Suggestion Please!
11-21-2017, 02:21 PM
#21
Agreed. Have they already taken apart the motor or are they saying they will do it for 13k? Hell get it home and see if a member on here can come help you pull the heads if you arent capable of doing it.
11-21-2017, 02:34 PM
#22
Instructor
Thread Starter
No they have not taken the motor out yet...pending my approval..Once I agreed GM will send new motor and it will cost me 13k including the labor and GM pay for the rest!
11-21-2017, 02:45 PM
#23
Team Owner
Unless you've got $13K just burning a hole in your pocket...I would be shocked if Cordes couldn't get you back on the road for a lot less than $13K out of pocket if your motor didn't have a giant hole in the side of it (which it appears it does not).
Last edited by MTPZ06; 11-21-2017 at 02:46 PM.
11-21-2017, 02:50 PM
#24
Instructor
Thread Starter
11-21-2017, 02:54 PM
#25
Instructor
Thread Starter
I rather spend that money for a nice X'MAS vacation
but I need my car running ASAP....I will contact Cordes and see what they say...thanks
11-21-2017, 02:56 PM
#26
They wouldnt know anything without taking it apart, and for the cost they want to charge to take it apart, your better off going to a reputable shop and not a dealership. And to pull the heads it doesnt cost 13k, thats a two hour job at most, then from there diagnose the problem. Did they drain the oil to see if there are metal shavings or needle bearings on the drain plug? Trust what everyone is saying on here and get the hell away from that dealership.
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11-21-2017, 02:59 PM
#28
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They wouldnt know anything without taking it apart, and for the cost they want to charge to take it apart, your better off going to a reputable shop and not a dealership. And to pull the heads it doesnt cost 13k, thats a two hour job at most, then from there diagnose the problem. Did they drain the oil to see if there are metal shavings or needle bearings on the drain plug? Trust what everyone is saying on here and get the hell away from that dealership.
11-21-2017, 03:02 PM
#29
Instructor
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11-21-2017, 04:09 PM
#31
Team Owner
Your bat **** crazy if you pay $13k for a new engine for a knock or noise.
Tow it to a real shop, pay less than 1/2 that, and get a much better setup.
A new $13k engine will still need head work/etc anyways.
If it is a lifter, it could be a $1500 replacement, or less.
Dealership hasn't done anything besides try to take you for a ride. Get it out of there ASAP. They are trying to screw you.
Tow it to a real shop, pay less than 1/2 that, and get a much better setup.
A new $13k engine will still need head work/etc anyways.
If it is a lifter, it could be a $1500 replacement, or less.
Dealership hasn't done anything besides try to take you for a ride. Get it out of there ASAP. They are trying to screw you.
Last edited by Unreal; 11-21-2017 at 04:11 PM.
11-21-2017, 04:28 PM
#32
Your bat **** crazy if you pay $13k for a new engine for a knock or noise.
Tow it to a real shop, pay less than 1/2 that, and get a much better setup.
A new $13k engine will still need head work/etc anyways.
If it is a lifter, it could be a $1500 replacement, or less.
Dealership hasn't done anything besides try to take you for a ride. Get it out of there ASAP. They are trying to screw you.
Tow it to a real shop, pay less than 1/2 that, and get a much better setup.
A new $13k engine will still need head work/etc anyways.
If it is a lifter, it could be a $1500 replacement, or less.
Dealership hasn't done anything besides try to take you for a ride. Get it out of there ASAP. They are trying to screw you.
11-21-2017, 05:00 PM
#33
Supporting Vendor
Thank you for all the recommendations everyone! Sir feel free to stop by the shop and we can discuss a time you could drop the car off or call and ask to speak to me. I will warn you we are always booked far out even with 4 full time guys. I just want to be up front with you on that.
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Owner of AZ's premier LSX/LTX motorsports shop
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11-21-2017, 05:38 PM
#34
Team Owner
Even with being booked out 4-5 weeks, a $1500-4500 fix compared to $13k for a bend over job that still will need work, and who knows what else the dealer will mess up is well worth it. You can rent or buy a second car to drive with the money saved.
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11-21-2017, 05:49 PM
#35
Team Owner
^ Agreed...rent a car and you'll still be thousands of dollars ahead versus the dealer.
11-21-2017, 08:56 PM
#36
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thank you for all the recommendations everyone! Sir feel free to stop by the shop and we can discuss a time you could drop the car off or call and ask to speak to me. I will warn you we are always booked far out even with 4 full time guys. I just want to be up front with you on that.
11-21-2017, 08:57 PM
#37
Instructor
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11-21-2017, 09:26 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
Sounds like a lifter or bearing issue to me. No way I'd spend 13k on a new motor. Plus the new motor will likely still need head work and will just be a stock motor. Why not upgrade while you're at it?
11-21-2017, 11:54 PM
#40
Instructor
Thread Starter
I think he would know if he dropped a valve..... That'll cause a little more damage than a tick.
Sounds like a lifter or bearing issue to me. No way I'd spend 13k on a new motor. Plus the new motor will likely still need head work and will just be a stock motor. Why not upgrade while you're at it?
Sounds like a lifter or bearing issue to me. No way I'd spend 13k on a new motor. Plus the new motor will likely still need head work and will just be a stock motor. Why not upgrade while you're at it?
