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tjd24 · 08-18-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

Wow , hate to see this, hope it goes well, I'm 10 years and 52,000 miles.
Still running strong, Have the chains ready to go in if anything happens.

Thanks - tough summer for the Camaro - my ECM went back in June - car just died backing out of my garage, flatbedded to dealer for an $800 bill.

Hope yours lasts longer than my did.

TooCool5 · 08-20-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

Thanks - tough summer for the Camaro - my ECM went back in June - car just died backing out of my garage, flatbedded to dealer for an $800 bill.

Hope yours lasts longer than my did.

You could buy your own OEM chain kit online for $200 or less Then just pay labor to put it in.

tjd24 · 08-22-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

You could buy your own OEM chain kit online for $200 or less Then just pay labor to put it in.

Thanks - I know that - dealer will accept me providing OEM kit but will not warrant the work so not worth the risk. I’ve provided brake rotors/pads & other parts but this is different.

tjd24 · 09-02-2019, 01:34 PM

Update from earlier post.

I had the Timing Chain replaced in my 2010 2LT RS at 59,285 miles - McGuire Chevy in Newton, NJ quoted $1,500 + tax and it came in slightly under that, including Mobile 1 Oil Change and Coolant Service. Bad but not as bad as other costs I've seen in this thread.

I could've brought in an OEM Timing Chain kit but Dealer would not warranty the service, especially if there was an issue on the install...

I traded-in my Camaro for a 2020 PHEV (the shame I now will live with but makes sense going-forward). The 2010 was coming due for Rotors and Pads for my upgraded 1LE Brembos, and the cat-back exhaust installed in 2009 was starting to rattle, so it made sense to trade now before another bill came due (like the $835. Engine Control Module (ECM) that went the month before the Timing Chain).

Thanks to all who posted in this thread for giving me food for thought on this.

RubyCamaro · 09-02-2019, 07:01 PM

Sorry to see another 5th gen owner move on but I understand. Makes me nervous as mine has around the same mileage on it. Hopefully mine will continue to run relatively problem free for some time to come (knock on wood).

TooCool5 · 09-04-2019, 11:44 AM

I am not too far off on mileage.
Hope all the upgrades (PCV, drill mod) (Mag drain plug) CAI, make a difference
on this engine running cleaner.
I also run slightly thicker oil. Never add and change around 3,500 mi.

09-02-2019, 01:34 PM	#298
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Timing Chain Replaced / Traded-in Camaro Update from earlier post. I had the Timing Chain replaced in my 2010 2LT RS at 59,285 miles - McGuire Chevy in Newton, NJ quoted $1,500 + tax and it came in slightly under that, including Mobile 1 Oil Change and Coolant Service. Bad but not as bad as other costs I've seen in this thread. I could've brought in an OEM Timing Chain kit but Dealer would not warranty the service, especially if there was an issue on the install... I traded-in my Camaro for a 2020 PHEV (the shame I now will live with but makes sense going-forward). The 2010 was coming due for Rotors and Pads for my upgraded 1LE Brembos, and the cat-back exhaust installed in 2009 was starting to rattle, so it made sense to trade now before another bill came due (like the $835. Engine Control Module (ECM) that went the month before the Timing Chain). Thanks to all who posted in this thread for giving me food for thought on this. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

09-02-2019, 07:01 PM	#299
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Sorry to see another 5th gen owner move on but I understand. Makes me nervous as mine has around the same mileage on it. Hopefully mine will continue to run relatively problem free for some time to come (knock on wood). __________________

09-04-2019, 11:44 AM	#300
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	I am not too far off on mileage. Hope all the upgrades (PCV, drill mod) (Mag drain plug) CAI, make a difference on this engine running cleaner. I also run slightly thicker oil. Never add and change around 3,500 mi. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI