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xtreme2s · 03-14-2012, 05:09 PM

I can relate to that "bring it back when it acts up" crap. I just traded away a 2006 Colbalt SS with 32000+ miles SOB car has control computor issues ,and has "quit" on my daughter 3 times. When it did, being a drive by wire and STEERING by wire, it was a sum bitch. All 3 time at Billion Chevy, nothing found wrong and can't determine the problem until it is not working while at the dealership. Thought these comptutors where able to ask the car whats wrong, with retaining codes. Guess the Chevy's don't

*****My Dodge 3500 cummins diesel does store all issues.*****

toesuf94 · 03-14-2012, 05:27 PM

Those kitties are pretty!

On the car front...why would you not notice the leaks prior to taking it in on the power steering and brake lines...would you not be losing fluid? I just do not trust some of these 'mechanics' when things pop up that were not there PRIOR to me going to the dealer for something else. The last one was with my Escalade at McGraths...seems my brake calipers were 'dry'. Umm...what?

camaros and vettes · 03-14-2012, 05:58 PM

yup!! car go's to stealership only for warranty issues!!

rberns · 03-14-2012, 06:13 PM

I never noticed any leaks from my coolant tank resivoir or from the power steering pressure tube. However, about 2 weeks ago I had my power steering flushed and magically I now have a leak. When they called me I told the service rep that if the mechanic put to much power steering fluid in it and caused enough pressure to blow a line and make it leak then it was on them to fix it, but he insisted that you cannot over fill power steering and make if over pressurize...bullshit! You know how I know, because I freaking did it 3 years ago!

They tried the dry calipers on me too. They said it needed lubrication? what? So does my blinker fluid need to be topped off then while your at it?

On the brighter side, I am definitely looking forward to my next weekend off. Probably pull the ole girl down and put full coverage insurance back on her and get her exhaust opened up a little bit more.

xtreme2s · 03-14-2012, 06:13 PM

I just ordered Hertitage grill. Cam5 vendor; Patrick at GM Parts House, blew away everybody on price!

rberns · 03-14-2012, 07:31 PM

Alright, so I went out to my garage and opened the hood to take a peek. They said that my coolant resevoir tank was leaking so I started looking around at it and found the leak. What is leaking is the inlet connection where the hose is clamped on to and runs to the radiator cap. So, my first thought was maybe they just loosened it up enough to make it look like it is in place, but after letting her warm up it will start to leak. Also, I took a look at the resevoir itself and the coolant in there is way past the label HOT on there and it hasn't been drivin for 5 hours now. So I am wondering, if too much coolant would cause too much pressure to push the line off and cause a leak, or if the mechanic loosened it? Anyhow, I reclamped it back down as tight as I could get with out breaking anything. Since it has cooled off it has stopped leaking. Tomorrow I am going to Auto Zone and buying a new hose for it and putting it on. I can do that myself, as far as the power steering I have McGraths take care of it.

Scott, I looked at the power steering lines while i was in there. The line has a cloth like insulation around this power steering line. This insulation is damp in appearance, but is not dripping so that would be the reason why I didn't notice that leak. I think I need a another Camaro V6 as my DD.

INTIMIDAT3R · 03-14-2012, 08:31 PM

Count me in for the this saturday the 17th and for the 21st next month!!!

RBERNS, you should bring your vehicle up to Rydell, request Mike Jacobsen, and let him work on it. Those hacks at McGrath couldn't find their asses with both hands glued to them.

Finally got my Afterburners and installed them!!!

All that's left is putting the magnetic trunk black-out on, getting the silver door and dash inserts, new rims, CAI Intake, Leather Shift Knob, Leather Console Lid, and fog lights(maybe go without).

xtreme2s · 03-15-2012, 08:48 AM

Starting noon today thru Sunday, is ***no tolerance*** mandate via our Governor. Speeding even 2 miles over will get ya a ticket!!

camaros and vettes · 03-15-2012, 09:16 AM

AWESOME

toesuf94 · 03-15-2012, 09:25 AM

2 MPH? Wow. How about we make it .08 mph over...like the alcohol limit?

Triple the fines for texting and being an asshat behind the wheel as well.

rberns...get the V6 DD...that would be sweet.

rberns · 03-15-2012, 09:41 AM

So can we ticket the officer for speeding to catch up to us?

So yesterday I tightened down the hose clamp and drove the car to work today. I opened up the hood to see if it had started leaking again and thankfully nothing was dripping so I think that issue is resolved. Now I am wondering how the hose got loosened.

Quackersacker · 03-15-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmorpheus

is anyone up for lunch? Looking for another drive today.

Id go but since I couldnt drive more the 2 over whats the point

toesuf94 · 03-15-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackersacker

Id go but since I couldnt drive more the 2 over whats the point

Totally could not get to lunch and back in time. Bummer. Plus, the Camaro is at home....sigh.

toesuf94 · 03-15-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmorpheus

Ya, the 2 over thing is a dark cloud on the whole weekend. But I am driving anyway!

Were you invited to any parades? I wasn't.

