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usa1camaro1969 · 06-11-2011, 12:57 PM

Head gaskets don't dry out. They can fail, though.
The car has only one fuel tank, but if you look underneath the car it is what's known as a saddle tank. It "straddles" the driveshaft in a way. It would be one regular fuel tank and since the driveshaft goes through that area they had to make sure there was enough clearance from the driveshaft.
What is the fix for the lifter issue?
Good luck with it. Hope they get it back to you soon.

Devryn17 · 06-11-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbrenthus

Depends on how long it sat without being run at all. My '94 sat for 6 months outside in Florida, and the fuel lines dry rotted. Now, you are right, it is a brand new car, and the gasket might not even be of a material that can dry rot. But, the easiest way to ruin a car is to leave it outside in the Florida weather and never drive it. Remember, this car is at least a year old, and been sitting on the lot all that time

You answered your own question. Head Gaskets can fail, but they cannot dry rot. They're not rubber.

nancygrl · 06-11-2011, 07:50 PM

That is just total BULL$H!T.

SSPrincess05 · 06-12-2011, 12:24 AM

I go to the dealership on Monday...We'll see what happens. I'm bringing two mechanically inclined friends with me to help diffuse the BS that they will inevitably tell me. Thanks so much for all of the information. I'll let you know how it ends up! By the way, as of now the car is all stock. I've only had it 3 weeks. I'm weighing my options as to which mods to make first, but at this point I want it to run right before I put more $$$ into it. :o) Thanks again for all of the help! I really miss my baby...

Cam 427 · 06-12-2011, 02:07 AM

If you have white smoke , it's probably coolant getting into a cylinder. And since you have a rough engine, that may indicate a bad cylinder.The dealer should be able to do a leak down check of the cylinders to see which one is low. They could also pressure check the cooling system too.

SSPrincess05 · 06-27-2011, 01:33 PM

I apologize for the delay of an update on my part....:o(

They replaced the lifters with "newly designed" ones and also replaced the head gasket. All is well. No more billowing white smoke from the exhaust. I absolutely LOVE this car. Can't even explain it. :o) I'm sure some of you all can understand. Next on the list is new exhaust(Borla Attack) and cold air intake(not sure which one yet)...Then we'll see from there....SuperCharge maybe?!?! ;o) Am I on the right track?

06-11-2011, 12:57 PM	#15
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Head gaskets don't dry out. They can fail, though. The car has only one fuel tank, but if you look underneath the car it is what's known as a saddle tank. It "straddles" the driveshaft in a way. It would be one regular fuel tank and since the driveshaft goes through that area they had to make sure there was enough clearance from the driveshaft. What is the fix for the lifter issue? Good luck with it. Hope they get it back to you soon. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

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SSPrincess05 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11 View My Garage	I go to the dealership on Monday...We'll see what happens. I'm bringing two mechanically inclined friends with me to help diffuse the BS that they will inevitably tell me. Thanks so much for all of the information. I'll let you know how it ends up! By the way, as of now the car is all stock. I've only had it 3 weeks. I'm weighing my options as to which mods to make first, but at this point I want it to run right before I put more $$$ into it. :o) Thanks again for all of the help! I really miss my baby...

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Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	If you have white smoke , it's probably coolant getting into a cylinder. And since you have a rough engine, that may indicate a bad cylinder.The dealer should be able to do a leak down check of the cylinders to see which one is low. They could also pressure check the cooling system too.

06-27-2011, 01:33 PM	#20
SSPrincess05 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11 View My Garage	I apologize for the delay of an update on my part....:o( They replaced the lifters with "newly designed" ones and also replaced the head gasket. All is well. No more billowing white smoke from the exhaust. I absolutely LOVE this car. Can't even explain it. :o) I'm sure some of you all can understand. Next on the list is new exhaust(Borla Attack) and cold air intake(not sure which one yet)...Then we'll see from there....SuperCharge maybe?!?! ;o) Am I on the right track?