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SirZeusor · 12-11-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

Thanks bro, I am so naive to think things could still be done in the backyard under a tree with some beer and the ballgame going on. What was I thinking?

dkp2LT · 12-11-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Another update: Still swapping engines since last Wednesday. The dealer says GM says 10 hours to swap motors, they are 40 hours into this. GM says they had a bad batch of castings in their 2011 engine, didn't say how many in the batch. My warranty will remain the same, will not start over with the new engine.

Hopefully that means they're taking the time to make sure it's all done right & doesn't mean they don't have a clue what they're doing.

I always worry about this massive of a change - making sure all the connections/hoses are put back correctly.

Chavira2009 · 12-11-2012, 09:45 PM

I've actually replaced two engines in two 2011s. The first, I replaced due to the fact that the engine was missing a crankshaft bearing from the factory. Now you can imagine what damage was done there. The second, I replaced timing chains first, then GM changed their mind and just told me to replace the engine. And yea, the engine does come down from the bottom.

TJ91 · 12-12-2012, 05:15 AM

lot of v6 failures. Not all of them are reported here
I wonder if thats one of the reasons why gm switched to the LFX

Hannibal · 12-12-2012, 07:15 AM

My buddy's daughter killed a motor in a 2011 2LT. The dealer determined that the cause was no oil in the motor. It had 800 miles on it at the time of the failure. The dealer insisted it had oil when it left. My buddy confirmed this to be true because he checked it when they got the car home on the day of purchase. Apparently the motor had a flaw during production and the thing ate 6 quarts of oil in less than 1,000 miles.

Cam#7 · 12-14-2012, 09:22 AM

I could use a little help now !!! After 50 hrs of work, they are still trying to get this engine installed. I'm very nervous about this being a 2012 Camaro engine. The engine pan had to be changed and the injectors.

Could someone tell me what to look for in engine code # to verify it's not just some generic 3.6 engine? First if it's 2012 Camaro engine it should be a LFX.

nyrfan · 12-14-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

I could use a little help now !!! After 50 hrs of work, they are still trying to get this engine installed. I'm very nervous about this being a 2012 Camaro engine. The engine pan had to be changed and the injectors.

Could someone tell me what to look for in engine code # to verify it's not just some generic 3.6 engine? First if it's 2012 Camaro engine it should be a LFX.

They will not be putting an LFX in, too much work, cost and things to change.

To know what they are putting in just look at the intake manifold. Plastic means LFX, metal is LLT. 100% sure you'll see metal

v6sonoma · 12-14-2012, 09:28 AM

They will replace it with a factory fresh LLT out of a crate and attach stuff from the old engine that is reusable.

Cam#7 · 12-14-2012, 10:01 AM

Okay, let's say it is a LLT. How do I know it's a Camaro version LLT versus something else?

Camaro588 · 12-14-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Okay, let's say it is a LLT. How do I know it's a Camaro version LLT versus something else?

check for manifolds not there LFX if there is its an LLT.

v6sonoma · 12-14-2012, 01:41 PM

What makes you think it wouldn't be an LLT? As far as I know the only other RWD car to use the LLT is the CTS.

shrinkdoc · 12-15-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Okay, let's say it is a LLT. How do I know it's a Camaro version LLT versus something else?

Thats a good question, would like to know the answer to that myself. Hope you dont get a malibu engine.

TooCool5 · 12-16-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

Thats a good question, would like to know the answer to that myself. Hope you dont get a malibu engine.

Russell James · 12-16-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

I could use a little help now !!! After 50 hrs of work, they are still trying to get this engine installed. I'm very nervous about this being a 2012 Camaro engine. The engine pan had to be changed and the injectors.

Could someone tell me what to look for in engine code # to verify it's not just some generic 3.6 engine? First if it's 2012 Camaro engine it should be a LFX.

50 hrs?

They have no clue what they are doing. This car is an incredibly easy car to do engine work on including replacing the engine.

I've done replacements from the top and bottom, flip a coin and depends on if you prefer a hoist or cherry picker. I prefer cherry picker style from the top. Then you don't have to mess with all the steering/suspension/frame stuff.

Pretty common to have to swap the pan. Often the service engine might be just one part number for several vehicles, they you swap over the pan.

The LSA is exactly the same. If you order an LSA, it's actually the CTS-V LSA, and the instructions will say.... if putting in a Camaro, swap over the oil pan, oil pickup....

12-12-2012, 05:15 AM	#32
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	lot of v6 failures. Not all of them are reported here I wonder if thats one of the reasons why gm switched to the LFX __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

12-14-2012, 09:22 AM	#34
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	I could use a little help now !!! After 50 hrs of work, they are still trying to get this engine installed. I'm very nervous about this being a 2012 Camaro engine. The engine pan had to be changed and the injectors. Could someone tell me what to look for in engine code # to verify it's not just some generic 3.6 engine? First if it's 2012 Camaro engine it should be a LFX. __________________

12-14-2012, 09:28 AM	#36
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	They will replace it with a factory fresh LLT out of a crate and attach stuff from the old engine that is reusable. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-14-2012, 10:01 AM	#37
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	Okay, let's say it is a LLT. How do I know it's a Camaro version LLT versus something else? __________________

12-14-2012, 01:41 PM	#39
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	What makes you think it wouldn't be an LLT? As far as I know the only other RWD car to use the LLT is the CTS. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-11-2012, 09:45 PM	#31
Chavira2009 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Hurst RJT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 117	I've actually replaced two engines in two 2011s. The first, I replaced due to the fact that the engine was missing a crankshaft bearing from the factory. Now you can imagine what damage was done there. The second, I replaced timing chains first, then GM changed their mind and just told me to replace the engine. And yea, the engine does come down from the bottom.

12-12-2012, 07:15 AM	#33
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	My buddy's daughter killed a motor in a 2011 2LT. The dealer determined that the cause was no oil in the motor. It had 800 miles on it at the time of the failure. The dealer insisted it had oil when it left. My buddy confirmed this to be true because he checked it when they got the car home on the day of purchase. Apparently the motor had a flaw during production and the thing ate 6 quarts of oil in less than 1,000 miles.