891 miles-now engine is blown
12-30-2014, 08:00 PM
#141
Wow, just wow! I have a feeling this engine failure, overheating issue, among others will be a serious issue for the Z06!
I would be seriously reconsidering this purchase at this point. I'm glad I decided to wait.
Ouch!
I would be seriously reconsidering this purchase at this point. I'm glad I decided to wait.
Ouch!
12-30-2014, 08:01 PM
#142
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Had Gm roadside service come tow the car to the dealership. Beware gm will only pay for 25 miles. My dealer which is the closest corvette certified dealer was over 40 miles away. I had to pay the overage of $40 out of my pocket. I will be fighting with GM over this one.
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12-30-2014, 08:08 PM
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Sorry to hear about the bad news. Like anything mechanical, it can fail, and not due to a serious flaw.
Its not GM's first supercharged motor in a vette, so I trust you'll be good to go with the next one.
Best of luck!
Its not GM's first supercharged motor in a vette, so I trust you'll be good to go with the next one.
Best of luck!
12-30-2014, 08:13 PM
#145
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Jesus....this sucks man.
Don't listen to anyone about lawyers and quality and all that ********. Bottom line is **** happens, and this go around it happened to you. Go with the new crate motor, verify the terms of the replacement (warranty etc). Then drive the hell out of it once she's ready for it.
GM will take good care of you, just give them a fighting chance b/f throwing them to the dogs.
P.S. Please share with us the exact cause of the failure, i.e. spun bearing, blown piston etc once you find out.
Don't listen to anyone about lawyers and quality and all that ********. Bottom line is **** happens, and this go around it happened to you. Go with the new crate motor, verify the terms of the replacement (warranty etc). Then drive the hell out of it once she's ready for it.
GM will take good care of you, just give them a fighting chance b/f throwing them to the dogs.
P.S. Please share with us the exact cause of the failure, i.e. spun bearing, blown piston etc once you find out.
12-30-2014, 08:14 PM
#146
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12-30-2014, 08:24 PM
#148
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Lawdogg and an edited Corvette Forum article made it to Yahoo's homepage.
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12-30-2014, 08:26 PM
#149
Le Mans Master
Good Luck. No words can describe the disappointment.
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12-30-2014, 08:36 PM
#150
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Out of the over 11 million vehicles (private & commercial) produced in the U.S. in 2013, I wonder how many catastrophic engine failures occurred. I would bet that every make and model, on some scale, experienced complete engine failure. The difference is, this forum has 1000's of people brought together by their love of the Corvette, or cars in general. If we were all on here sharing knowledge and stories about the Pontiac Aztek...I'm sure a few of us would experience an engine failure as well.
12-30-2014, 08:39 PM
#151
Melting Slicks
Hang in there bro...Everything happens for a reason. You will be back on the road in no time!
Ohh Rah!
Ohh Rah!
12-30-2014, 08:46 PM
#153
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Agree, bet it spun rod or main bearing and the noise he was hearing was the piston slapping the cylinder head and the bearings literally welding themselves to the crankshaft. Never a good sound to hear. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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12-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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12-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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Lawdogg and an edited Corvette Forum article made it to Yahoo's homepage.
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12-30-2014, 08:49 PM
#156
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Out of the over 11 million vehicles (private & commercial) produced in the U.S. in 2013, I wonder how many catastrophic engine failures occurred. I would bet that every make and model, on some scale, experienced complete engine failure. The difference is, this forum has 1000's of people brought together by their love of the Corvette, or cars in general. If we were all on here sharing knowledge and stories about the Pontiac Aztek...I'm sure a few of us would experience an engine failure as well.
12-30-2014, 08:52 PM
#157
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With the LT1 engine we see a lot of PCV/ crankcase pressure issues, especially when we boost them. That is why we developed our custom breather setup for those that do plan on pushing their cars hard Naturally Aspirated and especially when boosted.
Stock LT1 air box turned on its side. You can see all the oil running out.
Stock LT1 air box turned on its side. You can see all the oil running out.
I wouldn't want anything else except a replacement car.
12-30-2014, 08:55 PM
#159
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With the LT1 engine we see a lot of PCV/ crankcase pressure issues, especially when we boost them. That is why we developed our custom breather setup for those that do plan on pushing their cars hard Naturally Aspirated and especially when boosted.
Stock LT1 air box turned on its side. You can see all the oil running out.
Stock LT1 air box turned on its side. You can see all the oil running out.
