07-21-2015, 12:06 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 3.6 LLT Join Date: Jul 2015
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3.6 Rod knocking, need advise!!!
Does anyone know if the blocks are all the same on the 3.6LLT, as in can I use the 3.6LLT out of an all wheel drive Cadillac CTS or is it going to be different? And is say a 2014, 2015 LLT same as a 2010,2011. I know the LFXs are different.
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07-21-2015, 12:18 PM | #2 |
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2008-2011 GM LLT is the same long-bloke. Some will have different accy brackets and intake manifolds, but save all that for yours. Were you using oil? How often did you check oil? Also, finding a good LLT is getting harder as until 2014 there was no low oil level indicator and that causes a ton of failures. Make SURE you replace timing chain set if you go used. A new LLT is under $4k complete.
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07-21-2015, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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So are the AWD and RWD blocks the same?
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07-21-2015, 04:15 PM | #4 |
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Yes. It is only the oil pan and the tranfer case/transmission that is different.
On your camaro, drop all out the bottom entire carrier w/engine all as one. Disconnect all harnesses and coolant lines (behind passenger side cylinder head is the bitch) |
07-21-2015, 04:58 PM | #5 |
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Man I have been waiting to hear that for 4 days, Thanks!!!
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07-21-2015, 07:56 PM | #6 |
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Yes it was using oil, It ran low twice on me, checking it about every4-5000 miles, I know now what a big mistake that was, I wasn't aware of the using oil issue at all. I am 2nd owner and 2 months out of warranty so it is all my problem now unfortunately. I stopped driving it as soon as I heard it knocking checked the oil filter and it is full of shavings. So now I have to decide if I want to go used or just rebuild. used would be quicker but Rebuild would be like new, it has 98,000 miles on it now
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07-21-2015, 08:06 PM | #7 |
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If doing the work yourself then get a good used low miles motor. I've found 10K mile motors for $1200 shipped. I think jacfab got one for 999. If your paying a shop to do it then it might be worth the extra money for a new or rebuilt motor with a warranty.
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07-21-2015, 08:50 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 3.6 LLT Join Date: Jul 2015
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If I rebuild I will be doing it myself. I have been looking for a motor but about the best Ive found is 60,000 miles for 1700.00.
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07-22-2015, 05:46 AM | #9 |
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That sucks, hope it works out for you. I got in the habit of checking my oil every fill up. Scary stuff.
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07-22-2015, 06:46 AM | #10 |
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Does anyone know the level of difficulty in dropping in a LFX, is it a bolt in or are there mods that need to be done, I am sure the exhaust would need to be reworked at the head but other than that what would need to be done?
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07-31-2015, 07:28 PM | #11 |
my rods are knocking in mine too. burning thru oil like crazy 7 need a new motor
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07-31-2015, 07:45 PM | #12 |
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I know you will atleast need an entirely new computer system as the the tuning software for the lfx is different.
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07-31-2015, 08:13 PM | #13 |
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You checked the oil every 5000 miles ! Unbelievable!! I change mine every 2500-3000 and check it everyother tank of fuel. It takes 10seconds while pumping fuel.
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07-31-2015, 11:34 PM | #14 |
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Got the engine out and apart, all rod bearings were scarred but #6 was spun and paper thin. The main bearings and cam journals are all good. Does anyone have all the info/ specs for rebuilding without me having to drop 200.00 on a service manual?
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