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Forum: Southern California
04-20-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,231
Posted By Colbalt Blue

I'll be there.........

I'll be there.........
Forum: C5 Tech
08-10-2004, 12:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,127
Posted By Colbalt Blue

I order my GM Drilled and Slotted Rotors and...

I order my GM Drilled and Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Pads from Ken Fitchner. $318.00 delivered to my from door. Just put them on today. Looking to trying them out.
Forum: C5 General
07-14-2004, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By Colbalt Blue

I have a problem with my Gauge, it that it will...

I have a problem with my Gauge, it that it will go from full to empty; however, when I stop and put the car in Park the gauge returns to full or whatever the correct reading should be. Had this...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-02-2004, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,582
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: 2001 Oil Consumption ? (cb5300)

I also have a 01. I didn't have the oil use problem but I did have pistion slap. I had the pistons changed and at the same time put the new design oil ring on the pistions. Several other 01s in...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-26-2004, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Some Cheese with That Whine!! (topelf)

There is a Tech Bull. out for an engine whistle. They replace the 2001 stock manifold with a Z06 manifold. Latter 2001s all used the Z06 manifold.

Also, if you put on a Z06 airbox, it sometimes...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-07-2004, 05:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,662
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: 1st oil change now knocking (lowprofiling)

There is a tech Bulletin -- 02-08-01-038, which states that you may hear an engine tick noise. The Bulletin says it may be diagnosed as a collapsed lifter. However, the bulletin goes on says its is...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-04-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,662
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: 1st oil change now knocking (lowprofiling)

I have an 01, and whenever I had the oil changed, I would hear what I thought was valve train noisie. It would be less if If I would put in slightly more oil but it didn't cure the problem. As it...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-28-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (Ranger)

Ranger,

I agree, puling an engine is not something I take lightly. I don't have a good feeling about the procedure; however, I'm between a rock and a hard place. GM says no problem but has a fix...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (Ranger)

No Flame intended; however, if pistion slap is not a problem, why do the GM "experts" say I need to replace my pistons and they are paying for it? They usually are very stingy people when it comes...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-25-2004, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (Cherry)

Happy Days are here again.......

GMPP has authorized the piston and ring replacement.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2004, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (ge2001)

Extended Warranty -- GMPP with $100 Ded.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (ge2001)

I should have an answer today if GM is going to do anything. The inspector from GMPP is looking at the problem and will determine if it is a "problem" Notwithstanding the above, IMHO, anytime an...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2004, 02:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston slap in the 03's/04's? (BHP)

BHP, I can't agree with you more. I have 2001 which is in for piston replacement with the updated teflon coated pistions and the new oil ring. I sure hopes this get rid of the ping and pistion...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-23-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston Slap Question (frankb)

Well, it's still at the Dealers waiting on GMPP to decide if they will pay for new pistons. As a side note and as said above, it got worse after an oil change. That is what made take it in to be...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-23-2004, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Polishing & Porting LS-1 Heads (MC TORCH RED)

From what I was told, was that the LS-1 Heads are pertty well ported out and for the money, depending on what it cost to do the P&P it is sometimes better to just buy a new set designed for the best...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Polishing & Porting LS-1 Heads

While the engine is out of the car, I was thinking of polishing and porting the heads; however, I've heard that there is very little to be gained for expense.

Any thoughts.............
Forum: C5 Tech
03-21-2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston Slap Question (BHP)

ttt
Forum: C5 Tech
03-21-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston Slap Question (solarisjedi)

solarisjedi, you know, it's funny you mentioned that it is worse after an oil change because that is exactly why I decided to take it to the Dealer. It sounded like it was going to come apart. Even...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-20-2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston Slap Question (MrBfast)

Its a 2001 coupe with an A4, 29,500 miles

Sounds exactly like the above reply -- valvetrain rattle. On Monday or Tuesday the folks from GMPP will take a look and decide if they will pay for the...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-20-2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Re: Piston Slap Question (WideopenC5)

Thats what it sounded like valve train rattle.

Thanks for the info
Forum: C5 Tech
03-19-2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,440
Posted By Colbalt Blue

Piston Slap Question

I just got the bad news, I need all my pistions replaced because of Piston Slap.

What the dickens is Piston Slap?
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