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csjcsj · 01-09-2011, 03:00 PM

What I thought to! Thank goodness I got the catch can when I did!!! I go on Vacation in a couple of months, and I will be taking it to the dealer along with info from this thread! Hopefully they can get it fixed!!!!

IndeedSS1 · 01-09-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

What I thought to! Thank goodness I got the catch can when I did!!! I go on Vacation in a couple of months, and I will be taking it to the dealer along with info from this thread! Hopefully they can get it fixed!!!!

Yep without a catch can imagine what kind of mess the engine would eventually be in. Be sure to let us know how things turn out.

csjcsj · 01-09-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Yep without a catch can imagine what kind of mess the engine would eventually be in. Be sure to let us know how things turn out.

Yep!!!!

13 ZL1 · 01-09-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

With over 10k miles they were dry and clean except for the small tan circle or half circle on the insulator that faces the exhaust valve.

It's good to know the excess oil did not cause any issues.

IndeedSS1 · 01-09-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange2SSRS

It's good to know the excess oil did not cause any issues.

Since they all look the same here is a picture of one.

MrGazinya · 02-17-2011, 05:38 PM

Just installed my Elite about a month ago,and have about 300 miles on the car since. The can is about 3/4 full. I say that I have a problem

IndeedSS1 · 02-17-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGazinya

Just installed my Elite about a month ago,and have about 300 miles on the car since. The can is about 3/4 full. I say that I have a problem

Sadly I agree. 3/4 of a can at 300 miles is way more than mine was. I drained mine yesterday with about 700 miles and only got about a tablespoon.

MrGazinya · 02-17-2011, 06:01 PM

My question is. Can I hold off for a few months having the can in place before I get it in to the dealer? Just have to keep up on emptying it and adding oil. Is there any other adverse effects with this problem?

IndeedSS1 · 02-17-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGazinya

My question is. Can I hold off for a few months having the can in place before I get it in to the dealer? Just have to keep up on emptying it and adding oil. Is there any other adverse effects with this problem?

Keep track of the miles and save all of the oil, so you can show them how bad it really is. I'm no mechanic, but as long as you have the can in place, I think it should be fine. iirc I already had 3400 miles on my car before installing my first catch.

TAPSHIFT · 02-17-2011, 07:02 PM

I had posted the start of another thread relative to black smoke on a cold start. I was also experiencing the lifter tapping issue. Car is a daily driver that lives in the driveway (cold climate) 2011 SS/RS L99 with 10,000 kms. Just got the car back from the dealer and they did the lifter swap but it was still smoking on cold start. Dealer discovered another reported issue ( no TSB though apparently ) regarding an updated Valve Rocker arm Cover - Left Side- part # 12570427 and PCV tube- part # 12617239. Perhaps this would explain why so many are installing Oil Catch cans ! These new parts are on order.

IndeedSS1 · 02-17-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TAPSHIFT

I had posted the start of another thread relative to black smoke on a cold start. I was also experiencing the lifter tapping issue. Car is a daily driver that lives in the driveway (cold climate) 2011 SS/RS L99 with 10,000 kms. Just got the car back from the dealer and they did the lifter swap but it was still smoking on cold start. Dealer discovered another reported issue ( no TSB though apparently ) regarding an updated Valve Rocker arm Cover - Left Side- part # 12570427 and PCV tube- part # 12617239. Perhaps this would explain why so many are installing Oil Catch cans ! These new parts are on order.

I think I saw your thread. I took my oil cap off and disconnected the fresh air PCV line from the intake duct and blew through it. Air flowed from the hose and came out the oil fill hole completely unstricted so my valve cover is good. Your information is definitely something people should check to make sure it's not blocked.

csjcsj · 02-17-2011, 08:27 PM

Going Monday to hopefully get my issue fixed! My elite was 3/4 way full this time with only around 400 miles, compared to the 7 or 800 miles from the last time!

MrGazinya · 02-17-2011, 08:37 PM

Keep us informed. I'm at that same level and mileage

csjcsj · 02-21-2011, 03:03 PM

Took car to dealer today, for transmission work, and while I was there I took my bottle that was 3/4 full, and my mileage upon emptying the catch can and this is what I got!

GM states that the car is allowed a loss of 1 Quart of oil every 2000 miles before any warranty type work can be looked into.

He said if it gets worse or get more than a quart in less than 2000 miles to bring it back in...

01-09-2011, 03:00 PM	#141
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	What I thought to! Thank goodness I got the catch can when I did!!! I go on Vacation in a couple of months, and I will be taking it to the dealer along with info from this thread! Hopefully they can get it fixed!!!! __________________

02-17-2011, 05:38 PM	#146
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	Just installed my Elite about a month ago,and have about 300 miles on the car since. The can is about 3/4 full. I say that I have a problem __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

02-17-2011, 06:01 PM	#148
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	My question is. Can I hold off for a few months having the can in place before I get it in to the dealer? Just have to keep up on emptying it and adding oil. Is there any other adverse effects with this problem? __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

02-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#152
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Going Monday to hopefully get my issue fixed! My elite was 3/4 way full this time with only around 400 miles, compared to the 7 or 800 miles from the last time! __________________

02-17-2011, 08:37 PM	#153
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	Keep us informed. I'm at that same level and mileage __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

02-17-2011, 07:02 PM	#150
TAPSHIFT Drives: '11 IBM 2SS/RS '16 1GB Z51 ragtop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada......EH! Posts: 220 View My Garage	I had posted the start of another thread relative to black smoke on a cold start. I was also experiencing the lifter tapping issue. Car is a daily driver that lives in the driveway (cold climate) 2011 SS/RS L99 with 10,000 kms. Just got the car back from the dealer and they did the lifter swap but it was still smoking on cold start. Dealer discovered another reported issue ( no TSB though apparently ) regarding an updated Valve Rocker arm Cover - Left Side- part # 12570427 and PCV tube- part # 12617239. Perhaps this would explain why so many are installing Oil Catch cans ! These new parts are on order.

02-21-2011, 03:03 PM	#154
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Took car to dealer today, for transmission work, and while I was there I took my bottle that was 3/4 full, and my mileage upon emptying the catch can and this is what I got! GM states that the car is allowed a loss of 1 Quart of oil every 2000 miles before any warranty type work can be looked into. He said if it gets worse or get more than a quart in less than 2000 miles to bring it back in... __________________

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