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NiR · 05-01-2022, 08:01 AM

I have a 2011 camaro v6 and i got the dreaded p0008 time chain issue. The check engine light came on and i failed inspection. What can I do about it? I heard fixing this is a problem. I went to 2 different mechanics and they both told me to just not worry about it but i think i have to fix this. However i am not in the greatest financial place right now to cough up this much money. Any Chevy representatives can help? Isnt there a warranty that can take care of this ? I remember going to pep boys before for this issue where they actually fixed a bunch of stuff (besides this) and told me Chevy would fix this themselves under warranty. What do i do?

I live in NJ.

lemontwist · 05-05-2022, 11:54 PM

10 years old.... your warranty is long gone. your looking at something like 3 grand.
at 711.89 rockauto has the cheapest set look up the part number orilies wants 1168.99
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/cl...iming+set,5756

NiR · 05-10-2022, 06:13 PM

What about if I get it fixed from outside the dealer? How much would it be?

NiR · 05-10-2022, 06:23 PM

Also is it necessary to change? I took it to 2 different shops and they said they don’t do that but also said I don’t really need to change it . It won’t affect the car and it is fine to drive. So I am wondering if it’s safe to ignore the time chain issue.

KillboyPowerhead · 05-10-2022, 09:12 PM

What's your mileage? Do you know the service history of the car? Always kept the engine oil topped up? These engines are known to burn a fair bit of oil. I typically do an oil change at ~6000km (3750 miles) and I always get about a liter/quart less than what I put in (usually add a bit extra so that the level is always within the marks on the dip stick). If the oil has been maintained properly and the mileage isn't too high you may be ok... maybe. If the timing chain stretches too much or breaks the engine will likely be toast.

NiR · 05-11-2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

What's your mileage? Do you know the service history of the car? Always kept the engine oil topped up? These engines are known to burn a fair bit of oil. I typically do an oil change at ~6000km (3750 miles) and I always get about a liter/quart less than what I put in (usually add a bit extra so that the level is always within the marks on the dip stick). If the oil has been maintained properly and the mileage isn't too high you may be ok... maybe. If the timing chain stretches too much or breaks the engine will likely be toast.

I am about 60k miles on it. I don’t drive much (maybe once a week etc). I do oil change in a normal timely fashion.

lemontwist · 05-11-2022, 10:52 PM

it will eventually go reduced power and be almost undriveable but 60k is low mileage for this issue. goto 5.45 of this video.

NiR · 05-12-2022, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemontwist

it will eventually go reduced power and be almost undriveable but 60k is low mileage for this issue. goto 5.45 of this video.

I dont see a video.

lemontwist · 05-12-2022, 07:31 PM

https://youtu.be/ffMzpL2Mbh4?t=333

PaulsSS · 06-27-2022, 09:00 PM

Be careful buying that Cloyes kit, lots of reports of broken off bolts using that kit. I'd buy everything from the dealer. I'd also reuse all the bolts no matter what anyone tells you otherwise.

Rock-It Man · 06-28-2022, 05:57 PM

You have a check engine light, so gotta fix it even if you want to get rid of the car.

NOT A 45 · 06-29-2022, 02:21 PM

Bite the bullet and take it to your dealer. After using quality parts, only synthetic oil, and no more than 5000 miles between changes you wont have this problem again. It will be money well spent.

05-01-2022, 08:01 AM	#1
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 290	PEASE HELP: Time chain issue I have a 2011 camaro v6 and i got the dreaded p0008 time chain issue. The check engine light came on and i failed inspection. What can I do about it? I heard fixing this is a problem. I went to 2 different mechanics and they both told me to just not worry about it but i think i have to fix this. However i am not in the greatest financial place right now to cough up this much money. Any Chevy representatives can help? Isnt there a warranty that can take care of this ? I remember going to pep boys before for this issue where they actually fixed a bunch of stuff (besides this) and told me Chevy would fix this themselves under warranty. What do i do? I live in NJ.

05-05-2022, 11:54 PM	#2
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	10 years old.... your warranty is long gone. your looking at something like 3 grand. at 711.89 rockauto has the cheapest set look up the part number orilies wants 1168.99 https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/cl...iming+set,5756 Last edited by lemontwist; 05-06-2022 at 12:05 AM.

05-10-2022, 09:12 PM	#5
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 988	What's your mileage? Do you know the service history of the car? Always kept the engine oil topped up? These engines are known to burn a fair bit of oil. I typically do an oil change at ~6000km (3750 miles) and I always get about a liter/quart less than what I put in (usually add a bit extra so that the level is always within the marks on the dip stick). If the oil has been maintained properly and the mileage isn't too high you may be ok... maybe. If the timing chain stretches too much or breaks the engine will likely be toast. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

05-10-2022, 06:13 PM	#3
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 290	What about if I get it fixed from outside the dealer? How much would it be?

05-10-2022, 06:23 PM	#4
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 290	Also is it necessary to change? I took it to 2 different shops and they said they don’t do that but also said I don’t really need to change it . It won’t affect the car and it is fine to drive. So I am wondering if it’s safe to ignore the time chain issue.

05-12-2022, 07:31 PM	#9
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	https://youtu.be/ffMzpL2Mbh4?t=333

06-27-2022, 09:00 PM	#10
PaulsSS Account Suspended Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 351	Be careful buying that Cloyes kit, lots of reports of broken off bolts using that kit. I'd buy everything from the dealer. I'd also reuse all the bolts no matter what anyone tells you otherwise.

06-28-2022, 05:57 PM	#11
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	You have a check engine light, so gotta fix it even if you want to get rid of the car.

06-29-2022, 02:21 PM	#12
NOT A 45 Drives: 13 CAMARO 2SS LS3-04 SILVERADO LS3 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SOUTHERN MARYLAND Posts: 801	Bite the bullet and take it to your dealer. After using quality parts, only synthetic oil, and no more than 5000 miles between changes you wont have this problem again. It will be money well spent.