Rebuilding a 2014 Chevy Cruze with engine damage for cheap, maybe?

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27 күн бұрын

This 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT/RS was listed with engine damage. Today we will dig into it and see how far the damage goes. Turbos and valve covers are regular maintenance on these so I know we will be going at least that far.
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@shawnbarr8572 25 күн бұрын

WuHan war whistle is now my new phrase for turbos! 😂

@garycurry4600 25 күн бұрын

Right? 😂 I recently had bypass surgery, so it hurts when Scott mades comments like that unexpectedly! Fortunately, I have my chest pillow now at the ready 😂😂😂

@jimwiskus8862 25 күн бұрын

Agreed! Old Scott’s got the good ones for sure. 😊

@paulsullivan6392 25 күн бұрын

Yes indeed...I am still chuckling over the Wuhan War Whistle moniker. Good one Scott....good one.

@es355gibson 25 күн бұрын

lololol

@yeahitskimmel 24 күн бұрын

Only refers to the cheap China internet ones, a Garrett/Precision is no Wuhan War Whistler

@garycurry4600 25 күн бұрын

Oh how I’ve missed the scream!! 😂

@davidmcouch7453 25 күн бұрын

I cannot wait for you to get you a new shop and start doing rebuilds again!

@dave_n8pu 25 күн бұрын

My thoughts too.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

It takes time. I might have to build one at this point.

@timothykraus7654 25 күн бұрын

I would love to see your own shop ! Even if its smaller and make more videos !

@pauledmundson8132 25 күн бұрын

@@vehcor I'd love to watch a video of a shop build. (Just sayin'.)

@johnhufnagel 24 күн бұрын

@@vehcor I smell a video series if you do.

@yeahitskimmel 24 күн бұрын

Funny I was literally typing this comment that a $300 China turbo might be an upgrade from whatever China turbo GM used right as you said it

@yeahitskimmel 24 күн бұрын

The ubiquity of these 100% confirms the fact that most ppl are clueless about what car is a good idea to get

@Vex-zz7br 18 күн бұрын

These cars can be pretty reliable aside from their turbos they may or may not have and are cheap to fix. The cobalt is also decently popular and has its issues. Both are cheaper to fix and buy than their foreign counterparts.

@GusMahn 25 күн бұрын

That car is clean as heck under the hood. Plenty of things go wrong with the Chevy Cruze, but they are cheap to DIY repair and actually drive pretty nice.

@MrTonyman4575 24 күн бұрын

I'm glad to hear. Cuz I just bought my wife one lol

@yeahitskimmel 24 күн бұрын

@@MrTonyman4575You def be taking advantage of it being cheap and easy to fix cuz you'll be fixing it constantly. You'll be intimately familiar with all of the engine plastics if you keep it around for more than 30-40k miles. It'll get your wife around town for cheap but they are def budget cars. The bit about riding well is ridiculous though unless your wife has literally never driven anything besides econo-boxes to compare it to.

@brianp6965 22 күн бұрын

@@yeahitskimmel My 2014 Cruze Diesel has 205k on it; I bought it new in '14. A couple of Diesel emissions issues but nothing else has failed on that car. I've spent less than $1000 in 10 years on repairs. It rides nice, zero squeaks or rattles, no electrical issues. Average 42mpg. Must have been built on a Wednesday.

@E_Legal_Alien 21 күн бұрын

⁠what year?

@MrTonyman4575 21 күн бұрын

@@E_Legal_Alien 2014

@cal4625 24 күн бұрын

Gloves and a torque wrench? What's next? Maybe a rainbow T shirt?

@larryk9966 25 күн бұрын

My middle son and I laughed our asses off at the “Wuhan War Whistle” comment. Thank you!!!

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

😂👍🏻

@JohnSmith-eq5el 25 күн бұрын

I had forgot how much I enjoy these videos....

@burtbacarach5034 25 күн бұрын

SCOTT'S BACK! Man I've always kinda liked these cars,and this one is CLEAN.Someone got a great deal.Good to see you back,it's been a minute.

@johnperez93640 23 күн бұрын

Ahhh the chevy cruze. Ive made soo much money fixing the same problems. I even buy the parts in bulk. Soo easy to work on, even blindfolded.

@BWGPEI 23 күн бұрын

You make this old boy smile, and confirm that I really hate turbos. Happy days to you!

@edwarddickson7532 25 күн бұрын

matching mittens and valve cover! beautiful!

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

😂

@nimas.1415 25 күн бұрын

My father had a 2013 turbo Cruze, I actually really enjoyed driving it. The oil leaks and broken cooling fittings were real issues. He sold it, but the mechanic told him the oil cooler behind the turbo was likely leaking. Seem to be a common issue, we replaced the oil feed with the upgraded design.

