Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
  
Roto-Fab
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Homepage Garage Wiki Register Community Calendar Today's Posts Search


Showing results 1 to 29 of 29
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: CAM ZL1
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-06-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
First of all, I'm sorry to all of my fellow...

First of all, I'm sorry to all of my fellow Camaro5 members for not being more prompt on my responses and updates. As can be expected, this process takes awhile to sort itself out, and frankly, I...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 09-05-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
When the oil leak and other issues were being...

When the oil leak and other issues were being addressed I was getting feedback from the service department multiple times per day, with this situation I don't expect any definitive diagnostic results...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 09-05-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
First of all, thank you to everyone for your...

First of all, thank you to everyone for your support and concern. I stand behind the ZL1 in terms of its' high marks in crash-test ratings, walking away with just minor wounds. I didn't mean to...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-29-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Resolution

The Service Technician and the Service Manager had to consult an engineer via a telephone call and they all came to the conclusion that it had to be the PCV System. They checked that all the hoses...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-27-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Yes, it was being expedited (again, sorry to...

Yes, it was being expedited (again, sorry to anyone who has a 2013 on order). I was just told that the estimated build date is 8/27/12.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-27-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
I already have a case open with GM Customer...

I already have a case open with GM Customer Service, and have made numerous contacts with Level 3 and 4 Representatives. You can refer to my previous posts. I appreciate your concern.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-26-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Yes, they have authorized a buyback, but it's...

Yes, they have authorized a buyback, but it's more of a swap. I retain the 2012 until a replacement 2013 is built and delivered, which they said they are expediting as much as possible. Doesn't make...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-26-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
No word yet, I am only an hour or two North of...

No word yet, I am only an hour or two North of Detroit so I would assume tomorrow. The Service Manager left it untouched so whoever needs to look at it can see it as is. Unfortunately that also means...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-26-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Survey

What I am hearing from the Service Manager, Service Technician, and my own thinking, is that in periods of high internal pressure (5,000 RPM+), the oil pressure in the motor or something associated...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-26-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Update

Yesterday the service department completed the re-assembly, and performed a more extensive test drive.

I drove it for several hours and sure enough more oil coming from the same relative area as...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-23-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Progress

I was informed by the dealership today that the motor swap is taking longer than expected because the crate motor that was delivered is a CTS-V LSA. The Service Manager said the oil pan from the old...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-20-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Progress

The crate motor is installed, complete re-assembly should be done early next week, and given a thorough test procedure I may be back behind the wheel on Wednesday, which would be very nice.

As...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-19-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Re-Attached the photo of the trouble area...

Re-Attached the photo of the trouble area highlighting one of the casting "riser" points. In person maybe more evidently then in the photo the bottom of that riser point seemed to be weeping oil.
...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-19-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Just a couple more photos of the teardown. ...

Just a couple more photos of the teardown.

400135
400136
400137
400138
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-19-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Probable Source

Attached are photos of the new and old engines.

Photo 1 is of the rear of the old engine, highlighted in red is the probable trouble area.

400127

A closer picture shows definite oil...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-19-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Repair Progress

Today the crate motor arrived and the old engine was dropped from the car, along with seemingly just about every piece that can be removed.

400121

400122

400123

400124
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-17-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
When I was originally looking for any sources of...

When I was originally looking for any sources of information for oil leaks from ZL1's or LSA's I came across a forum of CTS-V owners who pretty much all were mentioning some small leaks, some of them...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-17-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
After waiting most of today, I decided to give...

After waiting most of today, I decided to give the dealership service manager a call to see about any progress. He informed me that the car has not been looked into, let alone worked on since last...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-16-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
I hadn't yet heard back from the service manager...

I hadn't yet heard back from the service manager at the dealership so I went ahead and called them around noon today. He thought a new crate motor would be the next step, to which I brought up the...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-15-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Lemon Law in Michigan is 30 days of repair, or 4...

Lemon Law in Michigan is 30 days of repair, or 4 attempts at the same problem. Currently only at 3 attempts and 10 days of it being out of commission. Whether it being "fixed" at this point would...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-15-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
On Friday I received a call that the rear plate...

On Friday I received a call that the rear plate including the rear main seal, the flywheel and the clutch had been replaced and the car was test driven and ready to go. Given the previous two times I...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-12-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
As if things weren't bad enough. 20 days since I...

As if things weren't bad enough. 20 days since I ordered my custom plate it finally arrived.

397261

If it needs to be said, I put the order in for "CAM ZL1", and I mean 1 not the roman...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-12-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Attached is a photo I took where the razor-sharp...

Attached is a photo I took where the razor-sharp portion of the engine block is highlighted by the green box. You can actually see the burr, which I physically felt, and it was infact, sharp. In my,...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
I am very interested and the service tech working...

I am very interested and the service tech working on the car would be interested as well to know if that wiring harness is intentionally placed in the location mine was or if it really was a fluke....
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Unfortunately I don't think they would be able to...

Unfortunately I don't think they would be able to replace it with a limited production 2012 MY.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
I told the service manager several times to look...

I told the service manager several times to look the exhaust over and the best I have heard so far was that they are going to try to clean it with steel wool. I'm not happy with that sort of response...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
(Continued) I attached the images of just some...

(Continued)
I attached the images of just some of the damage caused by the oil leak. Including some heavy burn and scoring all along the exhaust and on primarily the right side catalytic converter....
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
(Continuation) After several hours of...

(Continuation)
After several hours of inspection and some preliminary diagnosing the service manager called me back and had come up with two possible causes for the problem. I drove to the...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 07-11-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 87,972
Posted By CAM ZL1
Serious ZL1 Defects

Let me start by saying that I have referenced and researched Camaro5 for information involving both my early production 2010 2SS, and my 2012 ZL1. I have not until now felt that my voice or input was...
Showing results 1 to 29 of 29

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:10 AM.

Contact Us - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service / DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.