Hello to all. I'm new to the HHR Network. I have a question on the location of camshaft actuator solenoid valves on my 2008 HHR. They are not found on the on the valve cover like those in the following pics I took from one of the posts in here:



My valve cover has nothing in that location. I wonder where else I can find those 2 solenoid valves?

Thanks!

 

to the forums!!

2008 2.2 engines did not have VVT, so no solenoid valves.

2.2 engines got the VVT starting in 2009.

Is there an issue you're having with your HHR?

 

Thank you very much for your... merry welcome and I really appreciate the quick reply. What happened was the kill switch in my car must have been accidentally bumped “on” a few days ago. When I realized it and turned it “off” to start the car, I got the code P0016. Coincidence maybe? I did some search about the code and wanted to try anything else other than having to do the timing chain. The car is running fine and no unusual sound or noise can be heard from the engine. It was due an oil change anyway, so I did the oil change and cleared the code but it keeps coming back after about 20 minutes drive! I don’t think I can tackle the timing chain issue myself and the cost of having it done at a garage would probably exceed the current market value of the car. Since the car is running fine without any problem, I think I’m going to ignore the code and drive on.

 

Kill switch ?

 

P0016 indicates the timing chain is off a tooth or two! If it’s loose enough to skip like that it’s very possible it could skip more causing damage to the valves and pistons. Why risk it, change the timing chain! It’s not that hard a job . Especially on a 2.2 non VVT. There really is no other alternative way to address this issue

 

Should cost $800-$1000 USD

 

Every time you turn the key to start, you risk destroying your engine. Then it really won't be worth fixing. You'll have the expense of buying another used car, with unknown issues. Not to mention that when it breaks, you'll be stranded, which is very inconvenient. You'll have to pay a tow truck. Around here, you can't ride with the tow driver because of covid, so you'll also have to pay for an Uber ride, or hope someone doesn't mind the inconvenience of coming to get you.

Fixing it now seems like a better choice.

 

4 or 5 hours work , mostly hand wrenches , if you aren’t afraid to get dirty! You’re gonna save money doing it yourself

 

I agree it’s a fair question to ask if “doing the chains” is worth doing, but in today’s market of scarce cars, it probably is.

How many miles on your car?

It’s pretty cheap and easy to pull the valve cover and check to see if the timing chain is snug. It may be a pointless exercise though. If the chain is loose, you need to do the chains. If it isn’t, the chain still might has skipped a tooth and you still need to address the reason for the P0016, which is almost always a problem with the timing chain.

Will full appreciation and respect for the knowledge and optimism of the professional and amateur mechanics here, an HHR chain job is a bit much for most (not all) non-mechanics. You could watch the several YouTubes on the subject and decide if it’s for you. Even some mechanics don’t want to do this job. It’s not that bad but intimidating if you’ve never done at and there are several ways to screw it up.

 

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...in-kits-60394/

Here’s a how to!