@rotaryperfection Күн бұрын

Thermostat mod is an absolute MUST on these 1.4 engines. Really relieves the stress of the coolant system and head gasket since the factory stat doesn't open till 230degrees. That temp and pressure blows up the radiator and coolant reservoir over time.

@steveoh9838 25 күн бұрын

That engine is actually a Opel german design with stout forged crank and rods along with a main bearing girdle, really beefy. The problem is all the cheap ass plastic fittings so they puke oil and water, as you discovered, as they age just like BMW's People just beat on them and there is no oil pressure. guage. Can't take the abuse like Honda's and Toyotas but when running good they drive WAY better and handle amazing for what they are. The wife has one, a 2014, and its been great so far with 180K miles. I did the valve cover and crank seal to get rid of the bird chirp 5 years ago...lol. Cheap and easy to work on for sure.

@goclunker 22 күн бұрын

I thought its a Daewoo Engine.

@steveoh9838 22 күн бұрын

@@goclunker A modern collaboration of world wide manufacturer's each contributing and sold world wide in different markets. The engine no, I believe Daewoo contributed chassis engineering. The 6 speed trans is GM.

@Jeff-sp7bg 8 сағат бұрын

Ive never been in a chevy that drove better than a toyota or honda. Toyota avalon,landcruiser, lexus, honda pilot, ? Youre telling me a 2014 chevy cruze has a bettee ride? Ridiculous

@JasonMuellermrgoodtune 22 күн бұрын

I do love that you still scream when you back things off the trailer! Thank you for that! :)

@jamespn 25 күн бұрын

Nice work, easy flip, a car most people can afford.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

It sure is!

@josephking6515 25 күн бұрын

Why do they make critical pieces of plastic and then put them next to the, oh I don't know..... *far king hot* spinny exhaust gas thing? *Thank you* for the video Scott. 👍👍 I really hope things are going well for you and the pizza girl.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

So they prematurely fail, duh! 😂 You can’t sell customers new cars if the old ones are still running!

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 19 күн бұрын

Pizza girl?

@akgogo3 25 күн бұрын

You forgot to address the biggest problem with the 1.4L... the PCV system! Should definitely look into putting on a PCV fix kit or a new intake manifold, otherwise the crankcase oil seals will continue to leak oil. When the PCV valve integral to the intake manifold fails, boost pressure from the intake manifold goes straight into the crankcase, causing oil to be pushed out of every seal on the engine.

@MazichMusic 25 күн бұрын

Same pcv problem as the 2.4L engine?

@brianfairchild7819 24 күн бұрын

thats the factory built in rust inhibitor system

@MRosati5000 17 күн бұрын

Thanks..

@jordanmotorscompany9843 25 күн бұрын

Those are good looking cars. I don’t care if it’s a pos…I like them.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

They certainly look better than the Cobalt they replaced!

@johnmehaffey9953 20 күн бұрын

You’re a breath of fresh air on KZfaq scott, I’ve missed you repairing auto’s, nice post 😊

@denniscarreno5882 11 күн бұрын

Missing your videos….welcome back

@markrichie897 25 күн бұрын

Another great video ! I love your sarcasm. Thank you Scott

@veronicaramirez2646 25 күн бұрын

We are happy to see your videos. I hope you are doing well.

@technogeek1219 25 күн бұрын

I have been watching your videos for quite some time without subscribing, today after watching this video I made it official and subscribed, I love your sense of humor and all of your work. You are phenomenal at what you do. Keep up the fantastic work.

@tonypritchard1013 25 күн бұрын

Nice to see you back

@repro7780 25 күн бұрын

Interesting repair. I just had to have my oil supply tube on my rear turbo in my 2014 Ford Explorer Sport replaced. $130 tube, 8 hours labor @ $170/hr. Oh, and the outlet tube broke off at the oil pan, so that was another expense. Thanks, Ford!

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Lately Ford and GM both suck for high cost repairs that are become routine. The cost of ownership is getting close to European cars.

@howardlaunius7484 25 күн бұрын

There has to be a super hot room in hell for engineers who design engines that require this much work to replace one part.

@OtisFlint 21 күн бұрын

Lol, try working on German cars. This POS is gravy

@GOLD_FEVER 18 күн бұрын

@@OtisFlint Exactly. If you think THIS is difficult... then you have prob never worked on cars before... It's a TURBO REPLACEMENT , i have to jack my motor up from its mount in order to get mine out! Try that for "difficult"

@ericzochowski3749 25 күн бұрын

Good to see you back.

@ezesrebuilds1174 25 күн бұрын

Whoever is watching this video, I hope this day will be a great day.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

You too!

