2012 1.8 LT MT Timing belt change

[Dingleberry69]

Howdy good folks

well the time has come to delve into the timing belt change, so got my serpentine belt and tensioner, gates timing belt kit with water pump, valve cover gaskets, engine mount bolts, thermostat and housing, oil/filter (motul and Delco) and of course the timing belt specific tools. Going to DIY all this of course. Before I delve head long into the pit of dispair, otherwise known as the GM equivalent of BMWs triple bypass, is there anything I am missing, anything to look out for, and other parts I should be inspecting and looking at replacing while I’m in there?
I know there are individual how to videos and threads in the group about specific tasks, but just seeking a general idea of what sort of journey I am about to embark on, and if I may encounter any surprises along the way.

thank you once again good folks of the Sonic owners forum hive mind, may this forum live long and prosper

cheers

 

[poodle448]

The only suggestion I have is to replace the motor & tranny mounts since you're already there. Unless they're in perfect condition

 

[Dingleberry69]

The only suggestion I have is to replace the motor & tranny mounts since you're already there. Unless they're in perfect condition

The only suggestion I have is to replace the motor & tranny mounts since you're already there. Unless they're in perfect condition

Ah ended up replacing the mounts as well. Took the pax engine mount off and noticed cracking, so off to the dealership I went to grab the mounts. If one was cracking, chances are highly likely that the others were on the same boat anyway. Yeah sucks that rubber hardens and cracks with time and many heat cycles.

 

[Z71]

Another item to replace during timing belt change are cam sprocket oil seals and front crank oil seal.