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205 · 07-17-2019, 06:48 PM

Hi all. Some may know I destroyed my engine and it has been parked for a good part of a year. I have pushed it in and out of my garage a few times. I since took out, and unplugged the fuse box and computer in hopes to "clean" up the engine bay and paint. The last time I (we) tried pushing it in the garage, it won't budge. The tires do have air. The transmission is in neutral. It is an L99 car (automatic). Any thoughts?

I have welded the spot weld holes and almost have the drivers side ready for paint. Not sure what to do about the messy side. But, I need to be able to push this thing into the garage to paint. Thanks for any help!

davidscamaro · 07-17-2019, 08:09 PM

Rust on the rotors I would think, after mine sits for couple days you can hear the "free up" when I back out the first inch then all is fine

InFiD3ViL · 07-17-2019, 10:09 PM

Yea, since I blew my engine a few weeks ago my rotors are totally covered in rust and look like orange ass. Not having a garage sucks. I suspect davidscamaro is correct btw.

CamaroFred · 07-17-2019, 10:56 PM

Give it a little back and forth if it's the rotors.

205 · 07-17-2019, 10:58 PM

They are rusty. They were after a week of sitting I think. lol But, they have been rusty for MONTHS and I still was able to push it. Granted, it's a heavy pig for one, even 2 people, but doable. Now the thing won't even "rock". My wife, as we speak, is arguing about it. She says it's the computer being taken out.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-17-2019, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 205

They are rusty. They were after a week of sitting I think. lol But, they have been rusty for MONTHS and I still was able to push it. Granted, it's a heavy pig for one, even 2 people, but doable. Now the thing won't even "rock". My wife, as we speak, is arguing about it. She says it's the computer being taken out.

Nope I don’t think that’s it.(computer)

205 · 07-17-2019, 11:38 PM

Nope I don’t think that’s it.(computer)[/QUOTE]

I don't either. Just thought I would throw it out there

pyroguy · 07-18-2019, 06:14 AM

I would guess it's rust on the rotors as well, but if she's going to sit for a while (provided you have a paved driveway with no garage) you might invest in these:

Car dollies

HDRDTD · 07-18-2019, 06:51 AM

Jack one corner of the car up at a time and try to rotate each tire/wheel to see which one(s) won't turn?

SlingShot · 07-18-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 205

Nope I don’t think that’s it.(computer)

I don't either. Just thought I would throw it out there

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I would throw the computer and fuse box back in and see what happens. After all there are safety lockouts that are solenoid controlled.

StingrayblueSS · 07-18-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I don't either. Just thought I would throw it out there

I would throw the computer and fuse box back in and see what happens. After all there are safety lockouts that are solenoid controlled.[/QUOTE]

If it is she'll never let you forget it.

Badbubba · 07-18-2019, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Jack one corner of the car up at a time and try to rotate each tire/wheel to see which one(s) won't turn?

My thoughts. Pads can rust to rotor and it takes a significant amount of force to break free. E- brake shoes may have rusted too.

205 · 07-18-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Jack one corner of the car up at a time and try to rotate each tire/wheel to see which one(s) won't turn?

I am going to try this tonight. I will report back when I do. Thanks all! And yes, she will NEVER let me live it down

davidscamaro · 07-18-2019, 03:43 PM

It's rust , transmissions that are shifter style aka "not button or dial activated" like in the camaro can be put in to any gear or neutral with no power. Hell even on a bench out of the car you could use vice grips to change gears on the transmission.

07-17-2019, 06:48 PM	#1
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	No computer = no moving? L99 Hi all. Some may know I destroyed my engine and it has been parked for a good part of a year. I have pushed it in and out of my garage a few times. I since took out, and unplugged the fuse box and computer in hopes to "clean" up the engine bay and paint. The last time I (we) tried pushing it in the garage, it won't budge. The tires do have air. The transmission is in neutral. It is an L99 car (automatic). Any thoughts? I have welded the spot weld holes and almost have the drivers side ready for paint. Not sure what to do about the messy side. But, I need to be able to push this thing into the garage to paint. Thanks for any help!

07-17-2019, 08:09 PM	#2
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Rust on the rotors I would think, after mine sits for couple days you can hear the "free up" when I back out the first inch then all is fine __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

07-17-2019, 10:09 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	Yea, since I blew my engine a few weeks ago my rotors are totally covered in rust and look like orange ass. Not having a garage sucks. I suspect davidscamaro is correct btw. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-17-2019, 10:56 PM	#4
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Give it a little back and forth if it's the rotors. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-18-2019, 06:14 AM	#8
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	I would guess it's rust on the rotors as well, but if she's going to sit for a while (provided you have a paved driveway with no garage) you might invest in these: Car dollies __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-17-2019, 10:58 PM	#5
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	They are rusty. They were after a week of sitting I think. lol But, they have been rusty for MONTHS and I still was able to push it. Granted, it's a heavy pig for one, even 2 people, but doable. Now the thing won't even "rock". My wife, as we speak, is arguing about it. She says it's the computer being taken out.

07-17-2019, 11:38 PM	#7
205 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OK Posts: 161	Nope I don’t think that’s it.(computer)[/QUOTE] I don't either. Just thought I would throw it out there

07-18-2019, 06:51 AM	#9
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Jack one corner of the car up at a time and try to rotate each tire/wheel to see which one(s) won't turn?

07-18-2019, 03:43 PM	#14
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	It's rust , transmissions that are shifter style aka "not button or dial activated" like in the camaro can be put in to any gear or neutral with no power. Hell even on a bench out of the car you could use vice grips to change gears on the transmission. __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions