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CamaroJim56 · 12-23-2012, 07:07 PM

PieNsky,

Got it attached, you saved me a trip to the dealer.

Thanks a ton.

And Merry Christmas!

Jim

Green2SS/RS · 12-23-2012, 07:20 PM

Good info PieNsky. Thanks for the reply and I think I'll have it fixed under waranty so I don't have to cut it out, then if it happens again I can do the job easier.

PieNsky · 12-23-2012, 10:41 PM

I'm glad that I could be of any help at all. And to all, a good night...Merry Christmas!!!

PieNsky · 11-10-2013, 12:03 AM

Taking it back to the top.
With winter coming upon us, if anyone has a chirp in the blower motor, it is going out and you will need to replace it soon.

TooCool5 · 11-12-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

Taking it back to the top.
With winter coming upon us, if anyone has a chirp in the blower motor, it is going out and you will need to replace it soon.

What will these engineers think of next, a blower motor molded in.

Must be cost savings? 3 screws saved and labor?

DARK AGE 53 · 11-12-2013, 06:34 PM

PieNsky, thanks for the write up....no problems as of yet but I'll bookmark this thread just in case.

rcktftbl72 · 02-13-2014, 10:39 PM

Can someone take (and post) a picture of the motor after it has been replaced with this DIY? The last picture still looks like an "in progress" one.

Thanks!

FightingScallion · 02-27-2015, 05:52 AM

Update for anyone doing this on a newer model. I went to do the same on my 2012 last night.

The two screws that hold the blower cover on have been replaced with plastic injection rivets (I'm sure there's an actual name, but I don't know it). So, getting that off requires the destruction of the column of plastic connecting the cover to the base.

I erroneously just assumed they were plastic screws that had been intentionally stripped and that I could drill out the center of them. After that (and some other ideas) failed, I eventually drilled out most of the column. Couldn't reuse those spots screw connections, obviously. Unfortunately, this means that the best screw location for holding the cover on is unavailable. The available two do not do quite as good a job of keeping the small duct from the cover fully flush with the inlet to the rest of the assembly.

Learning that took the 1-1.5 hour job to a 2-3 hour job.

Since I already had my drill out, I also created a set of perforation holes all the way around the circular guide for cutting. I'd found the razor blade situation frustrating and decided that just connecting the dots would be easier. Not sure it's a preferred method, but it seemed to work.

Future replacements (let's face it, they'll happen) should take 30-45 minutes, tops...

blackswan · 02-15-2016, 02:09 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...98#post8899098

Quote:

Originally Posted by FightingScallion

Update for anyone doing this on a newer model. I went to do the same on my 2012 last night.

The two screws that hold the blower cover on have been replaced with plastic injection rivets (I'm sure there's an actual name, but I don't know it). So, getting that off requires the destruction of the column of plastic connecting the cover to the base.

I erroneously just assumed they were plastic screws that had been intentionally stripped and that I could drill out the center of them. After that (and some other ideas) failed, I eventually drilled out most of the column. Couldn't reuse those spots screw connections, obviously. Unfortunately, this means that the best screw location for holding the cover on is unavailable. The available two do not do quite as good a job of keeping the small duct from the cover fully flush with the inlet to the rest of the assembly.

Learning that took the 1-1.5 hour job to a 2-3 hour job.

Since I already had my drill out, I also created a set of perforation holes all the way around the circular guide for cutting. I'd found the razor blade situation frustrating and decided that just connecting the dots would be easier. Not sure it's a preferred method, but it seemed to work.

Future replacements (let's face it, they'll happen) should take 30-45 minutes, tops...

blackswan · 02-15-2016, 02:14 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=250934&page=2

xc_SS/RS · 02-05-2017, 02:34 PM

Anyone who does this here is a good tip: get a high speed cutting bit for a dremel. My hand slipped once off of the knife and I started to look for a different method. I used the cutting bit #194, small enough to fit where you cut and it takes 10 minutes, 15 tops. Go slowly as the plastic you cut off builds up on the tool a good bit.

adamx · 03-06-2017, 08:33 AM

Sorry to rez this, but is it possible to remove the 'cap' or whatever and lube the bearing? I don't want to replace atm.

Thanks.

Pct1theory · 03-28-2017, 11:53 PM

Hey everyone, dealer just replaced mine. Now the air flow is much much louder on the passenger side (where it was replaced). Not making any chirping noises or anything, but the air flow sound is way louder. Any one else experience this? It sounds like there is no sound damping now that it was replaced.

12-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#15
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	PieNsky, Got it attached, you saved me a trip to the dealer. Thanks a ton. And Merry Christmas! Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

11-12-2013, 06:34 PM	#20
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	PieNsky, thanks for the write up....no problems as of yet but I'll bookmark this thread just in case. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

02-05-2017, 02:34 PM	#25
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Anyone who does this here is a good tip: get a high speed cutting bit for a dremel. My hand slipped once off of the knife and I started to look for a different method. I used the cutting bit #194, small enough to fit where you cut and it takes 10 minutes, 15 tops. Go slowly as the plastic you cut off builds up on the tool a good bit. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

12-23-2012, 07:20 PM	#16
Green2SS/RS Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 48	Good info PieNsky. Thanks for the reply and I think I'll have it fixed under waranty so I don't have to cut it out, then if it happens again I can do the job easier.

12-23-2012, 10:41 PM	#17
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I'm glad that I could be of any help at all. And to all, a good night...Merry Christmas!!!

11-10-2013, 12:03 AM	#18
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	Taking it back to the top. With winter coming upon us, if anyone has a chirp in the blower motor, it is going out and you will need to replace it soon.

02-13-2014, 10:39 PM	#21
rcktftbl72 Drives: formerly a 2012 2SS/RS CRT :-( Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 54	Can someone take (and post) a picture of the motor after it has been replaced with this DIY? The last picture still looks like an "in progress" one. Thanks!

02-27-2015, 05:52 AM	#22
FightingScallion Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT "Kaylee" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere in these United States Posts: 30	Update for anyone doing this on a newer model. I went to do the same on my 2012 last night. The two screws that hold the blower cover on have been replaced with plastic injection rivets (I'm sure there's an actual name, but I don't know it). So, getting that off requires the destruction of the column of plastic connecting the cover to the base. I erroneously just assumed they were plastic screws that had been intentionally stripped and that I could drill out the center of them. After that (and some other ideas) failed, I eventually drilled out most of the column. Couldn't reuse those spots screw connections, obviously. Unfortunately, this means that the best screw location for holding the cover on is unavailable. The available two do not do quite as good a job of keeping the small duct from the cover fully flush with the inlet to the rest of the assembly. Learning that took the 1-1.5 hour job to a 2-3 hour job. Since I already had my drill out, I also created a set of perforation holes all the way around the circular guide for cutting. I'd found the razor blade situation frustrating and decided that just connecting the dots would be easier. Not sure it's a preferred method, but it seemed to work. Future replacements (let's face it, they'll happen) should take 30-45 minutes, tops...

02-15-2016, 02:14 PM	#24
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=250934&page=2

03-06-2017, 08:33 AM	#26
adamx Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dodge City Posts: 34	Sorry to rez this, but is it possible to remove the 'cap' or whatever and lube the bearing? I don't want to replace atm. Thanks.

03-28-2017, 11:53 PM	#27
Pct1theory Drives: '15 2LT RS - Bee Colors Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 178	Hey everyone, dealer just replaced mine. Now the air flow is much much louder on the passenger side (where it was replaced). Not making any chirping noises or anything, but the air flow sound is way louder. Any one else experience this? It sounds like there is no sound damping now that it was replaced.