Chevrolet Cruze 1. 4 Turbo: Oil Pan Replacement
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Date: 2021-12-06
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Yawwee
NOTE TO ERIC: When doing an oil pan, I usually use 2 short studs in the engine block oil pan holes to center / guide the pan up for a perfect placement! This prevents any scrapes of the sealant, and takes just an extra minute as opposed to redoing it all again because of a tiny leak. Just an FYI tip from a master! A salty old dog is never to old to learn a new trick! It's about time you have a video where I can finish my cup of coffee and snack just as you are about to wrap the job up. Kudos on the great sealing of the oil pan with the sealant - nice job and NO leaks - Hurrah! Never underestimate the value of a good wife and exhaust train holder! A box of sugar free candies is always a nice thank you for her help, along with a kiss! Hasn't failed me yet! Waiting for part two to finish off this vehicle and make it worry free to the owner! Well done Eric & Vanessa!
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NOTE TO ERIC: When doing an oil pan, I usually use 2 short studs in the engine block oil pan holes to center / guide the pan up for a perfect placement! This prevents any scrapes of the sealant, and takes just an extra minute as opposed to redoing it all again because of a tiny leak. Just an FYI tip from a master! A salty old dog is never to old to learn a new trick! It's about time you have a video where I can finish my cup of coffee and snack just as you are about to wrap the job up. Kudos on the great sealing of the oil pan with the sealant - nice job and NO leaks - Hurrah! Never underestimate the value of a good wife and exhaust train holder! A box of sugar free candies is always a nice thank you for her help, along with a kiss! Hasn't failed me yet! Waiting for part two to finish off this vehicle and make it worry free to the owner! Well done Eric & Vanessa!
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Daniel
Thanks, Eric! I own a 2011 with the same exact engine and I ve done my own maintenance on it. The oil pan gasket was next on my list and I learned an easy way from you using some support! Otherwise, I would ve ended up using a Jack stand to hold the exhaust up and fully take off the catalytic converter. Mine has 152K on it and like you pointed out about the crack by the wastegate in the turbo, mine is a bit bigger than that one, and it is really a problem with underboost codes. GM s fix is to reprogram the ECM to allow more room for boost loss before it trips the CEL. What a crock of crap. Overall, these cars are fun to work on, plenty of elbow room, and leaks that makes the Niagara Falls look like a small seep with all the plastic they used in it.
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Thanks, Eric! I own a 2011 with the same exact engine and I ve done my own maintenance on it. The oil pan gasket was next on my list and I learned an easy way from you using some support! Otherwise, I would ve ended up using a Jack stand to hold the exhaust up and fully take off the catalytic converter. Mine has 152K on it and like you pointed out about the crack by the wastegate in the turbo, mine is a bit bigger than that one, and it is really a problem with underboost codes. GM s fix is to reprogram the ECM to allow more room for boost loss before it trips the CEL. What a crock of crap. Overall, these cars are fun to work on, plenty of elbow room, and leaks that makes the Niagara Falls look like a small seep with all the plastic they used in it.
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John
One time I dealt with this Smart-Alek salesman at a local motorcycle shop. I was rebuilding the engine of an old Honda XL-175 enduro which had sucked a valve. I asked him if he carried torque wrenches. He said, No. You don't need a torque wrench to rebuild these engines. Well, then, I asked him, how do I get the correct torque on the head bolts? He replied: the correct torque is a quarter-turn before they strip. Non-plussed, I asked: How often should these be rebuilt? He replied: when they blow up. Needless to say, I never darkened the doors of that business again.
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One time I dealt with this Smart-Alek salesman at a local motorcycle shop. I was rebuilding the engine of an old Honda XL-175 enduro which had sucked a valve. I asked him if he carried torque wrenches. He said, No. You don't need a torque wrench to rebuild these engines. Well, then, I asked him, how do I get the correct torque on the head bolts? He replied: the correct torque is a quarter-turn before they strip. Non-plussed, I asked: How often should these be rebuilt? He replied: when they blow up. Needless to say, I never darkened the doors of that business again.
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Mark
Great video since I own a cruze with the same 1. 4, mine sounds like an exhaust leak just started the other day, checked the exhaust pipe by converter seems good, looks like it may be my turbo that has the leak, just from what u have show. I will find out on my off days work. If you own a chevy cruze, best advice is to have a backup vehicle. Lol Thankyou for that video.
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Great video since I own a cruze with the same 1. 4, mine sounds like an exhaust leak just started the other day, checked the exhaust pipe by converter seems good, looks like it may be my turbo that has the leak, just from what u have show. I will find out on my off days work. If you own a chevy cruze, best advice is to have a backup vehicle. Lol Thankyou for that video.
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Nick
I bought one of these piles brand new in 2014. It was a 1. 4T with the manual which was a fun little combo but the body was horribly rattly and squeaky after only a year. I traded it in within 13 months for a 2015 Outback and never looked back to GM. I've since traded in the Subie for a Toyota and never looked back at Subie either. Although I miss the symmetrical AWD.
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I bought one of these piles brand new in 2014. It was a 1. 4T with the manual which was a fun little combo but the body was horribly rattly and squeaky after only a year. I traded it in within 13 months for a 2015 Outback and never looked back to GM. I've since traded in the Subie for a Toyota and never looked back at Subie either. Although I miss the symmetrical AWD.
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Sparked
Mr. O the valley cover pcv fails because of a crankcase over pressure. The real problem is the check valve in the middle of the intake manifold. There should be an orange nipple looking thing when you take the pcv hose off the top. If you can't see it that's the root problem. You don't have to replace the manifold to fix it. Google cruze pcv fix kit to find one.
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Mr. O the valley cover pcv fails because of a crankcase over pressure. The real problem is the check valve in the middle of the intake manifold. There should be an orange nipple looking thing when you take the pcv hose off the top. If you can't see it that's the root problem. You don't have to replace the manifold to fix it. Google cruze pcv fix kit to find one.
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pkav8tor
You ask the web answers: >>> The slang term KIT and KA BOODLE is from New England by the turn of the century was a reference to the entire kit ( backpack) and bundles (ka boodle) person might carry on a long trip. i. e. everything. A similar term in use today might be everything including the kitchen sink.
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You ask the web answers: >>> The slang term KIT and KA BOODLE is from New England by the turn of the century was a reference to the entire kit ( backpack) and bundles (ka boodle) person might carry on a long trip. i. e. everything. A similar term in use today might be everything including the kitchen sink.
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Jason
Nightmare I been in my 92 ford econoline e150 steering gear box broke off the frame and pulled one bolt through the frame. I tried to get by with a used steering box but couldn't line it up so iam going to try and trade or junk it. I should of looked at the frame when I bought it.
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Nightmare I been in my 92 ford econoline e150 steering gear box broke off the frame and pulled one bolt through the frame. I tried to get by with a used steering box but couldn't line it up so iam going to try and trade or junk it. I should of looked at the frame when I bought it.
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terry
I hope the pause in the video when Vanessa said that's the only reason and gave you that look. was due to you giving her at least a big hug. I know when my wife said that and gave me that look, my heart melted and my knees got weak. I'd have to hug her to keep from falling down.
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I hope the pause in the video when Vanessa said that's the only reason and gave you that look. was due to you giving her at least a big hug. I know when my wife said that and gave me that look, my heart melted and my knees got weak. I'd have to hug her to keep from falling down.
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