Performance Water Pump & Timing Chain Kit for Buick Verano (2012-2017) 2.4L

Complete Timing Chain & Water Pump Kit for 2012-2017 Buick Verano (Delta II)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump & Timing Chain Kit replaces the worn internal drive components and coolant circulation pump on the 2012-2017 Buick Verano to restore factory camshaft synchronization, eliminate chain slack, and prevent catastrophic valve-to-piston interference.

The Stock Buick Verano Ecotec Valvetrain Vulnerabilities

The factory 2.4L LEA engine in the Delta II Verano is notoriously prone to premature timing chain stretch, hydraulic tensioner collapse, and brittle nylon guide rail degradation. As slack accumulates, camshaft phaser correlation drops, throwing codes P0016 or P0017 and causing audible cold-start rattle. Concurrently, the OEM water pump—driven internally off the balance shaft assembly—suffers bearing and impeller seal breakdown. When balance or primary chains fail, the interference valvetrain risks bent intake and exhaust valves.

The Engineering Solution

This master service overhaul kit incorporates heat-treated link-belt chains with high tensile fatigue resistance, rigid polymer guides, and reinforced hydraulic tensioners to counter high-RPM chain whipping. Paired with brand-new variable valve timing (VVT) camshaft sprockets and solenoids, this kit restores accurate oil pressure metering across the camshaft phasers. A heavy-duty water pump with an elastomer-coated gasket replaces the auxiliary-drive pump simultaneously, eliminating duplicate teardown labor on high-mileage Ecotec platforms.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Chain (148 Links)
• 1 Timing Chain Balance Shaft (134 Links)
• 1 Tensioner
• 1 Balance Shaft Tensioner
• 2 VVT Camshaft Gears (2 Exhaust)
• 1 Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator
• 1 Intake Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
• 1 Exhaust Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
• 1 Crank Sprocket (23 Teeth)
• 1 Crank Sprocket (Inner - 42 Teeth)
• 1 Balance Shaft Sprocket (Intake Side)
• 1 Balance Shaft Sprocket (Exhaust Side)
• 1 Guide Rail (Tensioner Guide)
• 1 Guide Rail (Left for Cam Chain)
• 1 Guide Rail (Upper for Cam Chain)
• 1 Guide Rail Balance Shaft (Upper)
• 1 Guide Rail Balance Shaft (Left)
• 1 Guide Rail Balance Shaft (Right)
• 1 Water Pump W/ Gasket
• 1 Timing Cover Gasket Set

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2012 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA / LAF)
• 2013 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA)
• 2014 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA)
• 2015 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA)
• 2016 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA)
• 2017 Buick Verano 2.4L L4 (RPO: LEA)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the Delta II Verano?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2017 Buick Verano equipped with the 2.4L LEA or LAF engine. This kit does not fit 2.0L Turbo (LHU) models.

Why should the water pump be replaced during a timing chain service?

The Ecotec water pump is driven by the balance shaft chain behind the primary timing system, making replacement during timing overhaul necessary to prevent costly future labor.

The Buick Reliability Standard

Maintaining factory quietness and smooth engine operation in your Buick requires zero tolerance for chain vibration, timing drift, or cooling system failure.