LSA Supercharger problems?!?! - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

The Baron · 12-13-2013, 09:30 PM

you don't replace the bearing... it is not a sealed bearing.. it is a open needle bearing and it requires the blower to be taken apart to grease.. GM will not do this.. if the car starts making noise GM has directed all dealerships to replace..

hognutz · 12-13-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baron

you don't replace the bearing... it is not a sealed bearing.. it is a open needle bearing and it requires the blower to be taken apart to grease.. GM will not do this.. if the car starts making noise GM has directed all dealerships to replace..

interesting. to bad there is just not a superior bearing design to drop in.

crack me up how dealerships are glorified appliance repairman now. they just replace assemblies not actaully tear into them as much.

musclecarguy · 12-13-2013, 11:16 PM

So I got my car back on Thursday from having my supercharger replaced with a new one and I'm still hearing a similar noise but its not nearly as pronounced as before but still their and clearly audible from the inside of the car driving anything below 3000 rpms is still making the noise....I can believe that the brand new supercharger is making the noise....any ideas?!? I'm so lost

djnice · 12-14-2013, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarguy

So I got my car back on Thursday from having my supercharger replaced with a new one and I'm still hearing a similar noise but its not nearly as pronounced as before but still their and clearly audible from the inside of the car driving anything below 3000 rpms is still making the noise....I can believe that the brand new supercharger is making the noise....any ideas?!? I'm so lost

How many miles do you have on the new supercharger?

gen=5 · 12-14-2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarguy

So I got my car back on Thursday from having my supercharger replaced with a new one and I'm still hearing a similar noise but its not nearly as pronounced as before but still their and clearly audible from the inside of the car driving anything below 3000 rpms is still making the noise....I can believe that the brand new supercharger is making the noise....any ideas?!? I'm so lost

post a video of the noise, You have to let the thing break in,and do not start hamming on it,treat it like a new car for a while...I would look at it this way if it makes boost and there is no power loose issues just enjoy it...

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-14-2013, 12:31 PM

We're sorry to hear that replacing the supercharger didn't remedy the noise, musclecarguy! Let us know if you would like for us to check into anything for you.

Regards,
Sarah (Assisting William)
Chevrolet Customer Care

musclecarguy · 12-14-2013, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djnice

How many miles do you have on the new supercharger?

Well I picked it up with 8242 and all I did was drive it home and then last night picked up dinner with it so in total 6 miles bringing me to whopping 8248 miles

The Baron · 12-14-2013, 02:57 PM

the bearing noise does not exist on most cars after idle.. rev it and it goes away unless it is totally dry.. this is something else..

*mlee* · 12-14-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddvious

Got a link to this I can't find it

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313908

Well I just got home from a cruise with some friends and noticed my bearing was screaming when I pulled into the garage. I have 16,500 miles and the car was built on day one for production ZL1s

I'm still under warranty and will just take it in this time, BUT pulleys will go on someday and I hate to think this is going to continue.

There's gotta be a better way than keep replacing the SC...

Anyone heard of this actually being fixed?

The Baron · 12-15-2013, 02:16 AM

Once regressed properly, it will last a long time.

I should just start offering this service. . It seems eaton is getting sloppy

djnice · 12-15-2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarguy

Well I picked it up with 8242 and all I did was drive it home and then last night picked up dinner with it so in total 6 miles bringing me to whopping 8248 miles

Well, maybe Baron can confirm this, but with only 6 miles you should still be hearing the rotor lobes break in. Give it 200 miles before you get concerned.

ZMEnow · 12-15-2013, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarguy

So I got my car back on Thursday from having my supercharger replaced with a new one and I'm still hearing a similar noise but its not nearly as pronounced as before but still their and clearly audible from the inside of the car driving anything below 3000 rpms is still making the noise....I can believe that the brand new supercharger is making the noise....any ideas?!? I'm so lost

Did they replace the belt or use the same one?

NOLIMITCUSTOMS · 12-17-2013, 07:07 PM

Sunday i started hearing noise around SC.sounds like a idler pulley going out,but it goes and comes,never steady!!!!

*mlee* · 12-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOLIMITCUSTOMS

Sunday i started hearing noise around SC.sounds like a idler pulley going out,but it goes and comes,never steady!!!!

Give it some good boost runs and I bet it starts up again. Mine was screaming at me but would quiet down every now and then but not for long.

Dealer called today and they ordered the SC...

12-13-2013, 09:30 PM	#15
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	you don't replace the bearing... it is not a sealed bearing.. it is a open needle bearing and it requires the blower to be taken apart to grease.. GM will not do this.. if the car starts making noise GM has directed all dealerships to replace.. __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

12-13-2013, 11:16 PM	#17
musclecarguy Drives: camaro zl1 manual black Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 10	Replacement didn't work So I got my car back on Thursday from having my supercharger replaced with a new one and I'm still hearing a similar noise but its not nearly as pronounced as before but still their and clearly audible from the inside of the car driving anything below 3000 rpms is still making the noise....I can believe that the brand new supercharger is making the noise....any ideas?!? I'm so lost

12-14-2013, 02:57 PM	#22
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	the bearing noise does not exist on most cars after idle.. rev it and it goes away unless it is totally dry.. this is something else.. __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

12-15-2013, 02:16 AM	#24
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	Once regressed properly, it will last a long time. I should just start offering this service. . It seems eaton is getting sloppy __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

12-17-2013, 07:07 PM	#27
NOLIMITCUSTOMS Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6 View My Garage	ZL1 SC Noise!! Sunday i started hearing noise around SC.sounds like a idler pulley going out,but it goes and comes,never steady!!!!

12-14-2013, 12:31 PM	#20
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	We're sorry to hear that replacing the supercharger didn't remedy the noise, musclecarguy! Let us know if you would like for us to check into anything for you. Regards, Sarah (Assisting William) Chevrolet Customer Care