P0018 and P0019 after work done

How have you been? As far as timing marks, take a look through the long prior post I sent. It has all the directions for all three chains.

Since you have it apart, inspect guides, tensioners. As far as the water pump, if it's not leaking or there are no issues with it, I would reuse the one you have. At least it isn't driven by the timing chain, so if you need to replaced it, not everything needs to come apart.

Let me know how things work out for you.

Joe

Always remember the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." LOL Just replace the broken one. As far as timing, if you follow the directions, they explain everything. You will be fine. Also, we have been getting light snow and below 40 temps. Are you near Pittsburgh?

First, you are very welcome. We're not too far apart. LOL As far as turning the engine, use the crank. There isn't anything else. I'm not sure what they are showing.

Take care and let me know how things go for you.

Joe

Hi:

Have you aligned the in accordance to the directions I sent you? Also, where it the clicking coming from? Are you concerned there is an internal contact issue?

Let me know. It's late here (11:30) but I will hang around for another half hour to see if you receive this.

Joe

Glad to hear it was aligned. Yes, the lifters will certainly cause resistance.

Did you say snow? Keep it up there! Actually, they are calling for it here tomorrow. Ugh! It's time to move south.

Take care and keep me in the loop.

Joe

Welcome back.

I would recommend replacing all o-rings and of course, the gasket itself which most likely had an RTV gasket. At this point, replace the crank seal as well.

As far as the guide pin set you are referring to, it is a tool. Type in the exact part number you indicated and it will bring up what you are looking for. You can get them just about anywhere.

Copy and paste the following in a google search. EN 46109 Guide Pin Set

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Here are the specifics for replacing the cover:

2007 Saturn Truck Outlook V6-3.6L
122. Engine Front Cover Installation
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Service and Repair Overhaul Unit Repair 07 Outlook 3.6L Repair Instructions 122. Engine Front Cover Installation
122. ENGINE FRONT COVER INSTALLATION
Engine Front Cover Installation

Tools Required

EN 46109 Guide Pins

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1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109 into the cylinder block positions as shown.

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2. Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.

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3. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover as shown (1).

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4. Place the engine front cover onto the EN 46109 and slide into position.
5. Remove the EN 46109 from the cylinder block.

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6. Install the engine front cover deadener.

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Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice

7. Loosely install the engine front cover bolts to hold the engine front cover deadener into position.

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8. Loosely install the remaining engine front cover bolts.

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9. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown (1-22).

Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence to 23 N.M (17 lb ft).

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10. Place the camshaft position actuator valves in position on the front cover.
11. Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts.

Tighten the camshaft position actuator valve bolts to 10 N.M (89 lb in).

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12. Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
13. Place the camshaft position sensors in position on the front cover.
14. Install the camshaft position sensor bolts.

Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.M (89 lb in).

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Let me know if this answers your questions.

Take care and let me know the outcome. If I don't hear from you, have a nice Thanksgiving.

Joe

If you hit it with an impact, it should be fine. As far as the compression, yes you can check it. Let me know the results.

Hi,

It's time to remove the head. If you are certain the timing is right (and it sounds like you are) something is causing that entire bank to lave low compression. A bad cam shaft won't cause low compression unless it isn't turning and allowing valves to stay partially open. What is confusing to me is why they are all at 30 and don't change. Something isn't adding up. If there was a bent valve, worn rings, damaged piston, it would be one specific cylinder. This is all 3 cylinders on one bank. It's almost like the head gasket has failed and is affecting all cylinders.

I hate to say it, but the head has to come off. Is it worth the time and effort? There is only one way to know. Remove the head and see what is happening or causing it. At that point, we will determine if the engine is worth putting money into.

I do have one other thought. Is there any way you could get your hands on a scope which is designed to see into areas such as cylinders? I don;t know if a parts store would lend or rent one, but perhaps you would be able to see what is happening without taking the head off. At least it would save you time. It's just a thought.

Try to have a good Thanksgiving, whats left of it. Car's will always be there to drive you crazy.

Joe

Each bank has its own head gasket. By putting the scope into each cylinder, you can tell if there has been damage to cylinder walls, the tops of the pistons, valves and so on. If everything looks good, then we have to remove the head to see if it is a gasket related issue. The scope is to help you determine if it is worth taking things apart or just replacing the engine.

Please feel free to let me know if you have questions. Also, when you do the checks, upload pics for me to see as well (if you can).

Joe