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Took the car in for Airbag service light and a loud clattering coming from the engine between 1200 and 1500 RPMs moving, not in park. They fixed the passenger seat and cleared the codes for the airbag. Then they removed my cam and lifters and replaced them. That is when all hell broke loose, number six cylinder is now misfiring. They did a compression check once all other avenues where covered and found that number 6 cylinder had no compression. This is 2 weeks after receiving the part to do the job. I get a call from the dealer stating they need my car for a few more days. That is when they gave me loaner, a crappy Malibooboo. The tech removed the head from the side with number 6 cylinder and did not call me to tell me what he found. I think I know why, he did how ever ordered a new intake valve kit. The service manager told me he didn't know much other than my valve was bent. I asked how a valve can bend when the heads are on the bench and it wasn't a problem when I came in. Deer in the head light look answered my question. I am at a loss here I have never had to deal with this kind of stuff because I usual buy cars that I can fix myself. I went in today and manage to take some pictures of my car's guts. Tell me how should a proceed, opinions may help me figure out what to do.
The general manager sat down with me and the service manager and the technician. I asked him how the valve got bent and how the piston looks to have impact damage as does the bent valve. He claims the valve made contact with the piston during the timing setting. That there was no foreign debris in the cylinder. I was told the damage to the piston, the valve, and valve guide does not constitute a engine change out. They are only required to replace the piston, piston rod, valve and valve guide and hydro the one head. I am so tired of BS from everyone anymore. The seats passenger jell pack for the presence sensor leaked onto the carpet under the seat. It's hard to believe that something that is required by law is not required to last as long as the original catalytic converters. I am tired of fighting for every thing. Looks like I am going to fix my 1985 Trans Am and move the Vette off to some one that can afford to give it a home. Dam I hate these masks.
A sad, sad commentary. We feel for you, at least many of us do, I assure ya. Yes, I agree that it's time to kiss it good-bye and let someone else who wants to do so deal with it. There are just too many cars out there to mess with this one. All the best, however you go.
They are only required to replace the piston, piston rod, valve and valve guide and hydro the one head.
I feel for your pain - but the repair procedure is correct. There is no reason to change the block. That doesn't mean you should not be upset, but I would not want the block changed. No doubt the technician screwed up when timing the new cam but at least they admitted it and are making it right. There have been other posts here where the service department claimed no knowledge of how it happened and simply told the owner to take the car away. These guys screwed up but they aren't hiding from it.
I feel for your pain - but the repair procedure is correct. There is no reason to change the block. That doesn't mean you should not be upset, but I would not want the block changed. No doubt the technician screwed up when timing the new cam but at least they admitted it and are making it right. There have been other posts here where the service department claimed no knowledge of how it happened and simply told the owner to take the car away. These guys screwed up but they aren't hiding from it.
This^. They could have told you it was bent when you brought it in.
I feel for your pain - but the repair procedure is correct. There is no reason to change the block. That doesn't mean you should not be upset, but I would not want the block changed. No doubt the technician screwed up when timing the new cam but at least they admitted it and are making it right. There have been other posts here where the service department claimed no knowledge of how it happened and simply told the owner to take the car away. These guys screwed up but they aren't hiding from it.
Originally Posted by L82Brake
This^. They could have told you it was bent when you brought it in.
Problem is, he now has to let the same inept dealership that caused the problem, tear into his factory assembled motor, and start replacing rods, bearings, pistons, rings, etc.
What happens when they somehow manage to not do that properly as well??? Way more things to screw up here.
Same thing happened to me as i pulled vehicle from dealership the Tech ran out to my flat bed and said i think some of these parts go with your car in a old dirty box. Stay away from the dealers for repair of any kind, a local Corvette shop is your best bet!
As of Saturday 3rd of October, now over 1 month. The car is still in pieces and now I have to worry that my front doesn't fall apart after the same person didn't leave anything in the intake or cylinder that caused the original damage put my car back together correctly. My alignment better not be off after this. To think I was concerned that the tech was going to leave my original plugs in so I could bring it back in less 4 thousand mile to change them. Now my state inspection is due too. America has become so used to being victims when you say something you're a psycho for not wanting to be one.
Well doesn't this take the cake?
