View Poll Results: Major Engine Problem?
Yes, I've had a serious issue occur
44
28.95%
No, my car's engine has either been perfect or has required minimal repairs
108
71.05%
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[Z06] Have you ever had a major engine problem with your C6 Z06?
10-03-2013, 12:40 PM
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Have you ever had a major engine problem with your C6 Z06?
Hey all!
I am sure that polls like this have been done in the past, but information is always changing and so I thought I would make a new one.
So basically I'm just trying to find out who here has had a major engine malfunction with their C6 Z06. A major engine problem being one that essentially destroys the engine or requires $5,000+ in repairs (such as the infamous valve issue). And no, if you just had to replace the power steering pump or buy a new radiator, that doesn't count lol.
Alright, thank you very much for participating and if you've got the extra time, please write how many miles are on your vette!
I am sure that polls like this have been done in the past, but information is always changing and so I thought I would make a new one.
So basically I'm just trying to find out who here has had a major engine malfunction with their C6 Z06. A major engine problem being one that essentially destroys the engine or requires $5,000+ in repairs (such as the infamous valve issue). And no, if you just had to replace the power steering pump or buy a new radiator, that doesn't count lol.
Alright, thank you very much for participating and if you've got the extra time, please write how many miles are on your vette!
10-03-2013, 12:52 PM
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Guess I was the first to vote "YES". Also guessing you can figure out what the issue was. Valve guides. I'm sure there are many more to follow. 40,000 miles on a 2008.
Last edited by moose.b3; 10-03-2013 at 01:04 PM.
10-03-2013, 01:18 PM
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Le Mans Master
10-03-2013, 01:39 PM
#10
Race Director
stock 09 2LZ, 31K miles, no engine problems yet. Code P0430 had dealer replace a cat under waranty
10-03-2013, 01:41 PM
#11
Team Owner
18k miles replaced heads because of guide wear, 22k miles replaced a lifter because the roller broke off. Required pulling heads/block/etc out to fix that.
10-03-2013, 01:54 PM
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Melting Slicks
35K miles - Head refreshed due to valve guide wear
30K miles - BCM failed
36K miles - A/C compressor making lots of noise and will need to be replaced
30K miles - BCM failed
36K miles - A/C compressor making lots of noise and will need to be replaced
10-03-2013, 03:25 PM
#15
2007, 35,000 miles... only minor issues that were all covered by my GMPP which I just extended for another 3 years. Stock except for an Akra Stainless Steel slip on exhaust.
Last edited by Wing42; 10-04-2013 at 09:54 AM.
10-03-2013, 03:33 PM
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I voted yes since my engine was replaced due to a dropped valve. Everything is relative thus I don't consider loose guides that can be fixed by repairing the heads a major issue and probably doesn't exceed the $5K floor set by the OP.
Bill
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10-03-2013, 03:54 PM
#17
I could only vote once but I have had 2 z06's. The first one was an 06 that I had heavily modded. Sold it with 19000 miles and it was perfect. My current is a 2012 Z with 10500 miles and no issues yet.
