucks for whom ever is paying. wow.
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Patrick
Hey, when I saw you pull the timing cover off, just hit me that engine is a VVT design. Did you think of changing the VVT module on the right camshaft? It varies the valve timing. Maybe the chain wasn't stretched that much. Just a thought. My 04 Rolla is VVT is why I thought of that.
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Hey, when I saw you pull the timing cover off, just hit me that engine is a VVT design. Did you think of changing the VVT module on the right camshaft? It varies the valve timing. Maybe the chain wasn't stretched that much. Just a thought. My 04 Rolla is VVT is why I thought of that.
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chris
The one thing that terrifies me in all these videos, is how on earth does anyone know where all the bolts, washers, clips, etc go when you dismantle so much. Surely it can't all me memory. I would be having a million photos and a mountain of clearly marked envelopes
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The one thing that terrifies me in all these videos, is how on earth does anyone know where all the bolts, washers, clips, etc go when you dismantle so much. Surely it can't all me memory. I would be having a million photos and a mountain of clearly marked envelopes
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Mike
I've yet to figure out your math from Part 2, but depending on the mileage and maintenance, or lack of it, that chain is probably stretched. I don't know about the actuator, GM has a narrow failure guide, they don't allow for the pin wear. Great Video!
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I've yet to figure out your math from Part 2, but depending on the mileage and maintenance, or lack of it, that chain is probably stretched. I don't know about the actuator, GM has a narrow failure guide, they don't allow for the pin wear. Great Video!
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