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May 29, 2009 | 10:16 PM

budgreen3564

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Engine replaced

I bought the '07 Z06 3/4/09. I took it in wednesday for my first oil change. before I left the dealereship, the service writer called and informed me that the engine had been replaced under warranty on 2/13/09. as it turns out, when I bought the car, the new engine had a grand total of 388 miles on it. I don't think I broke in the remaining 212 miles as directed. what the heck. anyway, I have a brand new engine in my '07 Z06

May 29, 2009 | 10:25 PM

danl72

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Did you find out why the motor was replaced? It would be good to know. Even though you will probably not have any issues.

May 30, 2009 | 05:49 AM

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I agree!

I would (if it was mine) realy like to know why. Could be good or bad. Dpends on the circumstances. That's what Carfax is for.

May 30, 2009 | 11:55 AM

budgreen3564

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GM history reports don't give reasons. I thought CARFAX was for accidents

May 30, 2009 | 12:03 PM

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In case there's ever a question, I surely would like to know from someone, why, where and the extent of the "new engine."

May 30, 2009 | 01:23 PM

Fonzijr1964

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did u not look up car fax before you bought it

May 30, 2009 | 01:35 PM

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In case there's ever a question, I surely would like to know from someone, why, where and the extent of the "new engine."

, knowledge is power

May 30, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by budgreen3564

The engines do not require an old school 'break in period'. The break-in is for Trans/Diff and breaks.

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May 30, 2009 | 01:39 PM

Red Cell

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Originally Posted by danl72

Did you find out why the motor was replaced? It would be good to know. Even though you will probably not have any issues.

Do tell/explain/need more info...if you have it.

Red Cell.

May 30, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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I think you need an explanation because they usually put in a rebuilt engine.

May 30, 2009 | 04:15 PM

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i think you need an explanation because they usually put in a rebuilt engine.

brand new universal engine

May 30, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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Did you buy the car from a dealer? Im curious to know if they're obligated to tell you the engine was replaced.

May 30, 2009 | 06:42 PM

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budgreen3564

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Did you buy the car from a dealer? Im curious to know if they're obligated to tell you the engine was replaced.

was used at ford dealership. I've bought twenty cars with them. they did not know until I told them. FYI, CARFAX is for damage only. I checked into it.

May 30, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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brand new universal engine

When you say "universal engine" does that mean it's not the hand built Z06 engine? I'm just wondering because GM made such a big deal out of how the LS7 engines are hand built all the way through by one person! Doesn't sound like a universal engine would be the same?

May 30, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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Since recently I've noticed that a majority of posters on here are "GLASS-HALF EMPTY" kind of people... aka haters/pessimist..

I'll be the first to say:

CONGRATULATIONS!!! ! U gotta BRAND NEW 505HP LS7 in your 2-3 Year old Corvette Z06!!!

I gotta say... the only way I would give a damn about "WHY..." is if it were replaced due to a major accident where the old one exploded or something.

May 30, 2009 | 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johnodrake

The engines do not require an old school 'break in period'. The break-in is for Trans/Diff and breaks.

May 30, 2009 | 06:52 PM

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budgreen3564

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cmicasa

Since recently I've noticed that a majority of posters on here are "GLASS-HALF EMPTY" kind of people... aka haters/pessimist..

I'll be the first to say:

CONGRATULATIONS!!! ! U gotta BRAND NEW 505HP LS7 in your 2-3 Year old Corvette Z06!!!

I gotta say... the only way I would give a damn about "WHY..." is if it were replaced due to a major accident where the old one exploded or something.

no accidents and thank you,sir

May 30, 2009 | 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by budgreen3564

was used at ford dealership. I've bought twenty cars with them. they did not know until I told them. FYI, CARFAX is for damage only. I checked into it.

Enjoy your new ride.