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*mlee* · 06-29-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

Car is 100% back together. AC works, fans work, good oil pressure and temps. Good coolant temps, runs and drives like a champ. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

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This made my day... Can't tell you how happy I am to hear the engine is OK. Great Job fixing it.

JusticePete · 06-29-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

Car is 100% back together. AC works, fans work, good oil pressure and temps. Good coolant temps, runs and drives like a champ. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

witenite · 06-29-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

Car is 100% back together. AC works, fans work, good oil pressure and temps. Good coolant temps, runs and drives like a champ. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

Awesome

DonM · 06-29-2016, 11:55 PM

Awesome

69L48Z27 · 07-01-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

Car is 100% back together. AC works, fans work, good oil pressure and temps. Good coolant temps, runs and drives like a champ. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

I went back a few pages and didn't see what the problem ended up being. What was the problem? Just the oil pump?

In the beginning I thought you guys said the entire engine was trash.

Superman09 · 07-01-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 69L48Z27

I went back a few pages and didn't see what the problem ended up being. What was the problem? Just the oil pump?

In the beginning I thought you guys said the entire engine was trash.

It ended up being just the oil pump. The dealership had said that there was an engine noise, but nothing else. I tore everything apart except pulling the heads. Ran a scope through everything checked everything and found nothing wrong. Put it all back together with a new melling oil pump and it runs like a champ. Since there is no more noise I'm assuming the noise they heard was dry lifters.

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LIMA99 · 07-01-2016, 04:30 PM

I read your plight. Holy cow man. I hope your sleeping well. This is too much. I know your intentions were good to help the car. I have done the same unfortunately they(GM) does not like our input for some reason when they are footing the bill. I hate that but I am learning to submit and leave my car as stock as possible and maintain it as they dictate. Outside of that I enjoy my car to the fullest. I am really sorry for this unfortunate event. Catch can or no catch can you were not pouring sand in the engine. I wish they could see this. I really hope one day they do see your intentions and not choose to focus on the end result. We are all humans. But your a good human. Something is coming soon your way to replace all that negative energy created. No worries. I have to realize I'm not in control and keep moving. I will sign your petition.

Ragnar · 07-01-2016, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

Car is 100% back together. AC works, fans work, good oil pressure and temps. Good coolant temps, runs and drives like a champ. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

Glad your having fun with your car again!

69L48Z27 · 07-01-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman09

It ended up being just the oil pump. The dealership had said that there was an engine noise, but nothing else. I tore everything apart except pulling the heads. Ran a scope through everything checked everything and found nothing wrong. Put it all back together with a new melling oil pump and it runs like a champ. Since there is no more noise I'm assuming the noise they heard was dry lifters.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

That's good it ended up only being the pump. Glad to see you back on the road.

Mr. Stacy · 07-01-2016, 10:08 PM

Really glad to hear you are back on the road!

Still can't figure out GM's position on this case. Makes absolutely no sense at all to incite a high level of backlash for what would have been a relatively inexpensive repair... Really makes you wonder what kind of door knobs are making these decisions?

At least you're back in action and free to mod to your hearts content. Silver lining? Not really, but at least a consolation.

motorhead · 07-01-2016, 10:28 PM

Glad to hear you persevered and got it back on the road. I still same shame on GM and the moronic delaer for screwing you over. So, did you keep the catch can?

Magnificent · 07-01-2016, 11:13 PM

Sounds to me like you saved enough money to celebrate your lack of warranty in style. You can now freely enjoy some previously unapproved mods. You are free at last....yes, yes you are. Have fun getting that fender-shaking thunder roaring while others look on. Your friends will see your fabulous results and smile at their wives. Everyone will know just how lucky you actually are. Most of us are slaves to the warranty after all.

*mlee* · 07-02-2016, 05:55 AM

Time to trade it in on a 17 1LE now.

Pluto · 07-02-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Time to trade it in on a 17 1LE now.

Agreed.

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Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Really glad to hear you are back on the road! Still can't figure out GM's position on this case. Makes absolutely no sense at all to incite a high level of backlash for what would have been a relatively inexpensive repair... Really makes you wonder what kind of door knobs are making these decisions? At least you're back in action and free to mod to your hearts content. Silver lining? Not really, but at least a consolation. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

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07-01-2016, 04:30 PM	#623
LIMA99 Skinny jeans are in ya'll Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS w/ 3.91 gears. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: DFW, TX baby! Posts: 57	I read your plight. Holy cow man. I hope your sleeping well. This is too much. I know your intentions were good to help the car. I have done the same unfortunately they(GM) does not like our input for some reason when they are footing the bill. I hate that but I am learning to submit and leave my car as stock as possible and maintain it as they dictate. Outside of that I enjoy my car to the fullest. I am really sorry for this unfortunate event. Catch can or no catch can you were not pouring sand in the engine. I wish they could see this. I really hope one day they do see your intentions and not choose to focus on the end result. We are all humans. But your a good human. Something is coming soon your way to replace all that negative energy created. No worries. I have to realize I'm not in control and keep moving. I will sign your petition.

07-01-2016, 10:28 PM	#627
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Glad to hear you persevered and got it back on the road. I still same shame on GM and the moronic delaer for screwing you over. So, did you keep the catch can?

07-01-2016, 11:13 PM	#628
Magnificent Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 View My Garage	Sounds to me like you saved enough money to celebrate your lack of warranty in style. You can now freely enjoy some previously unapproved mods. You are free at last....yes, yes you are. Have fun getting that fender-shaking thunder roaring while others look on. Your friends will see your fabulous results and smile at their wives. Everyone will know just how lucky you actually are. Most of us are slaves to the warranty after all.