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UCF w00t · 11-17-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AlSuwaidi

AHhhhh I love that car ! I dont wanna wait weeks for a new tranny! I sold my 1 yr old X5 4.8, which I also loved and was hard to part with, to get that car and now im left with nothing :(

Should get update today.. will post.

They probably handle things differently over there but they provided me a rental (a totally sweet Chevy Aveo

) while my Camaro was getting worked on.

AlSuwaidi · 11-17-2009, 12:41 AM

They are definately going to be providing me something once they talk to GM Middle East. Just dont know what though...

AlSuwaidi · 11-17-2009, 03:15 AM

Sorry for the double post! but just wanted to update you all that GM ME arent that bad after all. The dealer talked to GM ME and they said straight away to check the damage done (they still havent bothered to lift the car up to see underneath after 2 days!) As soon as they confirm its broken they will arrange a new one, either from warehouse if available or ship one in form the nearest available warehouse which has it in stock!

CynAgain · 11-17-2009, 04:40 AM

no worries! thanks for letting us know

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-17-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

At least we are getting to the bottom of it. It would be nice to get an official statement from GM now and a write-up sent to the dealers so they know about this as well.

There are still unanswered questions that must be answered. Four and a hlaf months is a long time since the last message from Scott about this issue saying we would all be notified if we have a problem. So far that has not happened to a single person that is on this forum. Camarospike asked me where the thread is where someone had their shaft replaced and it was thicker than stock. I know I read it and I know its here, I just can't find it. Overall it is nice we are talking about this however until GM does something about it and lets us all know, it is not enough and my patience at least is running out...

I'm looking for that thread as well, plus a few other posts with relevant info to this. there's a lot of posts to sift thru....

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

FYI, they almost certainly won't be sending a new shaft, they'll be sending a whole new T6060 transmission. The internals were likely destroyed when the shaft broke.

Good luck and let us know how it goes! Hopefully they can find a way to get that transmission to you within a reasonable amount of time. And make sure you post your info here.

I dont know that they'll send a whole trans. they might tho. but with the way that the shafts are shearing off right at the end of the tailshaft housing, I dont think any inside components will be damaged (other than the output shaft itself). it might be easier to swap the whole trans out rather than pulling the broken one apart to repair it.

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Originally Posted by AlSuwaidi

Sorry for the double post! but just wanted to update you all that GM ME arent that bad after all. The dealer talked to GM ME and they said straight away to check the damage done (they still havent bothered to lift the car up to see underneath after 2 days!) As soon as they confirm its broken they will arrange a new one, either from warehouse if available or ship one in form the nearest available warehouse which has it in stock!

sweet!! glad you are getting it fixed quickly. if you could, ask your dealer to take some pics of the damage for us or if you can take them for us.

UCF w00t · 11-17-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I dont know that they'll send a whole trans. they might tho. but with the way that the shafts are shearing off right at the end of the tailshaft housing, I dont think any inside components will be damaged (other than the output shaft itself). it might be easier to swap the whole trans out rather than pulling the broken one apart to repair it.

99% certain that every one that has been repaired has gotten a whole new trans. The service adviser told me the internals of my trans were completely trashed.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-17-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

99% certain that every one that has been repaired has gotten a whole new trans. The service adviser told me the internals of my trans were completely trashed.

hmmm... thats interesting. one would think that if its shearing off like it is, that there wont be much, if any, damage to the internals... (where's my "thinking" smiley)

Supermans · 11-17-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

hmmm... thats interesting. one would think that if its shearing off like it is, that there wont be much, if any, damage to the internals... (where's my "thinking" smiley)

I'm checking this thread at least once a day to see if we get to the bottom of this very soon for our safety. Hopefully something very official from GM about this troubling issue.

ZZcamaro · 11-17-2009, 09:59 AM

So is any company going to build a better output shaft and driveshaft combo???? I would be ALL OVER THAT ONE!!!

camaro5 · 11-17-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZcamaro

So is any company going to build a better output shaft and driveshaft combo???? I would be ALL OVER THAT ONE!!!

I was going to mention this...

Mustang owners have been installing upgraded output shafts in their tremec's for a while now.

May be available now for Camaro's tremec, or should be soon.

There's high strength axles available now.

So if you really want to beat the piss out of it, get out the checkbook to the tune of about $3-5k.

ZZcamaro · 11-17-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

I was going to mention this...

Mustang owners have been installing upgraded output shafts in their tremec's for a while now.

May be available now for Camaro's tremec, or should be soon.

There's high strength axles available now.

So if you really want to beat the piss out of it, get out the checkbook to the tune of about $3-5k.

I was able to get in touch with some of my suppliers today.... There is an upgraded output shaft comign soon...no exact dat eyet, btu they are being produced. I am going to see fi I can get an upgrade made for the rear and the driveshaft also...a total package would be awesome.

3 SS's · 11-17-2009, 07:14 PM

I paid enough for this car that I shouldn't have to upgrade parts so they don't break.

AlSuwaidi · 11-18-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

hmmm... thats interesting. one would think that if its shearing off like it is, that there wont be much, if any, damage to the internals... (where's my "thinking" smiley)

Just to clarify what i said about 'sending me a new one' I was talking about the trans and shaft! I hope GM was smart to keep some in stock and i odnt have to wait to ship one all the way from the states or Mexico or whereever they supply them from!

chopss · 11-18-2009, 01:56 AM

I paid enough for this car that I shouldn't have to upgrade parts so they don't break.
from 3ss

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11-17-2009, 12:41 AM	#184
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	They are definately going to be providing me something once they talk to GM Middle East. Just dont know what though...

11-17-2009, 03:15 AM	#185
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	Sorry for the double post! but just wanted to update you all that GM ME arent that bad after all. The dealer talked to GM ME and they said straight away to check the damage done (they still havent bothered to lift the car up to see underneath after 2 days!) As soon as they confirm its broken they will arrange a new one, either from warehouse if available or ship one in form the nearest available warehouse which has it in stock!

11-17-2009, 04:40 AM	#186
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	no worries! thanks for letting us know

11-17-2009, 09:59 AM	#191
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	So is any company going to build a better output shaft and driveshaft combo???? I would be ALL OVER THAT ONE!!!

11-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#194
3 SS's Drives: Chevelle SS's Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: outta my mind Posts: 3,034 View My Garage	I paid enough for this car that I shouldn't have to upgrade parts so they don't break.

11-18-2009, 01:56 AM	#196
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	I paid enough for this car that I shouldn't have to upgrade parts so they don't break. from 3ss