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Tysen · 03-21-2013, 11:39 AM

I've started noticing this issue, along with a clicking sound from behind the glove compartment whenever the A/C is on. Kind of sounds like a fan spinning.

Nick821 · 03-21-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Update:

I received some potentially not so good news. After speaking with GM they think it may be my rear main seal (as I feared), I feel like crying. How can I get 2 cars with oil issues /leaks?

Anyway I am scared to ask and not sure that I want to know the answer but how big of a job is this?

That sucks but not too bad...I would prefer to have that then a heater core where they have to take the dash and windshield out! I had a couple of rear seals done on various cars and it shouldn't be any big deal for the dealer. I believe they have to drop the engine and remove the transmission. If this was my problem I would be
happy. Good luck and lets us know how you make out.

nyrfan · 03-21-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick821

That sucks but not too bad...I would prefer to have that then a heater core where they have to take the dash and windshield out! I had a couple of rear seals done on various cars and it shouldn't be any big deal for the dealer. I believe they have to drop the engine and remove the transmission. If this was my problem I would be
happy. Good luck and lets us know how you make out.

drop the engine and tranny

?

Nick821 · 03-21-2013, 12:28 PM

I believe its on a cradle and that means they drop the whole assembly down when it's on the lift. Thats my understanding. Anyone else know?

nyrfan · 03-22-2013, 11:18 AM

So I just got a call from GM corporate and I must say I am extremely pleased how the conversation turned out. While there was no resolution, the path has been started to one. I now fell confident my issue will get resolved and I will be able to begin to enjoy my SS.

I will continue to update the thread as we go along.

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 03-22-2013, 02:32 PM

Just curious when you smell this oil odor do you see any smoke coming out from under the hood at a stop or a street light to lead to oil leaking on hot exhaust components??

nyrfan · 03-22-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 SS SLP ZL427

Just curious when you smell this oil odor do you see any smoke coming out from under the hood at a stop or a street light to lead to oil leaking on hot exhaust components??

No, there is no evidence of a leak anywhere, nor is there any odor outside the car or in the engine bay.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 03-22-2013, 04:30 PM

Thats strange ud think if the rear main seal is leaking ud see evidence of that on the rear of the engine.

nyrfan · 03-22-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 SS SLP ZL427

Thats strange ud think if the rear main seal is leaking ud see evidence of that on the rear of the engine.

You would think. But the couple of people here that had the issue and had it fixed had no leak either.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Nick821 · 03-29-2013, 10:39 AM

nyrfan

Did you get that rear seal replaced?

nyrfan · 03-29-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick821

nyrfan

Did you get that rear seal replaced?

Smell is still there but I refuse to let it bother my while this gets work out. Sick of not enjoying my car!

Personally I am not sure it's the rear main seal, just does not smell like oil to me. I still feel it has more of an exhaust smell. It's just crazy the smell is nowhere else and is not constant.

Nick821 · 03-29-2013, 10:54 AM

I'm convinced mine is due to coolant leak although very small. The smell is sweat like maple syrup and only with the heat on. Waiting to put a little more mileage on before I take it in again. Good thing spring is almost here and won't need the heat!

nyrfan · 03-29-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick821

I'm convinced mine is due to coolant leak although very small. The smell is sweat like maple syrup and only with the heat on. Waiting to put a little more mileage on before I take it in again. Good thing spring is almost here and won't need the heat!

I'm betting your heater core is bad, somewhat common issue with these cars. I won't tell you what the fix is as it scary.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Nick821 · 03-29-2013, 12:57 PM

nyrfan

Yes, I know the fix that's way it's so upsetting! Whole dash and windshield! Who knows it the car will be the same.

03-21-2013, 11:39 AM	#29
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	I've started noticing this issue, along with a clicking sound from behind the glove compartment whenever the A/C is on. Kind of sounds like a fan spinning. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

03-22-2013, 11:18 AM	#33
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	So I just got a call from GM corporate and I must say I am extremely pleased how the conversation turned out. While there was no resolution, the path has been started to one. I now fell confident my issue will get resolved and I will be able to begin to enjoy my SS. I will continue to update the thread as we go along. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

03-21-2013, 12:28 PM	#32
Nick821 Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS Convert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 66	I believe its on a cradle and that means they drop the whole assembly down when it's on the lift. Thats my understanding. Anyone else know?

03-22-2013, 02:32 PM	#34
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	Just curious when you smell this oil odor do you see any smoke coming out from under the hood at a stop or a street light to lead to oil leaking on hot exhaust components??

03-22-2013, 04:30 PM	#36
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	Thats strange ud think if the rear main seal is leaking ud see evidence of that on the rear of the engine.

03-29-2013, 10:39 AM	#38
Nick821 Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS Convert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 66	nyrfan Did you get that rear seal replaced?

03-29-2013, 10:54 AM	#40
Nick821 Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS Convert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 66	I'm convinced mine is due to coolant leak although very small. The smell is sweat like maple syrup and only with the heat on. Waiting to put a little more mileage on before I take it in again. Good thing spring is almost here and won't need the heat!

03-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#42
Nick821 Drives: 2013 BRM SS/RS Convert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 66	nyrfan Yes, I know the fix that's way it's so upsetting! Whole dash and windshield! Who knows it the car will be the same.