[Z06] 2008 ZO6 motor let go
07-07-2009, 06:18 PM
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Racer
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2008 ZO6 motor let go
On my way to my dealer for the ZR1 roof when about 12 miles from them the motor seized up. Running up the bridge at about 5500 rpm and boom. Pushed in the clutch and coasted down the other side of the bridge and pulled off. Had a flatbed tow for the last 12 miles. 12,300 miles on it totally stock. Let's see how long this process is for a new motor.
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
07-07-2009, 06:29 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
On my way to my dealer for the ZR1 roof when about 12 miles from them the motor seized up. Running up the bridge at about 5500 rpm and boom. Pushed in the clutch and coasted down the other side of the bridge and pulled off. Had a flatbed tow for the last 12 miles. 12,300 miles on it totally stock. Let's see how long this process is for a new motor.
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
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07-07-2009, 06:33 PM
#5
Wil Cooksey #256
On my way to my dealer for the ZR1 roof when about 12 miles from them the motor seized up. Running up the bridge at about 5500 rpm and boom. Pushed in the clutch and coasted down the other side of the bridge and pulled off. Had a flatbed tow for the last 12 miles. 12,300 miles on it totally stock. Let's see how long this process is for a new motor.
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
Good luck.
07-07-2009, 06:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
On my way to my dealer for the ZR1 roof when about 12 miles from them the motor seized up. Running up the bridge at about 5500 rpm and boom. Pushed in the clutch and coasted down the other side of the bridge and pulled off. Had a flatbed tow for the last 12 miles. 12,300 miles on it totally stock. Let's see how long this process is for a new motor.
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
WOW, That hurts...please keep us informed how GM handles this for you? Sh*t, that really sucks!
07-07-2009, 06:54 PM
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The car is here under my care and it will be safe. Lonnies car is 100% stock in terms of powertrain. No tune, no cold air, no exhaust, 100% stock. We will be diving into it tomorrow. Car will not even turn over. I am sure he will keep everyone posted.
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07-07-2009, 07:19 PM
#11
Drifting
On my way to my dealer for the ZR1 roof when about 12 miles from them the motor seized up. Running up the bridge at about 5500 rpm and boom. Pushed in the clutch and coasted down the other side of the bridge and pulled off. Had a flatbed tow for the last 12 miles. 12,300 miles on it totally stock. Let's see how long this process is for a new motor.
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
To anyone who had their engine replaced, how long did it take, was it a complete crate engine from Chevrolet or what. What to expect?
i literally got the car back 14 days from when i blew my LS7, but since your in the west coast, you might get it back in 21 days. it was the complete long block for me, plus a new radiator, and a new dry sump. you should not have a problem if your car was 100% stock. hopefully the new motor your getting will be a freak, atleast mine was
07-07-2009, 07:25 PM
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At least it is in good hands. Since it is all stock it should be an easy deal.
07-07-2009, 07:47 PM
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Racer
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07-07-2009, 07:50 PM
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07-07-2009, 07:51 PM
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Melting Slicks
it took about 10 days to get mine back. longest part was getting confirmation that the computer was stock.
they sent a completely new motor except for the valve covers for some reason......... seemed weird a the time.....
and they didnt replace the wires or coils.....used my originals.....
You wont have any problems..... just sucks not to have the car for a while.....
they sent a completely new motor except for the valve covers for some reason......... seemed weird a the time.....
and they didnt replace the wires or coils.....used my originals.....
You wont have any problems..... just sucks not to have the car for a while.....
07-07-2009, 08:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08
It smells like clutch under the hood. I think when it locked up, it was in too high of a gear to drag the back tires so it was slipping the clutch until you got it out of gear. There is no holes in the block and it didn't leave any oil on the ground where the tow truck dropped it off. We just pushed it in the shop and Scott is going to dive into it in the morning.
07-07-2009, 08:05 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
Stock rubber and brake pads? GM rep may take issue if not - and this is not 
trust me . . . If you have time and RichieRich is cool about it, you might want to swap if needed.
trust me . . . If you have time and RichieRich is cool about it, you might want to swap if needed.