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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1
Elite doesnt supply that stud do they? I remember getting the rod, a hex head screw to mount the can bracket to the the rod and two screws that mount the can to the bracket. OP is it possible you overtighten the threaded rod to the stud? I only ask because during catch can testing I had mine off and on several times...knocks on wood and not saying any more about that.  |
Got it off the flat bed...got it running...
I tightened the hardware to spec (I am very methodically about following directions)...I couldn't recall who supplied the bolt or how it affixed to the block while I was on my iphone earlier but now that I am thinking about it and had it apart, I believe that the bolt is OEM hardware....I've notice the few times had the hood open that the catch can does have vibration to it but it wasn't loose and I didn't over tighten it...I imagine that over time/miles it can cause a stress fracture on a bolt like that...that would be my best guess as to why it failed...
If you find yourself in my situation...a 15mm socket/wrench and screwdriver would be all that you need to get it fixed...
Right now I have the ground tightened under the bolt touching the block...I will probably be going to the dealer to get a replacement bolt or contacting elite engineering about a possible fix?
The car did run a little funny after I started it...I put it into drive and it surged with my foot on the brake (had to stomp on it to keep it from going through the other side of my garage)...first time that has happened anyway...I called onstar for a quick diagnostic and they said it was throwing a p0557 but no CEL...brake booster pressure sensor? Not quite sure what is wrong and if that is a result of the failure or towing or what.....
You should have seen the looks of people driving by seeing that car on a flatbed...tow truck driver said its the first 5th gen camaro he has towed....
If I had a way to get at some tools I would have been able to get it running within a few mins...
I think it must have failed as I was shutting it off at work going in....I'm not sure what would have happened if it failed on the highway....
As promised here are some pics of the aftermath....
Maybe Elite will chime in when they see this thread?