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'11CamaroLS · 08-02-2011, 02:17 PM

So about 2 weeks ago i took my car to a shop near me to discuss possible exhaust ideas and while my car was on the lift and we where looking at my car the mechanic spotted oil on the bottom of my alternator and wiped it off. mentioned i might wanna take it in to the dealership. i decided to wait and see if theres more. so this morning i wiped on the bottom of the alternator and there was more oil there. is this normal should i take it in? i havent seen any drips where i park at home..but there are things under the alternator that if it dripped it would land on before the ground...and those do seem greasy. what you think i should do i wanna know soon as to if i need to take her in. thanks

Nvincent4708 · 08-02-2011, 02:26 PM

on the alternator?

Take a pic?

BenningJ · 08-02-2011, 02:27 PM

Timing chain cover. I had an oil leak issue on the front of the engine and the dealership fixed it for me. It took them a day to fix as my dealership lost the tool to take the pulley off.

I had oil at the bottom, near the pan, but not very much. I would say either an intake gasket or the timing chain gasket. Take it in and good luck. Let us know.

Nvincent4708 · 08-02-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

Timing chain cover. I had an oil leak issue on the front of the engine and the dealership fixed it for me. It took them a day to fix as my dealership lost the tool to take the pulley off.

I had oil at the bottom, near the pan, but not very much. I would say either an intake gasket or the timing chain gasket. Take it in and good luck. Let us know.

I would listen to this guy. He has the V6. I do not, and he has had a similar issue. Dealer ahoy!

'11CamaroLS · 08-02-2011, 02:42 PM

i guess i'll be calling and making an appointment then. just to doulbe check...i dont need to worry about taking off my K&N cai when i go right? i dont really know how cool/ uncool the dealership is here lol.

Nvincent4708 · 08-02-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by '11CamaroLS

i guess i'll be calling and making an appointment then. just to doulbe check...i dont need to worry about taking off my K&N cai when i go right? i dont really know how cool/ uncool the dealership is here lol.

That is something that should not affect your Warranty.

'11CamaroLS · 08-02-2011, 05:42 PM

alright i called and made an appoinment for next tuesday to get it looked at. i wanted sooner but whatever. i think since i have the time i might still take my cai off anyways. between this, crappy paint and crappy 6sp manual this is kinda sucking. not what i expected for a new car thats cost nearly mid 20's

BSR-1 · 08-02-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by '11CamaroLS

crappy paint and crappy 6sp manual this is kinda sucking. not what i expected for a new car thats cost nearly mid 20's

Had problems with the paint? transmission?

'11CamaroLS · 08-03-2011, 05:07 PM

the paint just seems crappy... i dont know i already have a couple chips. and the black doesnt look nearly as nice as the black on the challenger. i think my kia optima had better paint lol, i never had chips or anything. the tranmission is okay...just sometimes it doesnt wanna go into 1st. its not very often but still annoying tho. and i think i have the onset of the shifting into 2nd gear problem others are having.

CamaroDreams07 · 08-03-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by '11CamaroLS

the paint just seems crappy... i dont know i already have a couple chips. and the black doesnt look nearly as nice as the black on the challenger. i think my kia optima had better paint lol, i never had chips or anything. the tranmission is okay...just sometimes it doesnt wanna go into 1st. its not very often but still annoying tho. and i think i have the onset of the shifting into 2nd gear problem others are having.

The paint chips are more an issue of the design of the car than the quality of the paint. Tons of vertical flat areas on this car to absorb rocks and debris. To improve the depth of the black you probably just need a good decontamination and polishing.

Hope you get all your engine/tranny problems worked out though.

BSR-1 · 08-03-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by '11CamaroLS

the paint just seems crappy... i dont know i already have a couple chips. and the black doesnt look nearly as nice as the black on the challenger. i think my kia optima had better paint lol, i never had chips or anything. the tranmission is okay...just sometimes it doesnt wanna go into 1st. its not very often but still annoying tho. and i think i have the onset of the shifting into 2nd gear problem others are having.

I had the first gear issue about three times but since I changed to royal purple in the tranny it hasn't happened again.

WVCamaro10 · 08-03-2011, 08:16 PM

I hate the paint on mine as well it chips so easy ive had it at my dealer twice to get the chips fixed and now have two more on the tops of were my front finders meet the front bummper.. The paint over all is not the best.. That is just me.. Its the only complant i have about the car over all... Sorry for the off topic

BSR-1 · 08-03-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WVCamaro10

I hate the paint on mine as well it chips so easy ive had it at my dealer twice to get the chips fixed and now have two more on the tops of were my front finders meet the front bummper.. The paint over all is not the best.. That is just me.. Its the only complant i have about the car over all... Sorry for the off topic

My paint seems OK but I do have issue with the transmission. It is kinda notchy, that's why I changed the fluid. It did make an improvement but still my girlfriends Scion TC shifts way better.
End of rant!

'11CamaroLS · 08-04-2011, 06:07 PM

what tranny fluid you guys recomend? is it still GM specified/approved?

08-02-2011, 02:17 PM	#1
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	possible oil leak So about 2 weeks ago i took my car to a shop near me to discuss possible exhaust ideas and while my car was on the lift and we where looking at my car the mechanic spotted oil on the bottom of my alternator and wiped it off. mentioned i might wanna take it in to the dealership. i decided to wait and see if theres more. so this morning i wiped on the bottom of the alternator and there was more oil there. is this normal should i take it in? i havent seen any drips where i park at home..but there are things under the alternator that if it dripped it would land on before the ground...and those do seem greasy. what you think i should do i wanna know soon as to if i need to take her in. thanks

08-02-2011, 02:27 PM	#3
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08-02-2011, 02:26 PM	#2
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	on the alternator? Take a pic?

08-02-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	i guess i'll be calling and making an appointment then. just to doulbe check...i dont need to worry about taking off my K&N cai when i go right? i dont really know how cool/ uncool the dealership is here lol.

08-02-2011, 05:42 PM	#7
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	alright i called and made an appoinment for next tuesday to get it looked at. i wanted sooner but whatever. i think since i have the time i might still take my cai off anyways. between this, crappy paint and crappy 6sp manual this is kinda sucking. not what i expected for a new car thats cost nearly mid 20's

08-03-2011, 05:07 PM	#9
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	the paint just seems crappy... i dont know i already have a couple chips. and the black doesnt look nearly as nice as the black on the challenger. i think my kia optima had better paint lol, i never had chips or anything. the tranmission is okay...just sometimes it doesnt wanna go into 1st. its not very often but still annoying tho. and i think i have the onset of the shifting into 2nd gear problem others are having.

08-03-2011, 08:16 PM	#12
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 299	I hate the paint on mine as well it chips so easy ive had it at my dealer twice to get the chips fixed and now have two more on the tops of were my front finders meet the front bummper.. The paint over all is not the best.. That is just me.. Its the only complant i have about the car over all... Sorry for the off topic

08-04-2011, 06:07 PM	#14
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	what tranny fluid you guys recomend? is it still GM specified/approved?