In 01 how common or what was the production numbers for green vettes? Looking at a convertible Green/Tan.

 

Total production of Dark Bowling Green Metallic in `01 was 919. 443 coupes & 476 convertibles.

 

Pretty rare color

 

You can get info here but it's hard to guess exactly interior color and trans options. www.idavette.net

 

Is there such a thing as a green vette convertible with other than tan top and interior? I don't think I've ever seen one other than that combo!

 

Yes, there were a few with black top and interior, but I don't know of any way to determine that number.

 

My second question is how worried or do I tell if this one has the infamous oil burning issue of the 01.
Is it something when you get on it and get the rpms up it will shoot the blues?

 

If you go to http://www.rogerscorvette.com/showroom.htm
pick a generation then any model for the particular year, at the bottom of every individual vehicle page is a link for production numbers for that year model.

For example, 04 specs: http://www.rogerscorvette.com/specs/04.htm

 

You could also get Light Gray interior with the Dark Bowling Green Metallic. Here is a link with a picture:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...000/index.html

LOVE DBGM!

 

Me to too, wish they'd bring it back on the C6.

 

Great color, I should know

 

DBGM!!!!!!! So sweet!

 

I have always liked this combo.

 

From what I was told the oil issue only affected the earlier 01 models.

 

According to the black book you could get black, light grey and light oak with DBGM.

I'm sure most people ordered the green w/black or green w/oak, more so the latter.

 

The service bulletin (key phrase:driven in a manner where the engine is frequently or consistently operating at greater than 3200 RPM):

1999-2002: Service Bulletin: Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption
Subject: Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption (Replace Rings and Engine Valley Cover)
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service Bulletin
Number: 01-06-01-023A

Models: 1999-2001 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Corvette, 1999-2001 Pontiac Firebird, with 5.7L Engine (VINs G, S -- RPOs LS1, LS6)

This bulletin is being revised to add model years for the Corvette, information on the LS6 engine and parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-06-01-023 (Section 6 - Engine).

Condition
Some owners may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. When checked, the oil consumption could be in the range of 400-600 miles per quart (700-1000 km/L).

On the LS6 engine only, the technician may find oil behind the engine throttle plate and in the intake manifold.

Cause
The cause for this condition may be an interaction between the piston rings and the cylinder bore in vehicles that are operated at higher RPMs -- typically manual transmission vehicles driven in a manner where the engine is frequently or consistently operating at greater than 3200 RPM.

On the LS6 engine only, the engine has a unique aluminum valley cover that has composite oil separating baffles and PCV plumbing incorporated. In some cases, the PCV baffle may not be properly sealed to the valley cover, causing oil to enter the PCV system.

Correction
On the LS6 engine only, replace the engine valley cover if oil is found behind the throttle body or in the intake manifold before replacing the piston ring. Refer to Engine Valley Cover Replacement in the Engine Mechanical - 5.7L subsection of the Corvette Service Manual.

A new set of piston rings is currently available through GMSPO. The new rings are part of a complete piston ring kit. Install only the number 2 compression ring and the oil expander ring from the piston ring kit. All other rings in the piston ring kit should be discarded. The original number 1 compression ring and the oil ring rails should be re-used in their original positions on the piston. All pistons should be used in the same cylinder bore.

Important
Do not dress or hone the cylinder bore. Nothing should be done to change the bore finish for this condition. Changing the bore finish may aggravate the condition.

Refer to the Unit Repair Manual for appropriate ring removal and replacement procedure.

The number 1 compression ring and the upper and lower oil expander rails are re-used because they are already broken in for the bore that they are in. The new number 2 compression ring is made with a very sharp edge that will break in quickly.

Changing only the piston rings noted, with no change in driving style, should change oil consumption to an acceptable level. Changes in driving style that reduce the amount of time spent at higher RPMs will also positively affect oil consumption.

In addition to the standard size piston ring kit listed below, a 0.25 mm oversized piston ring kit is available. The oversized piston ring kit should only be used in those rare instances where the cylinder bore size has been machined larger to accommodate the 0.25 mm oversized piston rings.

 

I should have known that! I have seen the picture BuckIVette refers to and it certainly looks light gray in the photo. Now I have to buy another Black Book to take to work.............

Maybe another photo will convince huntervangolf that he really wants DBGM.

 

I'm in the early stages of dealing on this
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The only thing I don't like is it has the FE1 suspension. Otherwise has all the options. So have to decide if I can get over the suspension and see if it is a oil burner. Oh yeah does the fact it is a FE1, does that affect what gears it has in the rearend?

 

No, it depends on what transmission as to what stock rear end it has.

Looks pretty good! Let us know how it goes.

 

Such a rare color... When its clean its amazing looking... ALMOST as good as red... haha