24 c8 Stingray Engine getting replaced!!
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6th Gear
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
24 c8 Stingray Engine getting replaced!!
Took My car in for ac issues and asked them to check a ticking I was hearing, Well Lifter was bad and they were going to replace it. After Engine was removed and they went to replace lifter they found a worn cam, metal shavings in places where they should not be any. The Service Manager contacted GM and reported findings and he got authorization for a new engine. Car has only about 3000 miles. I'm looking for advice on what i need to be concerned about once the new engine is in. Odometer will have 3000 miles but i assume i have a new break in period.. Will this be on the cars history, like car fax? How about the VIN? WiIl it have the original engine serial number associated with it or will gm somehow use the new engines serial number.
Any information I can get on what i need to be concern with is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Any information I can get on what i need to be concern with is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Pro
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From: Nova Scotia Canada
Unfortunately I don't have many answers for you however I can tell you the days of "matching numbers" cars are gone. It won't make any difference wrt the new engine being installed. The service history will show the R&R of a new engine.
I would expect that you would want to got through the RECOMMENDED break in process of course.
I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune. Best of luck moving forward
I would expect that you would want to got through the RECOMMENDED break in process of course.
I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune. Best of luck moving forward
Instructor
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From: Northern Sacramento Valley, California
Sounds like a pain in the rear, but aside from that, not a huge problem. Yes, the new engine must absolutely be broken in per the manual. Some of us do 'early' oil changes on new blocks, while some say doing so is a waste of money. I changed mine at 1,200 (did the DCT filter then, too), then again at 7,200, when both oil and DCT filter were changed. Given the large number of these vehicles on the road, it's highly unlikely that a non-numbers matching situation would in any way affect value, assuming the replacement is properly documented. Wouldn't deter me as a buyer for a second. A new factory engine installed by properly trained mechanics is a good thing. Really lousy that it happened, though!
Drifting
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I believe I ever saw where the carfax specifically noted "engine replaced" It may read vehicle serviced. However, if you decide to sell private party, the prospective buyer may contact the dealership to see what service was done. I wouldn't think it would hurt you but great questions. I would ask the dealer how this repair gets reported. I would also ask the SA and/or tech how many engine replacements they have done, just to gauge experience. Please report back how you made out. Btw, 500 miles will likely be the breakin period and you can ask if the warranty would be extended 3k miles on your warranty.
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From: The Villages,Florida
Same
Roger
BTW After opening a case with GM, asking for a replacement vehicle I was declined
Last edited by Rogerutley; Jan 17, 2025 at 02:58 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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lemon law in many states covers 2 years from in service date no matter if not original owner. I was second owner of my C8 stingray (traded a car for it with 500 miles) and got my full purchase price which was above MSRP back.
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Did you have to go with an Exact same car, or were you able to make changes and pay for them? Did you use a lawyer? About how long was your process to get the replacement? Thank you!
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Took My car in for ac issues and asked them to check a ticking I was hearing, Well Lifter was bad and they were going to replace it. After Engine was removed and they went to replace lifter they found a worn cam, metal shavings in places where they should not be any. The Service Manager contacted GM and reported findings and he got authorization for a new engine. Car has only about 3000 miles. I'm looking for advice on what i need to be concerned about once the new engine is in. Odometer will have 3000 miles but i assume i have a new break in period.. Will this be on the cars history, like car fax? How about the VIN? WiIl it have the original engine serial number associated with it or will gm somehow use the new engines serial number.
Any information I can get on what i need to be concern with is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Any information I can get on what i need to be concern with is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Enjoy the ride when you get it back.
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I did not use a lawyer, only the BBb auto line as GM in many states has an agreement to go through their arbitration. If it doesn’t work there is no restriction to then going through lawyer. After I submitted all documents, it took maybe 4 days for them to verify it qualified. At that point the contacted GM and I had an agreement from GM to buy back within 24 hours of claim submission. Negotiation took about 2 weeks but in the end was pointless as at the end of the process they hand off to third party to write offer and they just went word for word by the state lemon law, didn’t matter what me and GM agreed. This is why I went with refund rather than trade for new car.
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