Synchro Problem!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!
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Synchro Problem!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!
I own a 2000 Corvette with 22,000 KMS' on it. About 15,000 miles. I am having a Warranty Claim refused because of some bolt on performance parts that have absolutly nothing to do with the transmission. My 1st, 2nd, & reverse synchro's in my 2000 corvette need to be replaced. And the warranty company says it has happened because of the increased horsepower in my car from items such as., air intake, shorty headers, borlas exhaust, the fact that the car is lowered 2" and evn my damn tires!!!!. Yes you read it correctly, they are trying to say that because my tires are now 295 on the back in stead of the stock 275 if has voided my TRANSMISSION WARRANTY!!!!!
I now have a $5000.00 bill that the warranty company will not pay for. What I am asking of you guys is any information or past experiences any of you have had dealing with type of thing. You all know & I know that this is a bunch of bull. Please help me out with this matter. I do not have much time either. I would really appreciate it.
Thank You
I now have a $5000.00 bill that the warranty company will not pay for. What I am asking of you guys is any information or past experiences any of you have had dealing with type of thing. You all know & I know that this is a bunch of bull. Please help me out with this matter. I do not have much time either. I would really appreciate it.
Thank You
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Murphy TX
Wow...can I recommend a really big shovel? Geez, sorry to hear.
I had my 1-2 synchros replaced on my '01 and recieved no issues whatsoever with warranty...
I don't know what to recommend for your situation, other than maybe a lawyer...
Good luck.
I had my 1-2 synchros replaced on my '01 and recieved no issues whatsoever with warranty...
I don't know what to recommend for your situation, other than maybe a lawyer...
Good luck.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Spring Tx
Not all warranty co.s are created equal. I had to get a lawyer involved when the tranny in my Cobra went south. They wanted to drop ship a junkyard to tranny to my dealer.The letter from my atty and the refusal of my dealer to warrant the work if a junkyard tranny was used got me a new tranny installed.Federal law states the any aftermarket parts that arent not directly involved with parts that failed , are the only parts that would not be covered as they werent originally on the car.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
You need to be tenacious and informed in dealing with the warranty company. The tenacity is up to you. 
Being informed just takes some reading time at a web site that lays out what the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is all about. Here's a great web site to start at.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...#Magnuson-Moss
Being informed just takes some reading time at a web site that lays out what the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is all about. Here's a great web site to start at.http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...#Magnuson-Moss
Burning Brakes
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From: Johnston, Iowa
Originally Posted by 2K VETT
I own a 2000 Corvette with 22,000 KMS' on it. About 15,000 miles. I am having a Warranty Claim refused because of some bolt on performance parts that have absolutly nothing to do with the transmission. My 1st, 2nd, & reverse synchro's in my 2000 corvette need to be replaced. And the warranty company says it has happened because of the increased horsepower in my car from items such as., air intake, shorty headers, borlas exhaust, the fact that the car is lowered 2" and evn my damn tires!!!!. Yes you read it correctly, they are trying to say that because my tires are now 295 on the back in stead of the stock 275 if has voided my TRANSMISSION WARRANTY!!!!!
I now have a $5000.00 bill that the warranty company will not pay for. What I am asking of you guys is any information or past experiences any of you have had dealing with type of thing. You all know & I know that this is a bunch of bull. Please help me out with this matter. I do not have much time either. I would really appreciate it.
Thank You
I now have a $5000.00 bill that the warranty company will not pay for. What I am asking of you guys is any information or past experiences any of you have had dealing with type of thing. You all know & I know that this is a bunch of bull. Please help me out with this matter. I do not have much time either. I would really appreciate it.
Thank You
