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Koolcamaro93 · 09-10-2023, 08:04 PM

Soo, I’ve found a major problem.
There’s a crack in the block where the idle sprocket goes.
Primary chain was completely broken.
I have the other half. I’ve tried JB Weld, doesn’t work.
I’ve tried a bigger screw. Not working.
I’m clueless.. thinking about selling at this point.

Any tips or advice?
2010 Camaro RS 3.6L

SlowLS1 · 09-11-2023, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolcamaro93

Soo, I’ve found a major problem.
There’s a crack in the block where the idle sprocket goes.
Primary chain was completely broken.
I have the other half. I’ve tried JB Weld, doesn’t work.
I’ve tried a bigger screw. Not working.
I’m clueless.. thinking about selling at this point.

Any tips or advice?
2010 Camaro RS 3.6L

There will not be a good fix for that if that cracked boss is part of the block. I don’t know if it is as I am not familiar with the motor. Picture makes it look like it is.

Time to source a junkyard motor for the cheaper fix. Crate motor if opposed to junkyard parts.

joshnmn · 09-11-2023, 05:37 AM

That's a head, not the block. (Refer to the other thread he started)

You should take it to a shop and have the head replaced. I'd seriously look into value/reward. That's an expensive fix- probably around $5000. Hopefully you didn't buy it like that.

SlowLS1 · 09-11-2023, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

That's a head, not the block. (Refer to the other thread he started)

You should take it to a shop and have the head replaced. I'd seriously look into value/reward. That's an expensive fix- probably around $5000. Hopefully you didn't buy it like that.

Thanks for the correction!

Koolcamaro93 · 09-11-2023, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshnmn

That's a head, not the block. (Refer to the other thread he started)

You should take it to a shop and have the head replaced. I'd seriously look into value/reward. That's an expensive fix- probably around $5000. Hopefully you didn't buy it like that.

The crack is in the block.. (refer to arrow in picture below) .. it’s where the sprocket goes. Can’t install sprocket due to this crack.. I’m thinking bout selling the car. It’s a V6, great body, comes with all the features. I just don’t think replacing the motor is worth it financially right now.. I hate that this has happened.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-11-2023, 11:55 AM

Well crap man, that just sucks!! Sorry about that one.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-11-2023, 12:28 PM

Damn that blows. Best of luck with it. That would be a huge kick in the shorts to me. Kinda sucks that it’s pretty easy to LS swap everything except for the cars that had LS engines as an option…

bsn · 09-11-2023, 05:18 PM

You may be able to have someone TIG weld it and re tap.

joshnmn · 09-11-2023, 09:31 PM

So you have a cracked block and head?
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619395

Definitely time for soul searching.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-12-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

So you have a cracked block and head?
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619395

Definitely time for soul searching.

Oh wow!! I guess this engine has seen better day!!

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joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,017 View My Garage	That's a head, not the block. (Refer to the other thread he started) You should take it to a shop and have the head replaced. I'd seriously look into value/reward. That's an expensive fix- probably around $5000. Hopefully you didn't buy it like that.

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bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 334	You may be able to have someone TIG weld it and re tap.

09-11-2023, 09:31 PM	#9
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,017 View My Garage	So you have a cracked block and head? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619395 Definitely time for soul searching.