Wondering how to do the timing chain job on a 3.6L Chevy, Buick, GMC, Saturn, or Cadillac? Well, here it is, the step-by-step process, everything you need to know to properly remove and install all 3 timing chains in a GM 3.6L. Enjoy!!!
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https://www.melling.com/
0:00 How Did We Get Here?
0:44 What Parts Did We Use?
2:29 Timing Chain System Explained
3:43 Timing Stages Explained
4:49 Setting Stage 2 Timing
7:22 Remove Right Bank Secondary Chain
8:47 Setting Stage 1 Timing
10:22 Remove Primary Chain
11:32 Remove Left Bank Secondary Chain
14:29 Oil Pump Removal
16:11 Oil Pump Installation
17:25 Install Left Bank Secondary Timing Chain
23:29 Install Primary Chain
31:25 Resetting Stage 2 Timing
31:46 Install Right Bank Secondary Timing Chain
37:25 Checking ALL Timing Marks
38.55 Verification of Proper Engine Timing
43:09 Conclusion
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Melling Video leaves it in PHASE 1 timing for the whole procedure?? Wouldn't that be a lot less complicated, and easier to and explain and understand??
Thank you sir for the class today, I didn't know how much things had changed in engine design on V-6. My GMC Terrain may be similar, I will save this video for me when it comes time to do mine. The question does the rule still apply to 100,000 miles change the chain?.
It is the only video that explains steps 1 and 2.patiently. I understood the procedures of timing very easily. Thanks so much!
I’ve heard horror stories about these engines but I want to get a gmc acaidia and my question is, do you know of anyone or maybe yourself found ways to make this engine bullet proof or at least better than factory?
Great video! Awesome job
sorry- forgot about transversely mounted engines
Wooow….over here in aus everybody hates these motors because of stretched chains….even tough on my car which is 04 year i have double row chain….and after 07 they changed the chains…but yeah….i been looking for a video like this for 3 or 4 years now…and wanna say thank you…..
Also here the motor comes in 2 guises….mine is the high output with intake and exhaust cam time…where other lower output motors of same type have just intake side VCT….
THANKS AGAIN
Are you in Houston Texas ??
What a stupid over complex design . these engineers need to be beaten with a claw hammer .
Great video! I went through this procedure but afterwards my engine was making a huge rattling noise, like the tensioners weren't working. I've pulled it apart again and I can easily push one of the tensioners in by hand. Did I just get a dud tensioner from the factory? or is there some priming/other process required to get them to work? cheers
Great video and demonstration Mike! Do I have to replace chains if I rebuild one head because a bent valve?
Is this the early 3.6L 175kw with the strong timing chain or the later model 3.6L with 190kw? The 190kw is the one that likes to stretch.
Same engines that are in the VY/VZ/VE/VF Holden commodores from 2004-2017
Because they went all stretchy after 2006 when they “upgraded” the timing chains from a 9.5mm down to a 7.5mm chain.
left and right side as you are sitting in the drivers seat- failed to mention
Thanks for the cam tip on the primary chain. Had the same problem today.
A1 well done job. Thanks
in case you were wondering 1 484 392 rotations to line the marks up to the gears
Thanks Mike for your video. I'm guessing by looking at the oil filter this is not an LFX 3.6L? Is it the same procedure for the LFX 2014?
The whole job can be done from stage 2 timing position. Just set stage 2 as shown here, then remove all chains, and replace. the cams and crank won't be moved, so it can't be incorrect.
Excellent video ! Thanks for sharing
Just wondering why did he not have to turn crank 360 deg. to get into Phase 2 timing?
hi when you put the right secondary chain on you moved the crank approximately 30 degrees to the next mark. Yet when checking the final installation you say make sure you turn a full revolution or it will be 180 degrees out.So im confirming you are only turning it 30 degrees or so to the next mark on the oil pump and not turning a full revolution to that mark ?? thankyou