[Tonynycinfl]

Yikes!

Warranty companies are usually hesitant to honor coverage, so be prepared to fight.
Best of luck to you.

Yeah....I know...used car...bs warranty....upside down on value.

 

[Long]

Yeah....I know...used car...bs warranty....upside down on value.

Hopefully it works in your favor, just be ready to argue and read up on your warranty terms.

If you've had regular maintenance (oil changes, etc.) and no engine mods, you should be fine.
Looks like maybe a connecting rod punched a hole in the block. Hard for me to tell from the pics.

 

[silversport]

OUCH, that looks bad...good luck with your warranty claim(s)...

Bill

 

[tinman]

Like Long said, read your warranty. More than once. Be firm. Go get 'em!

 

[silversport]

and never assume what is covered...good luck,

Bill

 

[BigSpoon]

Not keeping the car. But I’d like to fix it somewhat right. So 2011 3.6 out of an awd CTS sedan, coupe vs 2wd are all interchangeable? I’m needing close to a direct swap. I can change accessories but this is engine is not salvageable. Death by timing chain.

I need to get this ordered ASAP. I appreciate the help guys.

I am about to take delivery of a 2010 CTS 3.6 Premium... with 85k.... I want to change the timing chain immediately since I keep hearing/reading about it on this model/engine config. Are there any aftermarket upgraded timing chains out there for the 3.6? Like any stronger chains/sprockets or anything?

 

[NorthernSRX]

I am about to take delivery of a 2010 CTS 3.6 Premium... with 85k.... I want to change the timing chain immediately since I keep hearing/reading about it on this model/engine config. Are there any aftermarket upgraded timing chains out there for the 3.6? Like any stronger chains/sprockets or anything?

Cloyes makes a good kit according to a number of people here. I went with OEM since mine went out at the 100,000+ mile mark - if the second set last as long, they will outlive the car.

 

[redheadedrod]

I am at 170k on my car with out any issues currently with the timing chain. Just hoping to get my new job and work a few months before having a couple more issues taken care of on this car. Been a good car so far. Other than the transmission going out at 170k after it sprung a leak.

 

[Nonsmiley]

I am about to take delivery of a 2010 CTS 3.6 Premium... with 85k.... I want to change the timing chain immediately since I keep hearing/reading about it on this model/engine config. Are there any aftermarket upgraded timing chains out there for the 3.6? Like any stronger chains/sprockets or anything?

From what I've gathered, the stock chains tend to elongate at the connections between the links. This happened on earlier model years, and is something GM fixed in later years. Any quality aftermarket timing chain brand has probably corrected these issues. Beware of any timing component containing Chinesium. These could cause catastrophic failure and at the least would necessitate repeat work.

 

[Joseph Upson]

I am about to take delivery of a 2010 CTS 3.6 Premium... with 85k.... I want to change the timing chain immediately since I keep hearing/reading about it on this model/engine config. Are there any aftermarket upgraded timing chains out there for the 3.6? Like any stronger chains/sprockets or anything?

You're way ahead of schedule without codes at that mileage. I would use 3 to 5k mile oil changes and wait until it needs it, or reaches the mileage that some GM techs recommend it, ~130k miles. If you receive the car in good working condition I'd have to say a timing chain replacement is over the top at this point. There are many, many 3.6L motors well beyond the 130k mile mark without problems on the OE timing components and some well into the 200k mile range. If it's something you feel you need to do, that's understandable, but if you're operating off of hearsay and paranoia I'd advise against it. The motors are very dependable when taken care of.

 

[Long]

Note to self:
Trade in CTS before 130k

 

[NorthernSRX]

You're way ahead of schedule without codes at that mileage. I would use 3 to 5k mile oil changes and wait until it needs it, or reaches the mileage that some GM techs recommend it, ~130k miles. If you receive the car in good working condition I'd have to say a timing chain replacement is over the top at this point. There are many, many 3.6L motors well beyond the 130k mile mark without problems on the OE timing components and some well into the 200k mile range. If it's something you feel you need to do, that's understandable, but if you're operating off of hearsay and paranoia I'd advise against it. The motors are very dependable when taken care of.

I would agree with this.

 

[redheadedrod]

I would agree with this.

I did mention my car has over 170k miles right?
I have an LFX 3.6

 

[Padgett]

Just coming up on 70k in my '11. 130k may come around 2035.

 

[BigSpoon]

Hello, I guess I'm a lucky one....I might need a replacement also....smh. 2012 CTS coupe 3.6 Rwd. I have warranty with SilverRock but don't know if this is covered.
Any help or advice on what caused this or what I can do?
Thanks in advance!
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Oh no, SilverRock... Did you get your CTS via Carvana like me? Lol how many miles again? I prob just missed it. Sigh, don't know how my issues will go with "SilverRock" lol

 

[Bastropla318]

I have a 09 Cadillac CTS 3.6 engine, rear wheel drive, my engine is no good I don't want to go back with no Cadillac engine so what's the best engine to swap out to

 

[tinman]

Cadillac 3.6L.

 

[Long]

I have a 09 Cadillac CTS 3.6 engine, rear wheel drive, my engine is no good I don't want to go back with no Cadillac engine so what's the best engine to swap out to

LS swap!
Plenty of info will rise to the top of a search in our Performance Mods subforum.

 

[tinman]

LS swap!
Plenty of info will rise to the top of a search in our Performance Mods subforum.

Much better suggestion!