Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (L34 GMDAT) for Chevrolet Vivant 2008

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
• Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
• Timing Belt Inspection
• Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
• Connecting Rod Bearing Noise
• Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
• Engine Compression Test
• Engine Knocks Cold and Continues for Two-Three Minutes and/or Knock Increases with Engine Torque
• Engine Noise Diagnosis
• Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
• Engine Noise Under Load
• Knocks at Idle Hot
• Light Knock Hot
• Main Bearing Noise
• Oil Leak Diagnosis
• Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
• Piston Noises
• Symptoms - Engine Mechanical

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Cylinder Head Assemble
• Cylinder Head Disassemble
• Exhaust Manifold Installation
• Exhaust Manifold Removal
• Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding

General Information

• Cleanliness and Care

Mechanical Specifications

• Engine Mechanical Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Camshaft Gear Replacement
• Camshaft Replacement
• Crankshaft Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump Replacement
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Replacement
• Timing Belt Cover Replacement
• Timing Belt Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement