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TooCool5 · 11-30-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocks RS

Mine has 114,000 miles on it. I had an issue with my Camshaft Position Sensor causing a CEL. I took it in and they reprogrammed the engine and I have not had a problem since. They said that my timing chain was fine and they had seen this issue before.

Could you get us the Service Bulletin number?

Rocks RS · 12-10-2012, 08:13 AM

Well, I have to do something. Just got the CEL again yesterday. Stopped by autostore and got the following codes:

P2099
P0008

Look like I am going back to dealer.

I fear it will need the time chain replaced. I hear that is expensive.

scrming · 12-10-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocks RS

Well, I have to do something. Just got the CEL again yesterday. Stopped by autostore and got the following codes:

P2099
P0008

Look like I am going back to dealer.

I fear it will need the time chain replaced. I hear that is expensive.

Not sure how much it costs in the Camaro, but the number i've seen int the transverse vehicles like the Acadia is about $2,800...

Also, even though you are out of warranty, might want to ask the dealership about a "good will" repair since the timing chain issues is so well known...

TooCool5 · 12-10-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocks RS

Well, I have to do something. Just got the CEL again yesterday. Stopped by autostore and got the following codes:

P2099
P0008

Look like I am going back to dealer.

I fear it will need the time chain replaced. I hear that is expensive.

Let us know how it works out and how much the repair is.

Rocks RS · 12-10-2012, 08:50 AM

Will do.

Oh the pain!! $3K is steep!!

TooCool5 · 12-10-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Think the oil change interval is probably a big variable... in fact at one point GM issued an recall or TSB to have to the Oil Life Monitor updated for more frequent oil changes... That being said, my GM source warned me to change my oil a lot more frequently than the OLM was indicating... So I was changing the oil in my Camaro every 3,000 to 5,000 miles depending number of track visits... and I ran full synthetic... vs folks like my wife, who would wait for the OLM to tell them it's time for an oil change and then opt for the $14.99 oil change special...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...engine+failure

kostnkost · 12-10-2012, 10:03 AM

I know the '13's are fairly new, but I am wondering the the timing chain was improved upon since 2010?

PieNsky · 12-10-2012, 10:38 AM

I swore I would not be back again after the way I was falsely attacked on here.
I did a Google search for blower motor replacement and in the results was Camaro5. Replaced the blower motor, it is not a bad job, but you have to know how to do it. I just did the timing chains myself too. If you need some help, let me know. You will need to get the proper cam holding tools. I would also get the crank holder too. I didn't want to remove the starter because I have headers. You want to keep everything in place when you change the chains. By the way, I have 132,000 miles on the Camaro.

Rocks RS · 12-10-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

I swore I would not be back again after the way I was falsely attacked on here.
I did a Google search for blower motor replacement and in the results was Camaro5. Replaced the blower motor, it is not a bad job, but you have to know how to do it. I just did the timing chains myself too. If you need some help, let me know. You will need to get the proper cam holding tools. I would also get the crank holder too. I didn't want to remove the starter because I have headers. You want to keep everything in place when you change the chains. By the way, I have 132,000 miles on the Camaro.

Congrats on the miles. So, you did the chain. Any other issues I should be looking out for?

I did recently add a Injen CAI and changed out all the spark plugs.

PieNsky · 12-10-2012, 02:14 PM

The blower motor has to be cut out. In fact, it was made to be cut out. Even has the screw holes cast into it for the replacement blower to attach. Looks as if the passenger seat sensor is not communicating. The one I have read about, and fear, is the heater core.

Forte · 12-10-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PieNsky

The blower motor has to be cut out. In fact, it was made to be cut out. Even has the screw holes cast into it for the replacement blower to attach. Looks as if the passenger seat sensor is not communicating. The one I have read about, and fear, is the heater core.

I had the blower motor issue as well. The mechanic at the GM dealership couldn't believe it had to be cut out. They ranted for awhile to me about how stupid of a design it was. I couldn't believe it either! Mine started to go out at around 12,000 miles though.

BaylorCamaro · 12-10-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PieNsky

By the way, I have 132,000 miles on the Camaro.

V6owner · 12-10-2012, 02:34 PM

I thought I had alot of miles. You have over 2x as many as I do lol

TooCool5 · 12-10-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

I swore I would not be back again after the way I was falsely attacked on here.
I did a Google search for blower motor replacement and in the results was Camaro5. Replaced the blower motor, it is not a bad job, but you have to know how to do it. I just did the timing chains myself too. If you need some help, let me know. You will need to get the proper cam holding tools. I would also get the crank holder too. I didn't want to remove the starter because I have headers. You want to keep everything in place when you change the chains. By the way, I have 132,000 miles on the Camaro.

PieNsky - Welcome back!
Sounds like all of us will be doing timing chains sooner or later UUUGGG.
Their LLT write up says "life of the engine" referring to the chains.
GM should come out with an extended warranty on this!
How bad is the front cover removal? I probably would do it myself.

Also noticed most chain failures are people going by that monitor for oil changes.

12-10-2012, 08:13 AM	#44
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	Well, I have to do something. Just got the CEL again yesterday. Stopped by autostore and got the following codes: P2099 P0008 Look like I am going back to dealer. I fear it will need the time chain replaced. I hear that is expensive. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

12-10-2012, 08:50 AM	#47
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	Will do. Oh the pain!! $3K is steep!! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

12-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#55
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	I thought I had alot of miles. You have over 2x as many as I do lol __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

12-10-2012, 10:03 AM	#49
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	I know the '13's are fairly new, but I am wondering the the timing chain was improved upon since 2010?

12-10-2012, 10:38 AM	#50
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I swore I would not be back again after the way I was falsely attacked on here. I did a Google search for blower motor replacement and in the results was Camaro5. Replaced the blower motor, it is not a bad job, but you have to know how to do it. I just did the timing chains myself too. If you need some help, let me know. You will need to get the proper cam holding tools. I would also get the crank holder too. I didn't want to remove the starter because I have headers. You want to keep everything in place when you change the chains. By the way, I have 132,000 miles on the Camaro.

12-10-2012, 02:14 PM	#52
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	The blower motor has to be cut out. In fact, it was made to be cut out. Even has the screw holes cast into it for the replacement blower to attach. Looks as if the passenger seat sensor is not communicating. The one I have read about, and fear, is the heater core.