2009 base engine
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2009 base engine
2009 corvette base I bought my vette to searlership and they said without looking at it. They will replace the engine. I have 240000 miles and my engine light is flashes and the engine started shocking. Change spark plugs and wires. Same thing. Four cylinders working 5 6 7 and 8 are out. Bought it to another shop called corvette world of dallas. And he said needs new oil pump, but given the miles he would replace the engine also. What should I do. I do not have 10000 dollars for a new engine. I just want my engine fix
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You want C6 tech.
If your engine has 240k miles on it, the engine light is flashing, and your engine is making terrible noises... there's a good chance you need a new engine, yes. You can start by sending off your oil to analysis and towing the car to a reputable speed shop, but it's not unreasonable.
If you don't want to spend $10k on swapping in a new LS3, consider a used or remanufactured LS3.
If your engine has 240k miles on it, the engine light is flashing, and your engine is making terrible noises... there's a good chance you need a new engine, yes. You can start by sending off your oil to analysis and towing the car to a reputable speed shop, but it's not unreasonable.
If you don't want to spend $10k on swapping in a new LS3, consider a used or remanufactured LS3.
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2009 corvette base I bought my vette to searlership and they said without looking at it. They will replace the engine. I have 240000 miles and my engine light is flashes and the engine started shocking. Change spark plugs and wires. Same thing. Four cylinders working 5 6 7 and 8 are out. Bought it to another shop called corvette world of dallas. And he said needs new oil pump, but given the miles he would replace the engine also. What should I do. I do not have 10000 dollars for a new engine. I just want my engine fix
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I'm curious as to the condition of the rest of the car?
At 240,000 miles these are great case studies for potential issues that we may all face if we keep our cars long enough...
Can you inform us as to any other issues that the car has at this mileage??
Interior Wear/Functions
Wheel Hubs
Exterior
Anything you can share would be helpful..
240k divided by 8 equals 30k a year in driving
Did you put all of these miles on yourself or are you the 17th owner? What types of driving led you to accumulate that many miles?
THX!!!
At 240,000 miles these are great case studies for potential issues that we may all face if we keep our cars long enough...
Can you inform us as to any other issues that the car has at this mileage??
Interior Wear/Functions
Wheel Hubs
Exterior
Anything you can share would be helpful..
240k divided by 8 equals 30k a year in driving
Did you put all of these miles on yourself or are you the 17th owner? What types of driving led you to accumulate that many miles?
THX!!!
Last edited by 2L8LUZ; Jul 8, 2017 at 06:54 PM.
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