piston rap disclosure.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,170
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From: Oilerville Edmonton
St. Jude Donor '08
how many of you have bought or sold a vette and told or was told of the piston rap on this ls-1.i sold my 04 coupe with 15k on it.never abused,ever.it had the piston rap till she warmed up about 5 minutes.i researched here on the forum when i got the car and was told quote: not to worry it's the nature of the beast: so i never gave it another thought.the seller never mention it to me.now i feel guitly cause a forum member that bought my car is disappointed that i did not disclose the rap.he would not have bought had he known.i feel bad but it's not like the car was crashed and did not disclose.the car was everything i said it was.she ran and looked perfect. what do you all think....al.
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 401
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From: richmond hill ontario
So do you have to tell him about column lock, power window and door issues, rocking seat, leaky butt, should I go on? You can't be responsible for his lack of research. If he cared so much about the purchase of this car he would have known piston slap was a possible issue and would have asked about it and/or asked to be able to start the car when it was cold. There's being honest and there's being too honest. You are trying to sell a car after all...and it sounds like he got a good one. A well taken care of low mile ride. relax
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: It's true money can't buy happiness, but it is more comfortable crying in a Corvette than on a bicyc
St. Jude Donor '13
He has all the info he needed and if piston slap was on his list of concerns he should have asked.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
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From: Belleville Il
Amen!! I'd be worried that the tolerances were too tight if there wasn't at least a little slap on cold start up!! Mine is gone when the oil temp hits around 80*!! I drive through the winter,,and kinda pay attention to it!