@823Labs 19 күн бұрын

Glad you’re back up and working

@ericbarnett6771 24 күн бұрын

I bought the silver valve cover before watching this video. Man, do I feel duped.

@vehcor 24 күн бұрын

😂

@bobbyserchion 23 күн бұрын

Hi vechor it's so good to see you back in action 😂😅😊

@carguy4658 25 күн бұрын

So good to see @ 31:30 that the shop manager is still watching over your shoulders ... 🐶

@RealAlLePage 25 күн бұрын

And so, Scott's Ecotec and Ecoboost Emporium begins....

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

I don’t know if I will be able to keep those engines in stock! 😂

@simondekoning3484 25 күн бұрын

Nice to see you back. Always fun to watch😂

@rogerhadley2763 25 күн бұрын

great to see you back working on cars

@ronthompson3525 25 күн бұрын

Well I own 2 of these cars and thankfully they are easy to work on.

@ro9967 22 күн бұрын

I just love the dry (cynical) humor and professional work of this channel!

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 17 күн бұрын

Love the videos man!

@malcolmirving9485 25 күн бұрын

Love your work Scott.

@dewalt10-2-4 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Appreciated.

@garysimonson9593 21 күн бұрын

good to see you wrenching again, Scott!

@bdlii 25 күн бұрын

I like them. Good looking and harken back to LTZ days of Berrettas in the 80s. We got. 2013 for my 18 y/o daughter a few years ago and it’s has its issues but she really likes it. We found a well cared for LTZ RS for $8750 3 years ago 91k miles. That was a fun video.

@MrRandybut 21 күн бұрын

I enjoyed your video on that. I have a 2012 Cruze, bought brand new with 147,000, with its original turbo. The things I've change were the coil ( twice ) the thermostat housing and the head gasket. I love this car and I'm going to do a preventative maintenance and buy a new turbo. I change the oil when it calls for it and it probably will outlast me. thank you for the inspiration.

@robhale5977 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the reminder that I need to do the same job

@weefatbobicus 25 күн бұрын

Ahhhhh Natural order resumed. Woke up to the video this morning...Saturday saved!

@alextipple8650 25 күн бұрын

thanks Scott also for the e manual tip .. I got one for my 2003 Bravada :)

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Glad it helped

@ronvan1362 25 күн бұрын

Great video Scott.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@neilloughlin7080 25 күн бұрын

Another great repair video. Thanks!

@tomswindler64 25 күн бұрын

Never fail to impress.great job,might take a while to get that oil out of the system,great video as always.just keep on doing what you do best.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍

@WarPhotographer1974 25 күн бұрын

Very nice repair!

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Thanks

@mireyatopete1586 20 күн бұрын

I love your work on this car..

@scofab 25 күн бұрын

Pretty clean for sure, nice save.

@BrucePierson 25 күн бұрын

It's not engine damage. The last owner was a spy and forgot to turn off the smoke screen before parting with the car, or did he part company with us all together?

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Looks like they capped 007’s expense account. No more Astons, Cruzes from here on out. 😂

@SPD_driver 25 күн бұрын

@vehcor isn't it the car from Dpuhunter? Beware of the red weapons van....

@ryanpaul5604 24 күн бұрын

Nice fix and cool video!

@marcravey4621 23 күн бұрын

SMA in New York State had the same 14 Cruze to fix a Turbo. Both of you did the same kind work. Saving an engine is always better than buying a new one.

@stephenlyon511 25 күн бұрын

Another Great video keep the good fight against the haters

@bearing_aficionado 25 күн бұрын

Happy Friday, Scott!🍻

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Same to you!

@anthonycadiou8367 25 күн бұрын

YES! WELCOME BACK THE "SCREAM"😲

@chuckgladfelter 13 күн бұрын

I love those cars. I maintained two in the family (both bought new in 2012 and 2015) and they were both excellent cars. I changed the oil every 3,000-3,500 miles and used Rotella 10W-30 truck oil. Turbos need maintenance.

@richmann3095 24 күн бұрын

Scott, Glad to see you back for a repair... hopefully you can get back to body repairs soon too.. i know you had mentioned in another video, any collaborations in the pipeline??

@jurijsbolakins8928 24 күн бұрын

Great video, life is getting better...

@philc824 23 күн бұрын

Very clean engine bay

@MikeyMack303 23 күн бұрын

Nice fix!

@ewanstewart8011 25 күн бұрын

Kudos on the video time 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

@eaglebrink 21 күн бұрын

It's even more luxurious in the back, as the spare is laying in a blanket!!😮😮

@muskokamike127 25 күн бұрын

30:51 put the valve cover cover on. Now you've done it! Some engineer is going to design an engine with a valve cover cover cover.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Valve coverception!

@TheMessiah91 16 күн бұрын

Just got done with updating timing belt pulleys and updating complete coolant system to new hose, gasket components and valve cover gasket.

