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[Z06] 01 zo6 questions...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lakemoor IL
01 zo6 questions...
My friend is looking at an '01 speedway white/mod red zo6 with 25k on the clock. He really likes the car but is afraid of the oil consumption issue. Are all 01's affected or just the early production cars? The car was manufactured in april of 01. Any help would be great!
Thanks
Jeff
Thanks
Jeff
Melting Slicks
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For a White w/ mod red interior I would take my chances. By far the best looking Z offered as well as the rarest.
Have to spoken to the previous owner to see if the re-ring was performed or if in fact it ever burned oil?
Have to spoken to the previous owner to see if the re-ring was performed or if in fact it ever burned oil?
Team Owner
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I was having a bit of an oil consumption issue until I installed a PCV catch can ($90) and a Metco valve cover breather ($50). The oil consumption issue risk can be mitigated, per above - at least in my experience.
Good Luck,
Mark
Good Luck,
Mark
Le Mans Master
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go for it, if its clean, and runs good, so what if it needs a 1/2 qourt of oil in between changes, i have heard of 02-04 that use oil, run the vin at a chevy dealer to see what kind of service it has had in the past
Racer
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From: KANSAS CITY KANSAS
Jeff I Have A Sw. White With Mod/red . Also Had The Oil Consumption Issue. Buy The Z If It Is Clean. Imo.
You Can Start With Visit To A Gm. Dealer With Vin No.
Of Z A Get Service History Of The Z . Then Call Gm. Customer Service. Refer To Technical Service Bulletin
Number ( 01-06-01-023a) & Request A Oil Consumption Test Be Started The Z. If You Need More Info. Pm. Me
Phone No. I Will You Info. If I Can . Good Luck
You Can Start With Visit To A Gm. Dealer With Vin No.
Of Z A Get Service History Of The Z . Then Call Gm. Customer Service. Refer To Technical Service Bulletin
Number ( 01-06-01-023a) & Request A Oil Consumption Test Be Started The Z. If You Need More Info. Pm. Me
Phone No. I Will You Info. If I Can . Good Luck
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Hi Jeffs FRC -
As has previously been stated, have the dealership print out the service history - or at least bring the history up on the computer for your friend to review -
Check for the re-ring. If it has not had it done, the car may not have had an issue.
As an aside, they only made white Z06's in 2001, and there were very few made - less than 300 - and even less with the beautiful (IMO) mod red interior.
best regards -
mqqn
As has previously been stated, have the dealership print out the service history - or at least bring the history up on the computer for your friend to review -
Check for the re-ring. If it has not had it done, the car may not have had an issue.
As an aside, they only made white Z06's in 2001, and there were very few made - less than 300 - and even less with the beautiful (IMO) mod red interior.
best regards -
mqqn