jamesm
Goblin Guru
I didn’t use that flat piece in the left but I’d hold onto it until you have the brake installed and working. The rest looks good.
Engine pulled from car. Now what?
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Robinjo
Goblin Guru
It's as easy as remove and install if you do it now. Later, when (not if) it breaks it'll be a lot more involved. It took longer to find the right socket than removal and installation of the new part.Even with only 75K on the clock, would recommend replacing the timing chain guide bolt. The factory one will fail and replacement is cheap insurance for engine longevity.
Ecotec Timing Chain Guide Bolt
This aftermarket piece replaces the plagued stepped shoulder bolt that has a high tendency of breaking in the Ecotec 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 liter GM engine. It is far superior in every way and will not require you to replace the head that can be damaged when the factory bolt breaks. An absolute must have...zzperformance.com
It's simply removing the old one and installing the new one.
My kit didn't come with the parking brake cables. I bought replacements for the stock SS cables. Mine were rusty and one was seized.
Robinjo
Goblin Guru
I purchased that number and it works. Now, how you route it in the kit car is very much open to interpretation. My part number listed in the picture is for a 2006 SS/SC. I don't know if the later models still used the same number. It was very easy to install after the car was running and driving, maybe 30-45 minutes of work. But I already had my handle mounted onto the tunnel cover.
You are correct, 2 cables are needed.
You are correct, 2 cables are needed.
Lndshrk Steve
Well-Known Member
Looks like an fuel tank evap. canister. If so, you don't need it . . . but if it comes off easy, better have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
If you don't need it, hang onto it in case someone else needs one. 
averageJOEschmo
Active Member
Sasqwatch, correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like this is the same part on Amazon:Even with only 75K on the clock, would recommend replacing the timing chain guide bolt. The factory one will fail and replacement is cheap insurance for engine longevity.
Ecotec Timing Chain Guide Bolt
This aftermarket piece replaces the plagued stepped shoulder bolt that has a high tendency of breaking in the Ecotec 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 liter GM engine. It is far superior in every way and will not require you to replace the head that can be damaged when the factory bolt breaks. An absolute must have...
It's simply removing the old one and installing the new one.
Dorman 917-954 Timing Chain Guide Bolt Compatible with Select Models (OE FIX) https://a.co/d/8VgkTWt
If the original isn't currently broken, is it really as easy as removing the cap and bolt and then putting the new bolt in? No need to pull the header off to hold the guide in place while installing the new bolt?
Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of this issue.
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
Yep, it's that easy. And yes the Dorman part is essentially the same part that ZZP sells. Best to replace it BEFORE it breaks, since the stock bolt will break at some point.
Rttoys
Goblin Guru
or put a sticker over itBest to replace it BEFORE it breaks, since the stock bolt will break at some point.
Lndshrk Steve
Well-Known Member
Do you have to pull the valve cover to make sure it seats properly, or just take one out and put the better one in?Yep, it's that easy. And yes the Dorman part is essentially the same part that ZZP sells. Best to replace it BEFORE it breaks, since the stock bolt will break at some point.
Moparmat2000
Member
So you only need the hand brake and primary cable? Do you need te secondary cables and the tubes? Or just the tubes?
