[Z06] Blown Motor
12-21-2009, 10:37 PM
#61
Racer
Thread Starter
That is a massive understatement. This whole thing has really tested my faith in GM and more importantly the best car I've owned in my life. I'm scared to drive it at more than a snails pace without fear of it going out again.
12-22-2009, 12:56 AM
#62
Team Owner
Its just not acceptable to be afraid to drive a super car like a super car
Good luck
DH
12-22-2009, 10:27 AM
#64
Team Owner
When GM install's a new motor:
1. Do you get the newer Dry Sump?
2. What kind of warranty does GM give on the new motor?
3. Is the motor a brand new 2010 built or an older "off the shelf" built whenever and sitting in a crate some place motor?
Tom
1. Do you get the newer Dry Sump?
2. What kind of warranty does GM give on the new motor?
3. Is the motor a brand new 2010 built or an older "off the shelf" built whenever and sitting in a crate some place motor?
Tom
12-22-2009, 02:01 PM
#65
What "fixes" are there for 2009? I own a 2009 and am wondering how my engine is different from the 2006-2008 engines.
12-22-2009, 04:52 PM
#67
Racer
Thread Starter
Anyway, dealer could not duplicate the problem so I hope everything is fine.
12-22-2009, 06:17 PM
#69
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It's a hand-built high performance engine....what do some of you expect? It is as reliable as can be expected, comes with a warranty, and makes more power than any previous N/A production engine GM has ever produced - and it passes strict emissions standards!
Fragile? I don't even know what that means. Exercise warm-up procedure, maintain it like it should, and listen to when it's telling you something is amiss, and you'll get years - if not decades - of enjoyment out of this engine. If you mod it, realize that it stands a great chance of an abbreviated life. That's life in the world of modified high performance engines/cars - not "if" it will break, but rather "when".
Fragile? I don't even know what that means. Exercise warm-up procedure, maintain it like it should, and listen to when it's telling you something is amiss, and you'll get years - if not decades - of enjoyment out of this engine. If you mod it, realize that it stands a great chance of an abbreviated life. That's life in the world of modified high performance engines/cars - not "if" it will break, but rather "when".
12-25-2009, 10:29 PM
#71
Drifting
I replaced my 06 oil pump with an 09. Took both apart. No difference except for the part number. None looking right at both. In fact, the rotors were flipped over in the 09. Interesting. Ported the new one and got a Lingenfelter sump tank.
12-25-2009, 10:58 PM
#72
Team Owner
DH
12-26-2009, 12:18 AM
#73
Drifting
12-26-2009, 01:26 AM
#74
Melting Slicks
1. No, the oil tank (the only part that is different between '06-'08 and '09) is not considered part of the motor.
2. My warranty remained in place (my '06 was a CPO so it picked up where is left off with the remainer of the 5yr/100K miles).
3. My new motor was an '09 build and replaced in Apr '09.
12-26-2009, 02:02 AM
#75
12-26-2009, 05:56 AM
#76
Collections Hold
Robert
12-26-2009, 08:39 AM
#77
Safety Car
12-26-2009, 09:17 AM
#78
Team Owner
Based on my experience:
1. No, the oil tank (the only part that is different between '06-'08 and '09) is not considered part of the motor.
2. My warranty remained in place (my '06 was a CPO so it picked up where is left off with the remainer of the 5yr/100K miles).
3. My new motor was an '09 build and replaced in Apr '09.
1. No, the oil tank (the only part that is different between '06-'08 and '09) is not considered part of the motor.
2. My warranty remained in place (my '06 was a CPO so it picked up where is left off with the remainer of the 5yr/100K miles).
3. My new motor was an '09 build and replaced in Apr '09.
Tom
12-26-2009, 12:36 PM
#79
Melting Slicks
