C7 Z51 arrived, oil everywhere. How screwed am I?
06-25-2023, 06:30 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
I’ve since put about 200 miles of very light use and it seems flawless. Mechanically the car “seems” flawless. Although the front of the engine being drenched in oil bothers me. I’m trying to use up my 400 miles to see if there’s any oil consumption issues—this vehicle had a lot of sand around the dry sump area so I’m pretty worried about abnormal bearing wear.
The only other issue is the front bumper. Looks like it was removed and then reinstalled horribly. They removed a lot of pain on some mating surfaces
I have an appointment with a certified vette specialist tomorrow at Chevy so I will see what they say, but other than the oil mishap and the paint, I am impressed with how immaculate it
Oh one gotcha, one of the previous owners removed the NPP fuse…yikes, I hope it wasn’t beat on.
The only other issue is the front bumper. Looks like it was removed and then reinstalled horribly. They removed a lot of pain on some mating surfaces
I have an appointment with a certified vette specialist tomorrow at Chevy so I will see what they say, but other than the oil mishap and the paint, I am impressed with how immaculate it
Oh one gotcha, one of the previous owners removed the NPP fuse…yikes, I hope it wasn’t beat on.
NPP fuse pulled , was it beat on ... how do u think people drive a vette ...
You bought used car sight unseen ..
Dave
06-26-2023, 08:51 AM
#23
06-26-2023, 09:00 AM
#24
If you bought it from Carvana, then you have a good warranty with the car for 30 or 45 days.
Don't touch the car. I'd tow it to the dealer and let them inspect it. Carvana will pay every cent of that.
Make your decision about the car based on their findings.
Hurry though. You only have 7 days to get that accomplished to qualify for a no hassle return unless you have them commit to extend this term until the dealer inspection is complete.
They typically honor that and give you few more days but get it in writing.
Don't touch the car. I'd tow it to the dealer and let them inspect it. Carvana will pay every cent of that.
Make your decision about the car based on their findings.
Hurry though. You only have 7 days to get that accomplished to qualify for a no hassle return unless you have them commit to extend this term until the dealer inspection is complete.
They typically honor that and give you few more days but get it in writing.
I did notice on the drive there the coolant temp never got above 170f. Bad t-stat or the PO put in a Mishimoto...
06-26-2023, 09:03 AM
#25
Le Mans Master
06-26-2023, 09:10 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
FAT CHANCE lol lol . I am sure that even some garage queens have been beat on a bit lol
Before installing my procharger , i put headers , ported intake , ported throttle body, 174 Katech thermostat and a tune , i ran it at the local track where it ran mid to high 11 second runs i would hardly say it was beat on , isn't that what the car was made to do ?
Face it , no matter what the dealer says today you are not going to be happy with that car , I would send it back and look for another where you actually can see and drive the car .
Good Luck today
Dave
Before installing my procharger , i put headers , ported intake , ported throttle body, 174 Katech thermostat and a tune , i ran it at the local track where it ran mid to high 11 second runs i would hardly say it was beat on , isn't that what the car was made to do ?
Face it , no matter what the dealer says today you are not going to be happy with that car , I would send it back and look for another where you actually can see and drive the car .
Good Luck today
Dave
06-26-2023, 09:11 AM
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Exhale......
Inhale........
Exhale......
Wait for the results then crank up the violent panic, IF VIOLENT PANIC IS JUSTIFIED. Til then, relax, live long, and prosper.
ELmer
06-26-2023, 04:25 PM
#28
Well corvette tech came back and said everything checks out. Need new tires and to power wash the intake boot. ECM was never flashed so I can be warrantied.
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06-26-2023, 11:02 PM
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Wise words Elmer. 
OP glad things worked out.
OP glad things worked out.