Is it just the cylinder head? Have you ever had the timing chain replaced? Just asking.
You should still be covered under your 5 year/100k powertrain warranty as it has to do with the engine.Amendoza said:Hi Everyone,
Just a note my 2007 Outlook w/69000 is having a cylinder head changed out the symptoms started out as a ticking which at first I thought was a lifter took it into my GM dealer (my Saturn dealer closed ) and they called me to give me the news the cost would be about $2800 if it were not covered under warranty ..it may be time to trade this guy in![]()
I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Do you know what month your Outlook was built? Mine was in May 2007 yet I know of an Acadia built in March 2007 which has had NO problems with the chain or water leaks.Amendoza said:No the chain is original the noise sounded like a diesel engine the strongest being on the drivers side of the top of the engine... I listened with a long metal tube along the block ..with it being within warranty it is all going to be covered :thumb: the only downside is not having it a week while i'm at home on vacationOh the tech also mentioned a lot of build up in the fuel rails that they would clear out since it was going to be all apart..
Sailfish so far I've been told it is only the cylinder head but I suspect they will find some other parts faulty as they go along ..
You should now be good to go. Enjoy your Outlook because I do even after all the issues I have had. Great looking SUV and a great ride.Amendoza said:OK got my car back and it runs really good better than before the problem in my mind...
they did the following
Fuel injector's clean all
clean throttle body adj idle
now the big stuff....remove both valve covers and isolate noise to rear bank,all lifters collapsed on rear bank,remove engine and disassemble, upon inspection found all three timing chains stretched (there you go Sailfish).Exhaust studs broke on disassembly replaced studs
replace rear cylinder head and lifters,replace all three timing chains,set toe and test drive,
the only thing I paid for was the Fuel injector's clean all and clean throttle body adj idle and I can live with that since the other stuff was in excess of $2800
Have a good weekend !!