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Revo1 · 03-31-2011, 12:09 AM

Sorry.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 03-31-2011, 12:19 AM

Do some serious searching. 6-8 months back (I think) someone had a similar issue. If I recall correctly, there was either an o-ring or gasket that came loose in the intake manifold allowing the engine to suck oil directly into the intake from the oil galley or passage under the intake. A few people came forward saying they had the same issue............hopefully one of them will see this and chime in.

IndeedSS1 · 03-31-2011, 08:53 AM

It was the valley cover causing my oil issue.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...oil+pcv+system

Ron66Vette&10SS · 03-31-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

It was the valley cover causing my oil issue.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...oil+pcv+system

That's it! You're the one I remembered.

IndeedSS1 · 03-31-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

That's it! You're the one I remembered.

I thought I may have been the one.

iFast · 03-31-2011, 08:42 PM

Mine was a qt low at my last oil change. Was going to wait and see what it was on this upcoming oil change and go from there.

sullivang · 04-01-2011, 01:29 PM

Got a call from the dealer. Tuesday they are taking it in and doing a engine teardown. I guess that was the word they got from GM. They said it will be done in 5 days because that is what the rental car is good for?? Isn't that a little quick to tear an engine down, see what the problem is, and rebuild it? Do you guys think I can have a new clutch put in while the engines out? Hopefully, I can just buy the parts and there will be no labor charge.

67 Convertible · 04-01-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sullivang

They said it will be done in 5 days because that is what the rental car is good for??

Check your warranty in your owners manual.

Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Your dealer may arrange to provide
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or
reimburse you for a rental vehicle
that you obtain if your vehicle is kept
for an overnight warranty repair.
Rental reimbursement will be limited
and must be supported by original
receipts. This requires that you sign
and complete a rental agreement
and meet state/provincial, local, and
rental vehicle provider requirements.
Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements,
insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
You are responsible for fuel usage
charges and may also be
responsible for taxes, levies, usage
fees, excessive mileage, or rental
usage beyond the completion of
the repair.

I see nothing in the owners manual concerning a time limit on rental cars for warranty work.
If they have the parts available, there is no reason that a tech that knows what he's doing can't tear down and put together an engine within 3-4 days or less.
Providing they don't pull him off your job for another job.

SC2150 · 04-01-2011, 02:13 PM

Should be plenty of time to do new pistons/rings. I would go for the clutch but dealers usually still want to charge book rate even if it is no extra time.

sullivang · 04-02-2011, 10:37 AM

I was checking out the warranty and the rental rate is $35.00 a day and the max is $280 if its a special situation? Seems this might be.

sullivang · 04-02-2011, 10:39 AM

What all should they change if they are doing the pistons and rings? Bearings, etc....??

SC2150 · 04-02-2011, 01:15 PM

Just pistons and rings and of course gaskets where needed. I doubt bearings...there should be no need.

sullivang · 04-02-2011, 07:19 PM

Appreciate the response, I will send an update after it hits the shop on Tuesday.

SC2150 · 04-02-2011, 08:58 PM

Rest easy, all will turn out good!

03-31-2011, 12:09 AM	#15
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Sorry. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-31-2011, 12:19 AM	#16
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Sounds like it might have an intake manifold issue Do some serious searching. 6-8 months back (I think) someone had a similar issue. If I recall correctly, there was either an o-ring or gasket that came loose in the intake manifold allowing the engine to suck oil directly into the intake from the oil galley or passage under the intake. A few people came forward saying they had the same issue............hopefully one of them will see this and chime in. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

03-31-2011, 08:53 AM	#17
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	It was the valley cover causing my oil issue. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...oil+pcv+system __________________ She is only memory now.

03-31-2011, 08:42 PM	#20
iFast Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS and '01 Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Back in the US!! Posts: 344 View My Garage	Mine was a qt low at my last oil change. Was going to wait and see what it was on this upcoming oil change and go from there. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS. Halltech Intake. SLP Loudmouth I Exhaust. BMR 1.4''/1.0'' Lowering Springs. ZL-1 Front Fascia. NLP Rear Spoiler. 20'' TSW Nurburgring w/ Nitto Invos. 2001 DHG Bullitt Mustang GT. 5.0 Shortblock. Patriot cams and heads. Flowmaster Axle-Back, Magnaflow X-Pipe. Eibach sportline lowering springs. Steeda Tri-ax. 03-04 Cobra Front Fascia. 18'' XXR 521s w/ Sumitomo HTR Z IIs. 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Akrapovic CF Slip-ons. K&N filter. 520 conversion w/ -1/+2 sprockets. Speedo-healer. Lockhart-Phillips fi controller. Pirelli DCIIIs.

04-01-2011, 01:29 PM	#21
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	Got a call from the dealer. Tuesday they are taking it in and doing a engine teardown. I guess that was the word they got from GM. They said it will be done in 5 days because that is what the rental car is good for?? Isn't that a little quick to tear an engine down, see what the problem is, and rebuild it? Do you guys think I can have a new clutch put in while the engines out? Hopefully, I can just buy the parts and there will be no labor charge. __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

04-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#23
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Should be plenty of time to do new pistons/rings. I would go for the clutch but dealers usually still want to charge book rate even if it is no extra time.

04-02-2011, 10:37 AM	#24
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	I was checking out the warranty and the rental rate is $35.00 a day and the max is $280 if its a special situation? Seems this might be. __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

04-02-2011, 10:39 AM	#25
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	What all should they change if they are doing the pistons and rings? Bearings, etc....?? __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

04-02-2011, 01:15 PM	#26
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Just pistons and rings and of course gaskets where needed. I doubt bearings...there should be no need.

04-02-2011, 07:19 PM	#27
sullivang Drives: 69 vette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 137 View My Garage	Appreciate the response, I will send an update after it hits the shop on Tuesday. __________________ NPCTM2 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 08/25/09 2000, Order accepted by GM - 09/15/09 2500, Order preferenced - 09/30/09 3000, Order accepted - 09/30/09 TPW - 10/26/09 3300, Scheduled for production - 10/13/09 3400, Order broadcast - 10/19/09 3800, Order produced VIN 2G1FS1EW7A9160044-10/27/09 4000, Availiable to ship 10/28/09 4200, Shipped 10/29/09 ETTX904551 5000, Delivered to the dealer 6000, Delivered to the customer

04-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#28
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Rest easy, all will turn out good!

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