Easy Cruze 1.4 Head Gasket Replacement

Chapter Index DISASSEMBLY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - 03:54 Intro and tools used 03:55 - 04:37 Battery Terminal and Air Cleaner 04:38 - 05:44 PCV Hose Assembly 05:45 - 10:59 Intake Manifold Removal and Harness Management 11:00 - 17:06 Turbocharger and Catalytic Converter 17:07 - 18:30 Engine Mount, Belt, and Water Pump Pulley 19:03 - 19:28 Valve Cover 19:29 - 20:30 Timing Chain Tensioner Access Plug 20:31 - 20:55 Placing Engine at TDC 20:56 - 21:38 Timing Chain Tensioner Pinning 21:39 - 21:50 Top Timing Chain Guide 21:52 - 23:04 Timing Cover Bolts 23:05 - 23:26 Camshaft Position Actuators 23:27 - 24:20 Camshaft Sprockets 24:21 - 25:03 Head Bolts 25:04 - 26:56 Lifting Cylinder Head 26:57 - 28:45 Cylinder Head Disassembly 28:46 - 29:42 Oil Filter Housing 29:43 - 30:35 Oil Cooler Gasket 31:02 - 31:17 Turbocharger Oil Drain Line Debris 31:18 - 31:47 Dorman Turbocharger and Oil Cooler Gasket Kit ASSEMBLY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31:48 - 33:19 Oil Filter Housing 33:20 - 36:10 Cylinder Head Assembly and Prep 36:11 - 39:28 Setting Cylinder Head 39:29 - 39:55 Timing Cover Bolts 39:56 - 40:56 Head Bolt Torque 40:57 - 41:32 Timing Cover Bolts 41:33 - 42:28 Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 42:28 - 43:05 Camshaft Lock Tool 43:06 - 45:53 Crankshaft Lock Tool 45:54 - 47:01 Camshaft Chain Tensioning Tool 47:02 - 48:10 Camshaft Phaser Lock Tool 48:11 - 49:06 Camshaft Sprocket Bolt Torque 49:07 - 49:18 Top Timing Chain Guide 49:18 - 49:45 Timing Chain Tensioner Pin 49:46 - 50:05 Timing Verification 50:06 - 50:27 Camshaft Position Actuators 50:28 - 50:33 Camshaft Position Sensors 50:34 - 50:49 Valve Cover 50:50 - 51:25 Intake Manifold 51:26 - 52:02 Water Pump Pulley, Belt, and Engine Mount 52:03 - 53:25 Turbocharger 53:26 - 53:35 Water Outlet and Charge Air Cooler Pipe 53:36 - 54:47 Catalytic Converter and Charge Air Hose 54:48 - 55:44 Wiring Harness 55:45 - 55:56 PCV Hose, Air Cleaner, and Battery Cable 55:57 - 57:51 Startup and Observation 57:52 - 58:40 Cooling System Flush Method 58:41 - 58:53 Conclusion 58:53 - 59:37 Outro This condensed-form walkthrough is applicable to the following model years: 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2016 Buick Verano 2011-2016 Chevrolet Trax 2011-2016 Chevrolet Captiva TOOLS AND PARTS USED: -Timing Chain Alignment Kit (Orion Motor Tech $40) https://amzn.to/4flVtmq -x2 Camshaft Sprocket Bolts (Standard Motor Products VVT412 $35.99) https://www.ebay.com/itm/403932215367 -Turbocharger All Metal Drain Line (Dorman 667-520 $30.04) https://amzn.to/46rS2GO -Turbocharger (NEWZQ $198) https://amzn.to/4fpnrxv -Turbocharger and Oil Cooler Gasket Set (Dorman 926-166 $55.68) https://amzn.to/3LGnXd7 OTHER PARTS YOU MAY NEED: -Turbocharger Oil Supply Line (Dorman 625-829 $23.17) https://amzn.to/3y7gWPr -Catalytic Converter Exhaust Clamp (Dorman 667-523 $21.68) https://amzn.to/3YojKlH -Turbocharger Coolant Supply Line (Dorman 667-522 $18.50) https://amzn.to/3Stz3pk -Turbocharger Coolant Return Line (Dorman 625-831 $15.65) https://amzn.to/4doLwTh Disclosure: All Amazon links are provided through the Amazon Associates Program. Prices are accurate as of July 29, 2024.