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TheHorse13 · 05-18-2012, 05:41 AM

My service rep tells me that the engine has to be "lifted up a little" to get the pan out. What this translates into as far as ripping parts off the car, I have no idea.

I'm supposed to get my car back today or Monday. I will be asking a lot of questions when I go to pick it up.

roccomaro69 · 05-18-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

My service rep tells me that the engine has to be "lifted up a little" to get the pan out. What this translates into as far as ripping parts off the car, I have no idea.

I'm supposed to get my car back today or Monday. I will be asking a lot of questions when I go to pick it up.

you won't be getting a lot of answers...

jeffny09 · 05-18-2012, 07:49 AM

My car looks like it has a small oil leak...and i beleave its the rear main seal or oil cooler gasket..will they replace this if my car is tuned already?

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TheHorse13 · 05-18-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by roccomaro69

you won't be getting a lot of answers...

Why not? Have you gone through this repair already?

jeffny09 · 05-18-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

Why not? Have you gone through this repair already?

No i have not but when i was doing my camshaft..i noticed some oil..but not.on the ground just in the housing...so i dont wanna bring it in if the warranty wont cover it..my warranty expires in july so im tryin to get as much done as possible

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thahemp · 05-18-2012, 09:18 AM

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No i have not but when i was doing my camshaft..i noticed some oil..but not.on the ground just in the housing...so i dont wanna bring it in if the warranty wont cover it..my warranty expires in july so im tryin to get as much done as possible

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Your warranty won't cover it since you've already tuned your car. Consider your powertrain warranty kaput.

jeffny09 · 05-18-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Your warranty won't cover it since you've already tuned your car. Consider your powertrain warranty kaput.

Yea thats what i thought. How would i replace those seals.

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TheHorse13 · 05-18-2012, 09:56 AM

The rear main seal requires you to separate the motor from the trans. You better pray it's not the pan gasket or the block porosity issue. Those repairs will cost you a lot of money since your warranty is gone.

jeffny09 · 05-18-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

The rear main seal requires you to separate the motor from the trans. You better pray it's not the pan gasket or the block porosity issue. Those repairs will cost you a lot of money since your warranty is gone.

Its barley even a leak ..no leak on the ground just saw somw drops on the bottom of car

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thahemp · 05-18-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

The rear main seal requires you to separate the motor from the trans. You better pray it's not the pan gasket or the block porosity issue. Those repairs will cost you a lot of money since your warranty is gone.

Sounds like an opportunity to take that money and buy some new tools! I've always wanted an excuse to go buy an engine hoist and some extra floor jacks

... I wonder if mine leaks too

TheHorse13 · 05-18-2012, 12:30 PM

You should read the TSB for these repairs. One calls for a "special" tool to lower the entire sub frame of the car in order to get to the pan. Good times...

thahemp · 05-18-2012, 02:03 PM

There are companies that make a great living making "specialty" tools. In reality, a lot of these tools are just time-savers. I have no idea what this particular tool is, but requirements for "specialty" tools must be taken with a grain of salt.

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Just googled "camaro subframe" and that looks like a perfect candidate for jackstands + some extra floor jacks for the DIYer. Unless there are some strange fasteners somewhere...

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05-18-2012, 05:41 AM	#15
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	My service rep tells me that the engine has to be "lifted up a little" to get the pan out. What this translates into as far as ripping parts off the car, I have no idea. I'm supposed to get my car back today or Monday. I will be asking a lot of questions when I go to pick it up.

05-18-2012, 09:56 AM	#22
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	The rear main seal requires you to separate the motor from the trans. You better pray it's not the pan gasket or the block porosity issue. Those repairs will cost you a lot of money since your warranty is gone.

05-18-2012, 12:30 PM	#25
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	You should read the TSB for these repairs. One calls for a "special" tool to lower the entire sub frame of the car in order to get to the pan. Good times...