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SSeniorMoment · 03-07-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan0789

I haven't had a chance to stop to the shop mainly bc LA traffic sucks but I spoke to the mechanic about just swapping out the broken piston and the rings as a cheaper alternative to swapping out the motor and he started saying by doing that I'd have to swap out other pieces as well. Might look for a place to get a third opinion. The engine I have isn't flooded nor cracked so why switch the entire motor.

Was the Camaro in water?

Kodexo · 03-07-2016, 10:18 PM

Get the biggest, most cammiest rumbling stroker motor you can. That's what you can do.

Jonathan0789 · 03-07-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SSeniorMoment

Was the Camaro in water?

Nope. Never really rains here so no puddles.

JCunningham · 03-08-2016, 02:15 AM

It would be in your best interest to have them pull the head. I dont see how a spark plug could do this much damage and dont think its possible to damage other cylinders. If the cylinder wall is damaged you might as well replace the short block. for the money you will have into it. If it just needs a new piston they could do that with no warranty. 100k id be doing a used low milage engine if any work was needed.

Jonathan0789 · 03-08-2016, 03:06 AM

Thank you! I think I'm going to tow my car to another mechanic and get another opinion. I don't see how one spark plug made this much damage. I got a tune up about 3 weeks ago and I think that mechanic (same shop) messed something up but there is no way I can tell.

JCunningham · 03-08-2016, 03:09 AM

did he do plugs. I bet he way over torqued them 11ftlbs is all they take.

Jonathan0789 · 03-08-2016, 03:57 AM

Probably but no telling. What pisses me off is he has a Camaro gen 3 so I trusted him to take care of it like its his baby. I moved into a complex so no more garage so I have to trust other ppl.

MrChrisLS3 · 03-08-2016, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

did he do plugs. I bet he way over torqued them 11ftlbs is all they take.

Or the wrong plug and it was too long?

JerTM · 03-08-2016, 06:04 AM

I've seen the damage a plug can do, over and over. The steel it's made of is far stronger than the aluminum of the engine components it's been smashed against a few thousand times. No need for a third opinion and the extra cost of a tow. Have the head removed and inspect for damage, it's the only way to know what the situation is.

03-08-2016, 02:15 AM	#18
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	It would be in your best interest to have them pull the head. I dont see how a spark plug could do this much damage and dont think its possible to damage other cylinders. If the cylinder wall is damaged you might as well replace the short block. for the money you will have into it. If it just needs a new piston they could do that with no warranty. 100k id be doing a used low milage engine if any work was needed. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-08-2016, 03:09 AM	#20
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	did he do plugs. I bet he way over torqued them 11ftlbs is all they take. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-07-2016, 10:18 PM	#16
Kodexo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103	Get the biggest, most cammiest rumbling stroker motor you can. That's what you can do.

03-08-2016, 03:06 AM	#19
Jonathan0789 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 8	Thank you! I think I'm going to tow my car to another mechanic and get another opinion. I don't see how one spark plug made this much damage. I got a tune up about 3 weeks ago and I think that mechanic (same shop) messed something up but there is no way I can tell.

03-08-2016, 03:57 AM	#21
Jonathan0789 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 8	Probably but no telling. What pisses me off is he has a Camaro gen 3 so I trusted him to take care of it like its his baby. I moved into a complex so no more garage so I have to trust other ppl.

03-08-2016, 06:04 AM	#23
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	I've seen the damage a plug can do, over and over. The steel it's made of is far stronger than the aluminum of the engine components it's been smashed against a few thousand times. No need for a third opinion and the extra cost of a tow. Have the head removed and inspect for damage, it's the only way to know what the situation is.