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mickual
I have a 2016 gmc terrain trying to put a new timing chains and cam phasers on it but i don't know where to set the timing i don't know if the engine have to be on cylinder one
tdc on compresson stroke on exhaust stroke.
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repairman54
alldatadiy.com has the full shop manual online. Only $20 for a one-month subscription with all the needed information.
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mickual
Well i thought this was a forum to help people with problems on their vehicle, But if i have to pay for help i would just go to a auto parts store and buy a service manual...........
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I have a GMC terrain that has started getting you out and stranding you. It will run great for a week or two, then the engine power reduced lights come on, sometimes it will get you home but most the time I have to leave it setting for three or four hours then it will start like a new one. I am bumfuzled on this terrain, if someone could help me I would greatly appreciate it..I’ve already changed the computer didn’t help it at all……
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The repair manual that you may possibly find at an auto parts store will be severely lacking in the info that you need. $20 is a small sum to pay to get you job done correctly.
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repairman54
mickual said:
Well i thought this was a forum to help people with problems on their vehicle, But if i have to pay for help i would just go to a auto parts store and buy a service manual...........
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We are not standing behind you watching what you are doing. And as a very experienced technician I would have a manual to verify the procedure replacing a chain just like any technician doing a repair for the first time would.
You have already gotten your $0 worth, free advice on the internet.
Only thing in life that is free is BS and aggravation. The cost of a manual is nothing compared to paying a tech for their labor and experience.
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mickual said:
Well i thought this was a forum to help people with problems on their vehicle, But if i have to pay for help i would just go to a auto parts store and buy a service manual...........
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It is, but this Forum mostly "helps people" at a higher level ... (i.e. there's not a lot of talk about lower-level stuff ... like doing invasive surgery on Engines ... although if you do a SEARCH you will find some discussions on that).

Just pay AllDatadiy the $20 (or whatever it is). You're doing a major repair. You need accurate information every step of the way. I have the Helm Shop Manual for my 2011 (with the 3.0L Engine), but I wouldn't trust the information in there would directly (and exactly) apply to your 2016. Make one mistake with some Torque number, and you'll be re-doing the whole repair again!

You're lucky there's even a reasonably-priced option like AllDatadiy. Helm sold me my Manual set for $200 back in 2013 or 2014. Then they subsequently went "paperless" and starting selling the Manuals on USB sticks for $200, jacking the price of the paper Manual up to something like $350! Now ... for your 2016, at least ... the USB stick is $350 and the paper Manual is an unbelievable $475! :rolleyes:

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BTW, 2018 and 2019 Equinox owners will now have to pay Helm $595 for the paper version of the Shop Manual Set! :oops:
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If I only had a couple of posts on a forum, I certainly would not trust the members to be providing me with detailed repair instructions before I had built up a good rapport with the members.
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mickual
Well i spent the $20.00 for the aldata information it was not any
help my engine code is LDT alldata does not show this engine...
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That doesn't sound like a 2.4L engine code. I think this info below may help.
There is more if you search your model year 2.4L. For 2016 I think yours is an LEA.
The 2.4L codes depending on model year are:
LE5, LE9, LAF, LEA, LAT, and LUK.
GM 2.4L Ecotec Engine (Specs, Reliability & Issues)

mickual said:
Well i spent the $20.00 for the aldata information it was not any
help my engine code is LDT alldata does not show this engine...
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mickual said:
I have a 2016 gmc terrain trying to put a new timing chains and cam phasers on it but i don't know where to set the timing i don't know if the engine have to be on cylinder one
tdc on compresson stroke on exhaust stroke.
Thanks.
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This short video may also be of help for where to set the timing.
There are many more along the same lines.
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mickual
can someone tell me on timing a 2.4 ecotec engine number cylinder top dead center on compresson stroke or exhaust stroke.
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repairman54
mickual said:
can someone tell me on timing a 2.4 ecotec engine number cylinder top dead center on compresson stroke or exhaust stroke.
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Timing is always done on compression at TDC on #1 on any gas engine that I know of.
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mickual
That's what i always thought but this engine seems different one says it top TDC on compresson stroke another gut told me it was TDC exhaust stroke i have it tore down for the fifth time
i don't want to put it back together until i know for sure how to time it properly. Thank's for all your help..
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repairman54
$20 at alldatadiy will get you a one month shop manual subscription for everything you will need to know.
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mickual
i already bought alldata but it does not tell you how to time a 2.4 ecotec engine top TDC on compresson or exhaust.
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