03-14-2012, 05:27 PM	#1388
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Those kitties are pretty! On the car front...why would you not notice the leaks prior to taking it in on the power steering and brake lines...would you not be losing fluid? I just do not trust some of these 'mechanics' when things pop up that were not there PRIOR to me going to the dealer for something else. The last one was with my Escalade at McGraths...seems my brake calipers were 'dry'. Umm...what? __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-14-2012, 06:13 PM	#1390
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I never noticed any leaks from my coolant tank resivoir or from the power steering pressure tube. However, about 2 weeks ago I had my power steering flushed and magically I now have a leak. When they called me I told the service rep that if the mechanic put to much power steering fluid in it and caused enough pressure to blow a line and make it leak then it was on them to fix it, but he insisted that you cannot over fill power steering and make if over pressurize...bullshit! You know how I know, because I freaking did it 3 years ago! They tried the dry calipers on me too. They said it needed lubrication? what? So does my blinker fluid need to be topped off then while your at it? On the brighter side, I am definitely looking forward to my next weekend off. Probably pull the ole girl down and put full coverage insurance back on her and get her exhaust opened up a little bit more. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

03-14-2012, 07:31 PM	#1392
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Alright, so I went out to my garage and opened the hood to take a peek. They said that my coolant resevoir tank was leaking so I started looking around at it and found the leak. What is leaking is the inlet connection where the hose is clamped on to and runs to the radiator cap. So, my first thought was maybe they just loosened it up enough to make it look like it is in place, but after letting her warm up it will start to leak. Also, I took a look at the resevoir itself and the coolant in there is way past the label HOT on there and it hasn't been drivin for 5 hours now. So I am wondering, if too much coolant would cause too much pressure to push the line off and cause a leak, or if the mechanic loosened it? Anyhow, I reclamped it back down as tight as I could get with out breaking anything. Since it has cooled off it has stopped leaking. Tomorrow I am going to Auto Zone and buying a new hose for it and putting it on. I can do that myself, as far as the power steering I have McGraths take care of it. Scott, I looked at the power steering lines while i was in there. The line has a cloth like insulation around this power steering line. This insulation is damp in appearance, but is not dripping so that would be the reason why I didn't notice that leak. I think I need a another Camaro V6 as my DD. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

03-14-2012, 08:31 PM	#1393
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Afterburners Arrived and Installed Today... FINALLY!!! Count me in for the this saturday the 17th and for the 21st next month!!! RBERNS, you should bring your vehicle up to Rydell, request Mike Jacobsen, and let him work on it. Those hacks at McGrath couldn't find their asses with both hands glued to them. Finally got my Afterburners and installed them!!! All that's left is putting the magnetic trunk black-out on, getting the silver door and dash inserts, new rims, CAI Intake, Leather Shift Knob, Leather Console Lid, and fog lights(maybe go without). Last edited by INTIMIDAT3R; 03-15-2012 at 08:21 PM.

03-15-2012, 09:25 AM	#1396
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	2 MPH? Wow. How about we make it .08 mph over...like the alcohol limit? Triple the fines for texting and being an asshat behind the wheel as well. rberns...get the V6 DD...that would be sweet. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-14-2012, 05:09 PM	#1387
xtreme2s Drives: Livernois Motorsports 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 445 View My Garage	I can relate to that "bring it back when it acts up" crap. I just traded away a 2006 Colbalt SS with 32000+ miles SOB car has control computor issues ,and has "quit" on my daughter 3 times. When it did, being a drive by wire and STEERING by wire, it was a sum bitch. All 3 time at Billion Chevy, nothing found wrong and can't determine the problem until it is not working while at the dealership. Thought these comptutors where able to ask the car whats wrong, with retaining codes. Guess the Chevy's don't ***My Dodge 3500 cummins diesel does store all issues.***

03-14-2012, 05:58 PM	#1389
camaros and vettes Account Suspended Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2008 Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tiffin,Iowa Posts: 560 View My Garage	yup!! car go's to stealership only for warranty issues!!

03-14-2012, 06:13 PM	#1391
xtreme2s Drives: Livernois Motorsports 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 445 View My Garage	I just ordered Hertitage grill. Cam5 vendor; Patrick at GM Parts House, blew away everybody on price!

03-15-2012, 08:48 AM	#1394
xtreme2s Drives: Livernois Motorsports 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 445 View My Garage	Starting noon today thru Sunday, is *no tolerance* mandate via our Governor. Speeding even 2 miles over will get ya a ticket!!

03-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#1395
camaros and vettes Account Suspended Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2008 Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tiffin,Iowa Posts: 560 View My Garage	AWESOME

03-15-2012, 09:41 AM	#1397
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	So can we ticket the officer for speeding to catch up to us? So yesterday I tightened down the hose clamp and drove the car to work today. I opened up the hood to see if it had started leaking again and thankfully nothing was dripping so I think that issue is resolved. Now I am wondering how the hose got loosened. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs Last edited by rberns; 03-15-2012 at 10:46 AM.

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