@superbartster 25 күн бұрын

Hurray ! 🎉 The shop got fixed from the fire already woo hoo 😁

@En-Pea-Sea 25 күн бұрын

Every car repair is temporary. It is just different factors of how long.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

These temporary parts will probably outlast the rest of the original parts. 😂

@bernielewandowski4583 25 күн бұрын

The gloves made me nervous. 😂

@MrJawady 25 күн бұрын

I still miss that pair of gloves they got destroyed on the mustang rebuild that we need an update on it 💔

@user-lb5bd9yk4d 25 күн бұрын

Excellent video

@BrucePierson 25 күн бұрын

Yes, I noticed the gloves. Needed for this repair.

@johnhouseholder7682 23 күн бұрын

Nice to see you back in the shop although I do enjoy the scammer videos.thanks John from Arizona

@bazilwreckerloughead 25 күн бұрын

I don't mind working on Chevy Cruzes, they are quite popular cars.

@vehcor 24 күн бұрын

I don’t mind it either when someone else is paying the bill. 😂

@dave_listener 25 күн бұрын

Good to see you back in the shop. Getting your hands... wait... gloves dirty.

@mphill1491 25 күн бұрын

He calls those bitch mittens🤣

@gregorystevens2912 8 күн бұрын

I’m a single father and a master L1 technician with 20+ years experience. I think everyone should buy a Cruze, Aveo, sonic Buick encore. With the cost of living going up daily it’s important to make sure tradesmen have a sustainable income. These are easy to fix and guaranteed to break down. We were heartbroken when they discontinued the gm 3.1 and 3.8. And they ran out of parts for the 2.5. But these give us hope while gas is still legal lol

@gregorystevens2912 8 күн бұрын

And if your aren’t a gm fan the 3.6 Chrysler pentastar and 2.4 are a gold mine…

@kenrice3154 12 күн бұрын

love the cruze fr i got a 2011 and i mean i spent a shit load of money on it just got new speakers last week its a good ass car love my cruze

@nobodyspecial6436 25 күн бұрын

Got a 13 …non turbo… bought it brand new and put 280 thousand kilometres ( Canadian here) on it with little to no trouble whatsoever… just the regular consumables… still runs like a swiss watch but unfortunately the cars here rust probably worse than they do in Illinois…

@thadmachia9873 25 күн бұрын

Amazing I had a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz with 123,000 with a 50/50 chance of it breaking I got rid of it. Still ran like new when I got rid if it.

@jimmyaber5920 25 күн бұрын

The noise from loose spark plug is a coil fart. The new valve boosts HP and reduces several foot-pints of oil leak.

@jamesterrill1938 24 күн бұрын

You always have interesting videos..

@raymondhorvatin1050 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jameslovitt994 25 күн бұрын

My little brother loves these damn things, especially the diesel ones.

@burtbacarach5034 25 күн бұрын

Our Pastor ahs a diesel Cruze,can't keep the diesel particulate system working.Looks like he's gonna junk it.

@collyoung6017 25 күн бұрын

We dodged a bullet in the UK as most Cruzes were fitted with Izuzu diesels - the Aus built 2.0 diesel wagon was a very good car !!!

@fooledman 25 күн бұрын

Take 5 takes a lot of pride in that they are so fast; the oil is changed before the car is finished going into the shop.

@lstone.09 25 күн бұрын

Once again another awesome video. Its a nicer car than what i was driving at that age. I've heard horror stories about these cars thats why i avoided buying one this past summer. 🚗🚗🚗

@jamespercival3111 25 күн бұрын

If you're going to succomb to the glove lobby, the color coordination is a nice touch🙃

@MikhailScottKy 23 күн бұрын

Great car for an awesome price!!!! IS there an update on a new home for Scott's parts emporium and painting - detail gnomes?

@BasedAndRedPilled1 25 күн бұрын

Please help me out, Vehcor! I have a slight whining noise when the A/C is running on my Grand Am and it bogs the engine down a bit at engine idle speed. The air conditioning works great though. Would that be the bearing & clutch assembly on the outside of the compressor that needs replaced or is it the compressor itself that’s starting to go bad?

@Dagrond 25 күн бұрын

You working again? 'bout time! :)

@johnkauffman6347 25 күн бұрын

You never fail to entertain.

@vehcor 25 күн бұрын

Thanks

@KB-cu1kj 25 күн бұрын

Nice quick video. 60 thousand pound feet of torque. LOL. Jiffy Lube will soon sponsor you 😂

@OldManBadly 25 күн бұрын

Given the equipment level on the car, it was certainly worth a try to get it back on the road. Thankfully nothing so major. Good repair and I am sure a nice profit.