2009 Aveo Engine Info

[kk09aveo]

OK guys, I need some solid information here.

What, EXACTLY are the changes to the Aveo engine from 2008 to 2009.

I know they call it an Ecotec now, but what is physically different from the E-tec?

ALSO, does the "new" engine still have the ****ty timing belt, or does it have a chain now?

FWIW, I asked the head tech at the dealer and he said they all have chains and you don't have to worry about the engine blowing if the belt breaks. I want to get my facts straight before I tear him a new one.

Thank you.

[petrified.rabbit]

its a completely different engine, different head, different manifolds. has a coilpack on the plugs, no wires.variable vale timing, it has a timing belt, but its not as bad as you make it sound.

the short block might be similar, but i haven't tore into it that far.

[thehunterooo]

vvt

still has a timing belt, but i dont think its ****ty

more power and tourqe, better gas mileage

more solid altogherther

[Wolfman AK907]

+1 The EcoTec engine is based off an Opel engine design too.

[LarsBud]

German tech!!!!!!!