Blow engine. Where should i go from here?
08-22-2017, 07:04 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Blow engine. Where should i go from here?
Hello Everyone,
I just found out i blew the motor on my 2007 Z06 (48,000 miles). I still owe 28k on on the loan. I look for advise on on what direction to go in. Will it be cheaper to replace the engine (quoted 12k) or should i just scrap the car? Im trying to figure out witch would be cheaper. Im sure there are plenty of post already about this, but I just dont have the time or energy to look through all of them.
A strait answer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(I was cruising in the freeway at 60 in 3rd gear. I wasn't abusing it or anything like that).
I just found out i blew the motor on my 2007 Z06 (48,000 miles). I still owe 28k on on the loan. I look for advise on on what direction to go in. Will it be cheaper to replace the engine (quoted 12k) or should i just scrap the car? Im trying to figure out witch would be cheaper. Im sure there are plenty of post already about this, but I just dont have the time or energy to look through all of them.
A strait answer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(I was cruising in the freeway at 60 in 3rd gear. I wasn't abusing it or anything like that).
Last edited by Lukes07Vette; 08-22-2017 at 07:06 PM. Reason: Adding info.
08-22-2017, 08:13 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
Sorry to hear yet another LS7 go down...
Since you still owe so much, you're better off replacing the engine, enjoy it for a few years then sell it or keep it.
If you sell it as a roller now, you likely will not get more than 15-17k for it. So you'll have to come up with 10-12k to payoff the lien. At least with option #1, you have a new engine and a Z06 to enjoy!
Since you still owe so much, you're better off replacing the engine, enjoy it for a few years then sell it or keep it.
If you sell it as a roller now, you likely will not get more than 15-17k for it. So you'll have to come up with 10-12k to payoff the lien. At least with option #1, you have a new engine and a Z06 to enjoy!
08-22-2017, 08:25 PM
#3
Team Owner
Try and source a used motor (LS7), and get back on with your life...albeit a tad poorer now. If you scrap the car; as already mentioned, you'll need to come up with the shortage. You may able to get it back on the road for under a $10K investment. So now you're into the car for ~$38K....and you could probably get $32-33K for it if its in clean shape. Now you're $5-6K upside-down versus $10-12K if you scrap the car.
PS - Where are you located...lots of good people on here willing to help if they know your vicinity.
PS - Where are you located...lots of good people on here willing to help if they know your vicinity.
Last edited by MTPZ06; 08-22-2017 at 08:29 PM.
08-22-2017, 08:45 PM
#4
Instructor
Thread Starter
Try and source a used motor (LS7), and get back on with your life...albeit a tad poorer now. If you scrap the car; as already mentioned, you'll need to come up with the shortage. You may able to get it back on the road for under a $10K investment. So now you're into the car for ~$38K....and you could probably get $32-33K for it if its in clean shape. Now you're $5-6K upside-down versus $10-12K if you scrap the car.
PS - Where are you located...lots of good people on here willing to help if they know your vicinity.
PS - Where are you located...lots of good people on here willing to help if they know your vicinity.
Can i get a better deal on the engine and work anywhere else?
08-22-2017, 09:32 PM
#5
Drifting
08-22-2017, 11:38 PM
#6
Instructor
There are two z06's on Craigslist right now being parted out. They are in the Kent area. Check it out.
08-23-2017, 07:42 AM
#8
Team Owner
Don't forget there are lots of other parts that need to be cleaned or replaced when fixing a blown motor. Oil tank, oil cooler, lines, radiator, etc.
08-23-2017, 08:37 AM
#9
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08-24-2017, 08:50 PM
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I just sent my 07 Z06 into a shop with 48K ,doing a head change! I was lucky just thought I needed a tune up and heard about the head valve problem. He said I was lucky she did not blow by now with 48k. I had no clue there was a problem like this!!
08-24-2017, 10:06 PM
#11
Instructor
Sorry to hear of this. Did you ever have your heads re-worked given the cylinder head valve issue? Do you know if it is a dropped valve? I wish you the best of luck in getting it repaired and back on the road.
Hello Everyone,
I just found out i blew the motor on my 2007 Z06 (48,000 miles). I still owe 28k on on the loan. I look for advise on on what direction to go in. Will it be cheaper to replace the engine (quoted 12k) or should i just scrap the car? Im trying to figure out witch would be cheaper. Im sure there are plenty of post already about this, but I just dont have the time or energy to look through all of them.
A strait answer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(I was cruising in the freeway at 60 in 3rd gear. I wasn't abusing it or anything like that).
I just found out i blew the motor on my 2007 Z06 (48,000 miles). I still owe 28k on on the loan. I look for advise on on what direction to go in. Will it be cheaper to replace the engine (quoted 12k) or should i just scrap the car? Im trying to figure out witch would be cheaper. Im sure there are plenty of post already about this, but I just dont have the time or energy to look through all of them.
A strait answer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(I was cruising in the freeway at 60 in 3rd gear. I wasn't abusing it or anything like that).