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Old 04-27-2021, 07:17 PM
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Counter balance gears is balance shaft sprockets in Ecotec lingo.
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Old 04-27-2021, 08:53 PM
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Skid plate...
Does anyone make a skid plate that protects the oil pan and transmission pan for these cars? I plan to use this HHR for a tow car ....figure be good investment
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Old 04-27-2021, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
As far as I know the dip stick tube is a force fit, no bolt. Intermediate gear; what is that? Maybe you should start with non-VW book; mechanics is mechanics but nomenclature differs.
mine had 10mm bolt holding it to intake manifold.

sorry, ....counter balance sprockets
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Old 04-27-2021, 11:37 PM
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You used the old chain, as a tool... But you installed the new chain after, right?
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Old 04-28-2021, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
You used the old chain, as a tool... But you installed the new chain after, right?
correct
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Originally Posted by donbrew
I wouldn't worry too much about pieces of nylon in the sump. Also, would not worry about the phasers.

Take a good look at the LCA bushings. Whether you see leakage or not your struts and shocks need replacing. Keep the rear brakes manually adjusted. DexCool has a 5 year shelf life, don't use green.
glad i pulled the oil pan and pickup tube out....it was full of plastic guide pieces. Btw,...that oil pan BARELY clears and comes out or back in...and i thought a vw was tight on space....lol
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Old 04-29-2021, 02:16 PM
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Update...
All back together and running good
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Old 04-29-2021, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
There are part numbers listed and many how to threads about LCA’s, front hubs, brakes, adjustment of the rear shoes, the list goes on!
so whats the deal with lower control arms?
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Old 04-29-2021, 03:13 PM
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so whats the deal with lower control arms?
Lower control arms for SS models only are on national backorder. LT and LS control arms are still available.

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Old 04-29-2021, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fastsuv
Lower control arms for SS models only are on national backorder. LT and LS control arms are still available.

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are they a known failure problem? ....havent read up on them as of yet
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