[Z06] Issue after filling up gas
08-24-2016, 01:22 PM
#21
Racer
Thread Starter
Post your question w/ the SW Regional forum, here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/southeast-42/
Has to be many HP shop in FL who w/could do what you need for a LOT less than any dealer, usually better quality work also.
Has to be many HP shop in FL who w/could do what you need for a LOT less than any dealer, usually better quality work also.
The dealer I take my car too is very good (service wise). There was an issue on my car (a click that occurred during hard braking) that one of the more well known LS south florida shops couldn't fix after 8 hours of tearing apart my suspension, that this service department fixed within an hour or so. Sometimes (in situations like this) the cost/reward simply isnt there at the dealer for me.
08-24-2016, 02:04 PM
#22
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So dealer said it was a level sensor in tank #2. Also said the CEL is the speed sensor in one of my rear wheels.
These 2 things alone to fix was about a $2,400 estimate....
Anyone know a dealer or shop or mechanic in Miami that is good enough to fix both for far less?
These 2 things alone to fix was about a $2,400 estimate....
Anyone know a dealer or shop or mechanic in Miami that is good enough to fix both for far less?
The wheel speed sensor in the rear is just replacing the hub. If you are mechanically inclined it isn't the easiest job to do but it is straight forward. You can purchase a good new Timken hub at AutoZone in the $150 range and replace it yourself. The fuel tank is much greater challenge.
Bill
08-24-2016, 02:17 PM
#23
Team Owner
The wheel speed sensor in the rear is just replacing the hub. If you are mechanically inclined it isn't the easiest job to do but it is straight forward. You can purchase a good new Timken hub at AutoZone in the $150 range and replace it yourself. The fuel tank is much greater challenge.
Bill
Bill
As far as the fuel sensor...at least try the Techron trick while you shop around for someone skilled, yet cheaper than the dealer. Techron, Techron, and more Techron may cure the issue. It did for me on my C5Z.
Last edited by MTPZ06; 08-24-2016 at 02:17 PM.
08-25-2016, 08:43 AM
#24
Racer
Thread Starter
^^This...either you or a mechanically inclined buddy, local forum member, etc. can knock this out without breaking the bank.
As far as the fuel sensor...at least try the Techron trick while you shop around for someone skilled, yet cheaper than the dealer. Techron, Techron, and more Techron may cure the issue. It did for me on my C5Z.
As far as the fuel sensor...at least try the Techron trick while you shop around for someone skilled, yet cheaper than the dealer. Techron, Techron, and more Techron may cure the issue. It did for me on my C5Z.
I'll try the techron first. Heck if it saves me $1000 it would be well worth it!
08-25-2016, 09:13 AM
#25
Guys-
Need some help diagnosing this:
Everytime i fill up, I start the car, and the gas needle starts to rise, and then it gets up about half way and says Service Fuel System-CEL comes on, and then it shows that I am empty and then half way full then empty back and forth.
Eventually after some gas gets eaten up, it goes to where it should go, and CEL goes away.
Now I have another CEL from something else (I think) that I also have to deal with.
Any Ideas?
Need some help diagnosing this:
Everytime i fill up, I start the car, and the gas needle starts to rise, and then it gets up about half way and says Service Fuel System-CEL comes on, and then it shows that I am empty and then half way full then empty back and forth.
Eventually after some gas gets eaten up, it goes to where it should go, and CEL goes away.
Now I have another CEL from something else (I think) that I also have to deal with.
Any Ideas?
"This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2008 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank with fuel gauge level above 1/2 full, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the left-hand fuel pump module flange."
08-25-2016, 11:28 AM
#26
Team Owner
Thats for the top outlet of the pump housing cracking. It would not effect the fuel level senders. Then again, maybe you can get them to drop the tanks under that part if you had a fuel smell, and while in there replace the sender. Not a bad option to look at.
08-25-2016, 06:49 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
I hope and hope some more that somehow how GM magically changed the fuel pump cover design / material spec in the later years - most likely we aren't seeing (more) failures on the later MY's yet due to lack of mileage and age.
Last edited by Dan_the_C5_Man; 08-25-2016 at 06:50 PM.
08-29-2016, 09:12 PM
#29
Team Owner
Don't be afraid to give it a double dose on the initial treatment.