My LLT is BLOWN! Connecting rod is loose... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camarodriver · 08-21-2010, 03:32 PM

I had what sounded like a valve out adjustments going tick tick tick at 2-3000 rpm when not under a load. That tick turned into a clack clack so I brought it in. My GM dealer now tells me that Monday morning they are dropping the pan and a GM rep will be coming by to inspect and approve a warrantee fix.

I will visit when they are working on it and take some pictures for you all to see. a new crate engine will be ordered and dropped in... Ugh. Any ideas for performance upgrades while it's being done? headers? Spark plugs?

eB

dammit, no longer virgin...

1 bad azz ls3 · 08-21-2010, 04:25 PM

wow that sucks

GearHeadPeter · 08-21-2010, 06:56 PM

I am sorry for your loss. Try to find out what might have caused it and let us know. Good luck and hopefully it will not take too long to get her fixed and on the road again.

MAGfuz · 08-21-2010, 07:59 PM

At least they are letting you bring you stock air box in and they are changing it back to stock so you get warranty work!

priz23 · 08-21-2010, 09:53 PM

See if they'll drop in the LS3 for you due to the pain and suffering you have to go through by not being able to drive your camaro for a few days.

Camarodriver · 08-21-2010, 10:06 PM

yeah, i thought about that...but the same reasoning of why I opted for the LLT would bite my butt once again. I traded in my V8 350 1975 Camaro for a reason, efficiency. I love this V6 as a daily driver, it gives all the power and more at every upgrade. I am sure it will be 100% reliable once this LLT dud copy is pulled out. They make em' so fast, a defect is bound to happen now and then.

More news soon!
eB

formare · 08-21-2010, 10:10 PM

At least they are not trying to rebuild the bottom end - much better to have a replacement motor.

*The_Blur* · 08-21-2010, 10:17 PM

Let us know what GM determines to be the reason for this. They'll take good care of you. It sounds like your dealer is doing a good job so far.

hubcap · 08-21-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formare

At least they are not trying to rebuild the bottom end - much better to have a replacement motor.

+1

2010 SSRS · 08-21-2010, 10:20 PM

good luck

Camarodriver · 08-22-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Let us know what GM determines to be the reason for this. They'll take good care of you. It sounds like your dealer is doing a good job so far.

I canned the dealer that sold me the car in favor of this fine dealership, Royal Chevrolet in Lasalle. I struck a common cord with the senior mechanic that was to drop the pan on this coming Monday. He's an old biker (as am I) who loves engines. (he just bought a used Softail)

He told me that the only other LLT's he had opened had pulled timing chains. Seems the early ones had some chains that loosened up over time. Also, he told me of a whole series of 3800's that had no cross drilling in the crank at the front and rear bearing caps. All those GM customers had a new engine in thier car ownership life.

He was not concerned about the procedure and he reassured me it was for the best. He also stated that it's far better than mucking around in the block as GM would ship a brand new engine, in a crate with oil already in it.

I plan on giving him a digital camera to snap important shots during the process. Let's see what the inside of this LLT looks like now! He expects metal shavings in the pan...

Best 2 all,
eB

rtcat600man · 08-22-2010, 03:12 AM

Thanks for the update. Subscribed to this one to hear the outcome. Good Luck

bmwdon · 08-22-2010, 06:53 AM

maybe the old heads are in good shape....and the dealership wouldn't mind lossing them

then have your new buddy put them on for you after a port/polish!!

sorry to hear about the issues, scares me that the early ones might stretch timing chains, I'm pretty sure the wifes car is a early production unit

Camarodriver · 08-22-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwdon

maybe the old heads are in good shape....and the dealership wouldn't mind lossing them

then have your new buddy put them on for you after a port/polish!!

sorry to hear about the issues, scares me that the early ones might stretch timing chains, I'm pretty sure the wifes car is a early production unit

Don't worry about the timing chains on the 2010 Camaro, the mechanic was talking about the 2007 cadillac cts's that first featured the engine, not the 2010 Camaro. They have seen only a few driveline issues on both the v8 and v6's.

I will keep you all posted!
eB

08-21-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	My LLT is BLOWN! Connecting rod is loose... I had what sounded like a valve out adjustments going tick tick tick at 2-3000 rpm when not under a load. That tick turned into a clack clack so I brought it in. My GM dealer now tells me that Monday morning they are dropping the pan and a GM rep will be coming by to inspect and approve a warrantee fix. I will visit when they are working on it and take some pictures for you all to see. a new crate engine will be ordered and dropped in... Ugh. Any ideas for performance upgrades while it's being done? headers? Spark plugs? eB dammit, no longer virgin... __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless! Last edited by Camarodriver; 10-04-2010 at 08:04 PM. Reason: Spelling*

08-21-2010, 06:56 PM	#3
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I am sorry for your loss. Try to find out what might have caused it and let us know. Good luck and hopefully it will not take too long to get her fixed and on the road again. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

08-21-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	At least they are letting you bring you stock air box in and they are changing it back to stock so you get warranty work! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

08-21-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
priz23 On 2nd 2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS -Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 168 View My Garage	See if they'll drop in the LS3 for you due to the pain and suffering you have to go through by not being able to drive your camaro for a few days. __________________

08-21-2010, 10:06 PM	#6
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	yeah, i thought about that...but the same reasoning of why I opted for the LLT would bite my butt once again. I traded in my V8 350 1975 Camaro for a reason, efficiency. I love this V6 as a daily driver, it gives all the power and more at every upgrade. I am sure it will be 100% reliable once this LLT dud copy is pulled out. They make em' so fast, a defect is bound to happen now and then. More news soon! eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

08-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
1 bad azz ls3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 292 View My Garage	wow that sucks

08-21-2010, 10:10 PM	#7
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	At least they are not trying to rebuild the bottom end - much better to have a replacement motor. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

08-21-2010, 10:17 PM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Let us know what GM determines to be the reason for this. They'll take good care of you. It sounds like your dealer is doing a good job so far. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

08-21-2010, 10:20 PM	#10
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08-22-2010, 03:12 AM	#12
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Thanks for the update. Subscribed to this one to hear the outcome. Good Luck __________________ MY BUILD

08-22-2010, 06:53 AM	#13
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	maybe the old heads are in good shape....and the dealership wouldn't mind lossing them then have your new buddy put them on for you after a port/polish!! sorry to hear about the issues, scares me that the early ones might stretch timing chains, I'm pretty sure the wifes car is a early production unit __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

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