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205 · 11-30-2018, 08:09 PM

Hi all,
My first post. I have read/learned a lot already here. I ran into a problem recently, and need help as to what to do next. I encountered a gas leak at the fuel rail nipple where you check the pressure. Anyway, I ordered a n
ew one of JEGS fuel rails. Installed. Turned the key on to check for leaks. Then fired it up. Well, it ran for maybe 20 seconds, 10 of which sounded like a wrench in the crankcase. Hmmm. Decided to fire it up again to maybe pinpoint (dumb mistake on my part). Ran for another 5 seconds, sounding the same, then died. It completely froze the engine. Long story short. Pulled the heads and found a rod smashed the piston. Obviously vapor lock.
So now I have a nice Camaro SS with a bricked engine. I still owe $8,000 on the dang thing.
First question....
1. How much is a 2010 SS/RS worth with a bricked engine and 36,xxx miles?
2. Should I sell in current condition and start fresh? Or
3. Buy a new engine and keep her? This will be atleast $10,000 for a new stroker block.

I know it's a lot to take in. I need financial guidance in this situation...
Thanks

fhrex · 11-30-2018, 08:40 PM

Damn! Hard luck there, man! I would be so heartbroken...if it were mine, I would HAVE to repair/ replace the engine. I have so completely melded with my car. There are, of course, several ways to go here: reman engine, new engine, used engine. I'd price my options, if I were you; taking in consideration warranty coverage for each option

205 · 11-30-2018, 08:44 PM

I am. I really am. Still a little in shock over the whole thing. But it is what it is.

205 · 12-01-2018, 04:28 PM

Leaning to a Livernois 419, or a new car still...…...

BowlingSS · 12-04-2018, 08:04 PM

Vapor lock would do that?? Never heard of that one. I would try to get it fixed but that would be me. You have low miles. You could try to sell as is for what you owe then get you a newer one.

Sorry to hear about this. I feel sick for you. I would probably cry for a day or two if it happen to my baby.

Good luck on what ever you do.

Bill

Codiath · 12-05-2018, 12:48 AM

Sorry to hear about your issue. There is a guy selling a motor/trans out of an ss here in San Antonio for 5k. might be able to resale the trans and recoup some money. Just an idea, good luck.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pt...748442042.html

ColdfuzionTN · 12-05-2018, 10:44 AM

Could also get an assembled short block from TSP for around that same price 4-6k and just move your stuff over to it and be done with it. I'd give TSP a call and see what package they can do best for what your looking to do with the car and go from there. Stroker would be my choice as I plan to be buried in my car eventually.

205 · 12-05-2018, 11:50 AM

Yeah. Going back to stock just isn't going to happen at this point. If I have to dump money at it, it will be stroked. Thanks for the replies

11-30-2018, 08:09 PM	#1
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	Help a newb Hi all, My first post. I have read/learned a lot already here. I ran into a problem recently, and need help as to what to do next. I encountered a gas leak at the fuel rail nipple where you check the pressure. Anyway, I ordered a n ew one of JEGS fuel rails. Installed. Turned the key on to check for leaks. Then fired it up. Well, it ran for maybe 20 seconds, 10 of which sounded like a wrench in the crankcase. Hmmm. Decided to fire it up again to maybe pinpoint (dumb mistake on my part). Ran for another 5 seconds, sounding the same, then died. It completely froze the engine. Long story short. Pulled the heads and found a rod smashed the piston. Obviously vapor lock. So now I have a nice Camaro SS with a bricked engine. I still owe $8,000 on the dang thing. First question.... 1. How much is a 2010 SS/RS worth with a bricked engine and 36,xxx miles? 2. Should I sell in current condition and start fresh? Or 3. Buy a new engine and keep her? This will be atleast $10,000 for a new stroker block. I know it's a lot to take in. I need financial guidance in this situation... Thanks

11-30-2018, 08:40 PM	#2
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	Damn! Hard luck there, man! I would be so heartbroken...if it were mine, I would HAVE to repair/ replace the engine. I have so completely melded with my car. There are, of course, several ways to go here: reman engine, new engine, used engine. I'd price my options, if I were you; taking in consideration warranty coverage for each option __________________

12-04-2018, 08:04 PM	#5
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Vapor lock would do that?? Never heard of that one. I would try to get it fixed but that would be me. You have low miles. You could try to sell as is for what you owe then get you a newer one. Sorry to hear about this. I feel sick for you. I would probably cry for a day or two if it happen to my baby. Good luck on what ever you do. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

11-30-2018, 08:44 PM	#3
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	I am. I really am. Still a little in shock over the whole thing. But it is what it is.

12-01-2018, 04:28 PM	#4
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	Leaning to a Livernois 419, or a new car still...…...

12-05-2018, 12:48 AM	#6
Codiath brakes for squirrels Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NW of San Antonio, TX Posts: 52	Sorry to hear about your issue. There is a guy selling a motor/trans out of an ss here in San Antonio for 5k. might be able to resale the trans and recoup some money. Just an idea, good luck. https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pt...748442042.html

12-05-2018, 10:44 AM	#7
ColdfuzionTN Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 187	Could also get an assembled short block from TSP for around that same price 4-6k and just move your stuff over to it and be done with it. I'd give TSP a call and see what package they can do best for what your looking to do with the car and go from there. Stroker would be my choice as I plan to be buried in my car eventually.

12-05-2018, 11:50 AM	#8
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	Yeah. Going back to stock just isn't going to happen at this point. If I have to dump money at it, it will be stroked. Thanks for the replies