[andretti]

This looks like the culprit in the 3.6L Timing Chain failure saga.

http://www.gmpowertrain.ca/Product/3.6 VVT/LY7 Summary.pdf

Smaller Pitch Timing Chain
The 3.6L V-6 VVT in the Cadillac CTS has a new timing chain with a smaller pitch (7.7
mm compared to 9.5mm previously) and more links. The chain features an inverted
tooth design. The smaller links engage at a lower impact speed, which decreases the
noise generated. In conjunction with the new chain, the number of teeth on the sprockets
is also increased, increasing the meshing frequency and further reducing noise and
vibration.
The new timing chain is a running change that will occur in all of GM Powertain’s V-6
VVT engines through the course of the 2007 model year.
Dual-Spray

 

[K-1]

What timing chain failure saga?

 

[2002 Caddy]

What timing chain failure saga?

The 3.6L engines in everything from Lambda's to Cadillacs, to Zeta's are getting a bit of bad reputation... some have the timing chains fail at less then 4,000 miles. Sadly, as is the case with most engine packaging these days, the fix for this in the Lambdas requires removing the car from the engine and then having at it. At most dealers just re&re'ing the engine will run about $3000 before you even start fixing ANYTHING.

Head over to any Lambda form and you will not have trouble finding posts that look like:

Last week my 09 Traverse went in for service, check engine light.

We had to wait three day for the dealer replace a "dirty sensor".

This week the check engine light came on again and we took it back.

The dealer said that the timing chain was stretched out and needed to be replaced.

Anyone else have problems like this?

And then the threads light up like Christmas trees.

 

[andretti]

What timing chain failure saga?

It is on Camaro, G8, CTS and Lambda Forums! Here are some of the threads from GMI

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f73/2006-cts-timing-chain-93439

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/...production-why-timing-chain-issues-now-92311/

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f53/acadia-3-6l-chain-stretch-98372/

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f21/07-cadillac-srx-10-000-miles-failed-timing-chain-61965/

 

[K-1]

Interesting. My '07 Aura XR 3.6L had nary a problem. My brother's '08 Outlook 3.6L has nary a problem. Weird...

 

[andretti]

Interesting. My '07 Aura XR 3.6L had nary a problem. My brother's '08 Outlook 3.6L has nary a problem. Weird...

Is it weird that you are claiming no problem or is it weird that so many others are claiming timing chain failures?

Do you think it is a conspiracy against GM?

 

[K-1]

Is it weird that you are claiming no problem or is it weird that so many others are claiming timing chain failures?

Do you think it is a conspiracy against GM?

Wow, defensive much? Just weird that my family never seems to encounter these seemingly widespread issues.

 

[andretti]

Wow, defensive much? Just weird that my family never seems to encounter these seemingly widespread issues.

Do you or any of your family members work for GM? That would explain it!

 

[K-1]

Do you or any of your family members work for GM? That would explain it!

My dad is an assemblyman in the Toledo transmission plant. So you think GM is making sure the vehicle I randomly pick off the lot is trouble-free? Talk about conspiracy theories!

 

[FenwickHockey65]

Do you or any of your family members work for GM? That would explain it!

:lmao:

 

[andretti]

My dad is an assemblyman in the Toledo transmission plant. So you think GM is making sure the vehicle I randomly pick off the lot is trouble-free? Talk about conspiracy theories!

No I think the problem is the opposite! GM DOESN'T make sure any vehicles are trouble-free! People who directly depend on GM for their living, tend to ignore problems or blame them on something other than GM!

 

[bballr4567]

Even if its on 2% of the 3.6s then there is something amiss.

With that said, its usually a warranty repair and most are caught before catastrophic damage happens. At least it is something that is physically wrong and can be fixed rather easily especially compared to software or electrical problems.

 

[FenwickHockey65]

No I think the problem is the opposite! GM DOESN'T make sure any vehicles are trouble-free!

:lmao:

Keep telling yourself that.

 

[K-1]

No I think the problem is the opposite! GM DOESN'T make sure any vehicles are trouble-free! People who directly depend on GM for their living, tend to ignore problems or blame them on something other than GM!

So, what about people that plain ol' just don't have problems with their GM vehicles? Only people that have problems speak the truth, and people that don't are just ignoring problems?

And judging by initial quality studies, it seems no automakers make sure any vehicles are trouble-free. Nearly everyone is at or above 100 problems per 100 vehicles (or one problem per vehicle). Weird...

 

[Amphibian]

No I think the problem is the opposite! GM DOESN'T make sure any vehicles are trouble-free! People who directly depend on GM for their living, tend to ignore problems or blame them on something other than GM!

Are you trolling? jusswonderin

 

[K-1]

Are you trolling? jusswonderin

Survey says... Yes!

 

[andretti]

Are you trolling? jusswonderin

You can quit wondering! How about we get back to the technical question proposed about the cause of the timing chain problems.

Lets quit trying to ignore it and address it. What do y'all think? Is it the new small (7.7mm) size that is the cause of the failures or what?

 

[Amphibian]

You can quite wondering! How about we get back to the technical question proposed about the cause of the timing chain problems.

Lets quit trying to ignore it and address it. What do y'all think? Is it the new small (7.7mm) size that is the cause of the failures or what?

Quite what? Thanks for getting back on topic though (I mean that honestly).

But yes the new chain is likely the problem.

 

[K-1]

Suzuki also used the new-style LY7 in the XL7. Any mass failures there? Anyone?

 

[AMERICA 123]

You can quite wondering! How about we get back to the technical question proposed about the cause of the timing chain problems.

Lets quit trying to ignore it and address it. What do y'all think? Is it the new small (7.7mm) size that is the cause of the failures or what?

Well, lets search for " timing chain problems " and study the Ford, Toyota, Nissan, and VW responses that dominate the search for a clue as well as the frequently mentioned BMW, MBs, Audis and the less frequently mentioned Suzukis, and Mitsubishis.

First page looks like this.



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HELP-Timing chain problems - Ford Forums
We have been told that it is the timing chain. Here is the problem, Everyone we talk to tells us that there is a different number of timing chains on our ...
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VWVortex.com - Finally ... a sound clip of timing chain noise
yeah i never thought that i had timing chain problems until i read this thread and it matched the strange noise/shaking i have ...
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HAS ANYONE HAD TIMING CHAIN PROBLEMS? | Nissan Quest Forum Community
Oct 7, 2009 ... Luckily for me I got my problem fixed. It wasn't the timing chain for me. I had some known as spark knocking/rattling AKA "pre-detonation". ...
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DIY: Replace Your Timing Chain
One of the internal working parts that wear is the timing chain and timing sprockets. ... As the timing chain and sprockets wear, this precise timing of the valves gradually ... No-Start ProblemsJump Start a CarAutomatic Transmission ...
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What causes timing chain problems? - Yahoo! Answers
Apr 12, 2010 ... The timing chain "stretches" over time and the gears they ride against wear down, causing slack in the chain and causing the base timing at the ...
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Timing Chain Slack Test
There is a very simple check for a loose timing chain due to a broken tensioner, worn gears, ... A compression test will also reveal timing problems. ...
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Of course, as we can see, there are timing belt 'problems' to consider as well.......

Oh, and uh, let's try and determine how many have ****ty parts problems from Aisin or some other partially Toyota owned subsidiary besides the owner and lube product generated problems.

Worth noting, in the first one hundred search items ( ten pages x ten listings) outside of GMI the 3.6 is mentioned once - by one of our very own but on another forum board in the as expected 'stir the pot' fashion.