exracer28

Stock 2006 ZO6, 13555 miles and driving to work a normal 2 - 3 shift and shutter and smoke. Poked a hole in the oil pan so now I need a replacement motor on my nickel. I do wish that if GM feels there is nothing wrong with this motor they should sell us an extended warranty on the engine.
I am not fussy so if you have a short block I can build it using aftermarket heads.

Send me pictures and prices.

Thanks

jedblanks

Every damn day. I swear. Sorry for your loss...

'06 Quicksilver Z06

And GM still denies that this is an issue, and people right in here, are talking of rewarding them for this mess, by buying C7s and C7 Z06s.

The above two points are the amazing part more so than the fact that we are reading about another popped motor.

As am I.

BTW, a guy had a short block for sale over in the for sale section yesterday for $3500.00

Sorry, it was $3800.00

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...w-mileage.html

Meantime, there is a guy trying to sell a set of brand new stock LS7 heads, having a heck of a time, and it is easy to figure out why, with threads like this one popping up.

Anyone looking to buy stock LS7 heads, is going to turn right back around, gut them, and put SS exhaust valves, bronze valve guides and new springs into them anyway. So the chance of someone paying top dollar for a new set in here, when a used set will do for that purpose, is going to be slim.

z0sicktanner

this issue is huge!!!!....I've seen so many worn guides in the last few years. I have been keeping pictures of the valve failures and have them all saved. and I will go to court if anyone sues them for this mess...

z0sicktanner

toxin440

Crap -- makes me more and more nervous to drive my 2008 stock Z06 -- 23K miles on it.

I don't want to be driving to work at 4am and have my block blow out while cruising down the highway.

Sucky thing is I really don't have 3K sitting around doing nothing just so I can fix GM's mistake. Warranty expires in april.

And I will agree with what's been said - I spent 70K on this car in 2008, why the hell would I want to consider dropping that or more on another vette when I have to drive around in what could be a ticking time bomb?

ramairws6

Agree 100% x 2

Svre46

I have put less than 200 miles on my 08 Z since I bought it and the heads are coming off if I fail the wiggle test. Just missed the GMPP deadline and there were no other offerings available. Now the dilemma is cam/porting/tune while I'm at it or just do the heads (exhaust valves, springs, guides) and keep the car "original". Decisions decisions.

Good luck in your search

Jackal

To the OP, I feel your pain brotha. My motor popped too, with no warning and no warranty.

Wing42

OP… sorry to hear about this.

FRChilln

Sorry to hear this OP. There was another thread recently with a link to 650HP crate motors for like $9000 with warranty. Might of been "Jackal" thread.

RedZ4me

Too bad the tool travelling around the world didn't make it in time


Seriously though, sorry to read

ATC399

That sucks...are you the original owner?

Jawnathin

Bummer. Sorry about that.

If you don't mind sharing, could you tell us whether or not there were any modifications and a general assessment on how it was driven?

ATC399

He said it was stock...

subfloor@centurytrans

Why don't you just have yours rebuilt? I just had one done that dropped a valve and cracked one of the cylinders and the total bill (parts and labor) was only $2400. If you can't do the labor yourself that'll obviously add to the total cost but it's really not as expensive as most people think.

Jawnathin

Thanks. Clearly I missed that.

LS7 BUD

I feel your pain bro... Just got my car back from it being down from a dropped exhaust valve... 7 1/2 long months...

sublime1996525

I'm sorry to hear this man.

DON T.

Have read many of your post since becoming a member in Nov.2011. Most of what i have learned about my Z has been from this Forum! I watched your Video of your new motor and she sounds killer! Reading your statement..7 1/2 long months really shook me for a second.. With kids entering college, it would probally take me that long to recover if something like that happened to my LS7. Ofcourse i pray that never happens. But i really do feel the pain that comes from something like this happening to your( or anyones ) beloved Z!!!!! TO YA LS7 BUD Great to see you back, and Good luck to Jmurf28. Wish you a speedy recovery...