Servicing mid engine
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Apr 15, 2019, 03:37 PM
Melting Slicks
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As an example to change the belt and belt tensioners on a Ferrari 360 it takes approx. 7 hours labor. On a front engine car this would take an hour taking your time while drinking a couple of beers.
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Because I have seen mechanics that appear to be challenged working on a C7 at GM dealerships. Why shouldn't I ask?
Steven Beaver - So its so simple?
Steven Beaver - So its so simple?
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As an example to change the belt and belt tensioners on a Ferrari 360 it takes approx. 7 hours labor. On a front engine car this would take an hour taking your time while drinking a couple of beers.
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Old Buckeye is asking a VERY good question, that seems to be getting ignored. Will a mid engine Corvette require engine removal for spark plus? A $500 oil change? Chevrolet will eventually need to supply this information, as this will be a big consideration on whether I will ever buy a mid engine Vette.
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I spoke with a Corvette tech who's been to a few C8 training sessions and he says that since a few drain plugs are located behind a frame member you'll need to drop the engine just to change the oil.
Even new brake pads will require magnetic damper removal so they can be properly recalibrated to the new stopping force.
Unless you can afford about $12,000 of maintenance for every 15,000 miles then don't even think about buying a C8.
Even new brake pads will require magnetic damper removal so they can be properly recalibrated to the new stopping force.
Unless you can afford about $12,000 of maintenance for every 15,000 miles then don't even think about buying a C8.
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Old Buckeye is asking a VERY good question, that seems to be getting ignored. Will a mid engine Corvette require engine removal for spark plus? A $500 oil change? Chevrolet will eventually need to supply this information, as this will be a big consideration on whether I will ever buy a mid engine Vette.
Yes, Old Buckeye asked a legitimate question. Unfortunately some always immediately take it as a knock on the C8 or technological advancement when someone asks/says anything that could possibly raise negative aspects about the C8 and it's mid engine platform.
Look, I'm very excited about the C8's arrival, but I'm also concerned and interested about the maintenance difficulty and its related costs, among other things. It doesn't have to be one or the other when it comes to supporting the C8 and having some concerns.
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Old Buckeye is asking a VERY good question, that seems to be getting ignored. Will a mid engine Corvette require engine removal for spark plus? A $500 oil change? Chevrolet will eventually need to supply this information, as this will be a big consideration on whether I will ever buy a mid engine Vette.
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I spoke with a Corvette tech who's been to a few C8 training sessions and he says that since a few drain plugs are located behind a frame member you'll need to drop the engine just to change the oil.
Even new brake pads will require magnetic damper removal so they can be properly recalibrated to the new stopping force.
Unless you can afford about $12,000 of maintenance for every 15,000 miles then don't even think about buying a C8.
Even new brake pads will require magnetic damper removal so they can be properly recalibrated to the new stopping force.
Unless you can afford about $12,000 of maintenance for every 15,000 miles then don't even think about buying a C8.
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And while serviceability may not be a primary concern of supercar makers, who know owners are just going to have their car flatbedded to the dealer and sign whatever invoice they are handed for the oil change anyhow, I have little doubt GM won't have thought out items like oil changes.
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