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Jun 19, 2019 | 04:45 PM

BLUDICE

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Smoke test cost?

I've got a '08 with a engine check light / P0455 code - no gas smells or leaks - I replaced the gas cap and the rear canister solenoid - the engine check light still would not go out, so had the light "erased" - a couple days later it came back on - so erased it again. So now I'm thinking I should put it in a shop - I assume the 1st thing to do is a smoke test to see if there's a leak. At this point I would like some idea what this test would cost at a Chevy stealership. I know this could lead into some additional expense if a leak is found but I going to take one step at a time.

Jun 19, 2019 | 05:04 PM

wayback

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When I had my gas smell diagnosed they did a smoke test. Think it was under a 100 bucks. Been a few years, and GM covered the replacement fuel pump under powertrain warranty.

Jun 19, 2019 | 08:41 PM

jamieo

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Why not spend the money on your own smoke tester?It will more than pay for itself for the cost of a visit to the dealership.

Jun 19, 2019 | 08:52 PM

919cw313

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Should be an hour labor to diagnose.

Jun 19, 2019 | 11:02 PM

enventr

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It cost me $300 for a new solenoid and smoke test from a dealer. It was not the cap which I replaced a year ago.

Jun 20, 2019 | 07:48 AM

C6ToGo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jamieo

Why not spend the money on your own smoke tester?It will more than pay for itself for the cost of a visit to the dealership.

Agree. I made my own from a gallon paint can. Maybe 20 bucks and works good.

Google/YouTube it.

Jun 21, 2019 | 07:53 AM

BLUDICE

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From: Plainfield IN

Thanks for the suggestions of DIY - but that's just not possible in my case - I have 2 choices: the dealership where I bought the car (a friend is their head Vette mechanical) or a small independent shop that has been doing my DD cars for 15 years ( I'm not too sure he is comfortable working on Vettes - but he would in my case) - so I just like to hear what some of your have experienced - cost and results - thanks
BTW - I'm going to Bloomington Gold today at IMS and looks like the weather is going to be perfect finally - at least for today.

Jun 21, 2019 | 12:28 PM

RoadkingC6

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From: Brick NJ

If it were me i would just bring it to your regular mechanic, nothing special or more difficult on a Vette than any other car, especially with something as simple as a smoke test.