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MBS · 03-02-2016, 07:30 PM

Keep us in touch , Mine has 65,000 on it ad the last 3000 miles I have been hearing a werd noise , took it into the dealer and they said nothing is wrong , But I know that is bullshit ,

Mr. Stacy · 03-03-2016, 02:37 PM

Curious to see how this turns out.

Have you got a quote from a good indy shop?

rock1962 · 03-04-2016, 09:02 AM

Don't go to a dealer unless GM pays, try going to a good shop with a mechanic you trust.

TooCool5 · 03-04-2016, 09:22 AM

Seems to be no set mileage when they fail, most were using full synthetic, which is why I switched to Dexos.

TJ91 · 03-04-2016, 05:33 PM

Guy I just wrote a huge paragraph again and it said token expired when I hit submit so there goes yet another huge post

In a nutshell

Gm Canada wont help. The only issue they said the Camaro has is the ignition. I brought up all the cases of the LLT camaro chains stretching and how it is covered in different models and the spokesman said that they may be the same family of engine but not the same...
Then advised me to see dealer and when I asked again for 10th time what would happen when it is confirmed that it is the chaines, he replied its up to the dealer.
We all know not one dealer is going to take a loss. At best its 50% and half of a $3000 repair is $1500. Not soo bad but when you see this being covered on every other model, that $1500 seems like ALOT more.

So ive come to the conclusion that GM Canada will be of no help and neither will the dealer because they need to make money which is fair.

So I am going to buy the parts and change them myself.

And truthfully, I really was looking to buy a new SS or a Stingray but after this I truly dont see why I would. Just seems like a terrible financial decision apart from the obvious fact thar you get a sense of betrayal from GM because theyre neglecting the Camaro in a known problem.

Anyways trying to source the best prices on the chains and then im going to perform the surgery.

TJ91 · 03-04-2016, 05:34 PM

Once again I am using my phone so dont mind the errors. Dont have access to my laptop

Oogabooga · 03-04-2016, 06:34 PM

Is this a 2010 only deal? I've been following this issue but it only seems to be on the 2010's. Just curious.

Dizzy82 · 03-04-2016, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Once again I am using my phone so dont mind the errors. Dont have access to my laptop

Damn, sounds like a real crap show you are dealing with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oogabooga

Is this a 2010 only deal? I've been following this issue but it only seems to be on the 2010's. Just curious.

The issue seems to have been remedied in the 2011 lineup.

TJ91 · 03-04-2016, 09:53 PM

I thought it was resolved as well but I think i have seen cases kf '1ws when I googled it

Now what I need to do is find the parts list to do the chains and guides and im going to do this as soon as I get the parts

HPerformance · 03-05-2016, 08:01 AM

Good Luck man!

Black Knight · 03-05-2016, 08:21 AM

Good luck to you . Price of labor is a lot from the dealer . I wonder if any has just put a LS3 motor instead of fixing the LLT problem like when their chain went or lost all the oil .

redleader · 03-05-2016, 08:34 AM

What do we buy out of this lot then?......

TooCool5 · 03-05-2016, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

I thought it was resolved as well but I think i have seen cases kf '1ws when I googled it

Now what I need to do is find the parts list to do the chains and guides and im going to do this as soon as I get the parts

No you just buy the complete timing chain kit with all the updated parts/tensioners. They are around $180 online.

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redleader · 03-05-2016, 10:13 AM

TooCool5 :-) thx
I'm in the UK, web url link please if you can, Cheers!

03-03-2016, 02:37 PM	#16
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Curious to see how this turns out. Have you got a quote from a good indy shop? __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-04-2016, 09:22 AM	#18
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Seems to be no set mileage when they fail, most were using full synthetic, which is why I switched to Dexos. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-04-2016, 05:33 PM	#19
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Guy I just wrote a huge paragraph again and it said token expired when I hit submit so there goes yet another huge post In a nutshell Gm Canada wont help. The only issue they said the Camaro has is the ignition. I brought up all the cases of the LLT camaro chains stretching and how it is covered in different models and the spokesman said that they may be the same family of engine but not the same... Then advised me to see dealer and when I asked again for 10th time what would happen when it is confirmed that it is the chaines, he replied its up to the dealer. We all know not one dealer is going to take a loss. At best its 50% and half of a $3000 repair is $1500. Not soo bad but when you see this being covered on every other model, that $1500 seems like ALOT more. So ive come to the conclusion that GM Canada will be of no help and neither will the dealer because they need to make money which is fair. So I am going to buy the parts and change them myself. And truthfully, I really was looking to buy a new SS or a Stingray but after this I truly dont see why I would. Just seems like a terrible financial decision apart from the obvious fact thar you get a sense of betrayal from GM because theyre neglecting the Camaro in a known problem. Anyways trying to source the best prices on the chains and then im going to perform the surgery. __________________ 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

03-04-2016, 05:34 PM	#20
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Once again I am using my phone so dont mind the errors. Dont have access to my laptop __________________ 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

03-04-2016, 06:34 PM	#21
Oogabooga Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Satin Black Join Date: May 2015 Location: Raleigh Posts: 99 View My Garage	Is this a 2010 only deal? I've been following this issue but it only seems to be on the 2010's. Just curious. __________________

03-02-2016, 07:30 PM	#15
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Keep us in touch , Mine has 65,000 on it ad the last 3000 miles I have been hearing a werd noise , took it into the dealer and they said nothing is wrong , But I know that is bullshit ,

03-04-2016, 09:02 AM	#17
rock1962 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ontario canada Posts: 442 View My Garage	Don't go to a dealer unless GM pays, try going to a good shop with a mechanic you trust.

03-04-2016, 09:53 PM	#23
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	I thought it was resolved as well but I think i have seen cases kf '1ws when I googled it Now what I need to do is find the parts list to do the chains and guides and im going to do this as soon as I get the parts __________________ 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

03-05-2016, 08:01 AM	#24
HPerformance Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 92	Good Luck man! __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS Coupe- 6 Speed Black with Silver Stripes...Black Badges, K&N Intake, FlowMaster Thunder Exhaust, 20% Tint, Full WeatherTech W/Trunk Liner.* *2011 Cadillac Escalade- Black on Tan- 20% Tint, Full WeatherTech,6.2L* *2016 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT- Black on Black-* *I like Black Cars.*

03-05-2016, 08:21 AM	#25
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	Good luck to you . Price of labor is a lot from the dealer . I wonder if any has just put a LS3 motor instead of fixing the LLT problem like when their chain went or lost all the oil . __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

03-05-2016, 08:34 AM	#26
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	What do we buy out of this lot then?......

03-05-2016, 10:13 AM	#28
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	TooCool5 :-) thx I'm in the UK, web url link please if you can, Cheers!