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Apr 11, 2019 | 01:54 PM

#121

KenHorse

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And I especially love all the OnStar diagnostic failure emails I'm receiving now!

Sample:

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A critical issue with the Antilock Braking System in your 2019 Chevrolet Corvette has been detected. Please service your vehicle immediately.

Please disregard this message if your vehicle is already in for service. Inaccurate notifications can be generated during service.

Please see your dealer for service.

Apr 11, 2019 | 03:12 PM

#122

Mobil 1

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Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder

Are all 16 lifters AFM? Or is it just once per cylinder?

There are 8 AFM lifters but I was trying to say not all lifters were replaced...just the AFM.

Apr 11, 2019 | 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobil 1

There are 8 AFM lifters but I was trying to say not all lifters were replaced...just the AFM.

We're on the same page... you're right not all lifters were replaced, I mis-typed. In past days Gm would just fix the damaged part and move on.

Apr 11, 2019 | 04:37 PM

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Bradysdad

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I just traded my 2016 Z51 M7 coupe for a new 2019 GS A8. Picked up the GS 2 days ago and working on getting the 500 miles logged so I can do the oil change prior to my son and I heading to Bowling Green for the festivities later this month. Ken, glad to hear it was just a minor inconvenience but still disappointing it happened at all.

I wonder if disabling AFM would have made a difference? Less stress on the AFM lifters? Just thinking out loud.

Best of luck to you moving forward. Please keep us posted as things develop.

Apr 11, 2019 | 04:48 PM

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Another update...

Damn....camshaft is scored so they gotta pull the whole motor to replace it.....

not happening Monday I guess......

Apr 11, 2019 | 04:54 PM

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Holy crap! Well, at least they caught it now.

Apr 11, 2019 | 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HorsePower Junkie

Thanks for your help Foosh.

Sorry didn't see this until just now. Link to long V-Bridle I purchased is below.

C7 V-Bridle

Apr 11, 2019 | 07:05 PM

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I mentioned afm lifter failure in another thread but was told it’s not an issue....I’ve seen and heard of too many. I’m going to start a stock cam build for a guy in a few weeks and I will still be replacing the lifters and buckets. The last thing you want to do is void a warranty only to have a GM AFM lifter failure. Talk about being bent over...

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Apr 11, 2019 | 07:08 PM

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KenHorse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JHEBERT

I wonder if keeping it out of ECO (never AFM) will prevent this from happening again..

(I'm trying to remain upbeat about this but they've had my car for 2 weeks already and I suspect it will be at LEAST that before I get it back)

Apr 11, 2019 | 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KenHorse

Shudda, cudda went for the GS loaner car!!!!

Apr 11, 2019 | 07:22 PM

#131

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V Vette

Shudda, cudda went for the GS loaner car!!!!

I was offered but I don't look good in a Spark

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Apr 11, 2019 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KenHorse

I was offered but I don't look good in a Spark

LOL, no Vette especially in your situation?

Apr 11, 2019 | 07:44 PM

#133

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Originally Posted by V Vette

LOL, no Vette especially in your situation?

I turned 'em down on a loaner. I have other vehicles in the meantime (one is a Z06

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Apr 11, 2019 | 07:55 PM

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My 16 has 14600 miles new cam and lifters been waiting 6 weeks this Tuesday. They now need a dry sump seal to be here Monday. Trying to trade it now hope wife doesn't go nuts.
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Apr 11, 2019 | 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by z51vett

My 16 has 14600 miles new cam and lifters been waiting 6 weeks this Tuesday. They now need a dry sump seal to me here Monday. Trying to trade it now hope wife doesn't go nuts.
z51vett
Doug

Did you ever use AFM? Do they know what caused your failure etc.? Sorry to hear that!

Apr 11, 2019 | 08:41 PM

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FWIW I have 57K on my 2014 and use AFM on the highway on road trips. No issues.

Apr 11, 2019 | 09:35 PM

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Mine is auto Z06 it does it on its own I now have a range DOD eliminator when I see car if ever.
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Apr 11, 2019 | 09:52 PM

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Ouch, hope they make sure everything is good before they give it back to you.

Apr 12, 2019 | 06:56 PM

#139

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Ken,
Sorry to hear there will be a delay getting your car back, that sucks! At least they found the other problems and can get it all corrected at one time!
Good luck,
Rich