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Forum: ZL1 Discussions Yesterday, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By nighttowl
Most of the time if you need a transmission,...

Most of the time if you need a transmission, you'll either nwed to contact a salvage place or look online at places like ebay.

For parts, do a search for tremec parts and there are a bunch of...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions Yesterday, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By nighttowl
I see. It can be fixed if you can find someone...

I see.
It can be fixed if you can find someone who is willing to repair the transmission.
Most places are only interested in replacement when a transmission needs repair.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-14-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By nighttowl
Did you change the clutch or pressure plate? When...

Did you change the clutch or pressure plate? When the throw out, bearing was replaced. Also, was it an oem throw out bearing or something else.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-13-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By nighttowl
Throw out bearing needs replaced most likely.

Throw out bearing needs replaced most likely.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-11-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By nighttowl
Its 5 more hours work to pull the engine and put...

Its 5 more hours work to pull the engine and put a cam in.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-10-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,815
Posted By nighttowl
Pump vanes grenaded. Bearings look ok, but...

Pump vanes grenaded.
Bearings look ok, but there isnt enough metal to account for all the missing vanes.
I suspect they started breaking down when the oil pressure dropped in half and then finally...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-03-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By nighttowl
at 25k unless you accidently ground it hard it...

at 25k unless you accidently ground it hard it you shouldnt have any grinding.
How does the clutch pedel feel?
Where in the pedel travel does it engage? Is it low of high?

You could have gotten...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-02-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By nighttowl
how many miles are on it?

how many miles are on it?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-30-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By nighttowl
It was complete bs. Gm oe filters were used ...

It was complete bs.
Gm oe filters were used
It did not leak.
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 03-30-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By nighttowl
This is eactly what mine did before failure a few...

This is eactly what mine did before failure a few thousand miles later.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-29-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By nighttowl
My thoughts are they were lining me up to screw...

My thoughts are they were lining me up to screw me down the road.
At that point in time the oil pumps on these cars were already known to fail.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-29-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By nighttowl
Double check all the connectors and make sure...

Double check all the connectors and make sure they're actually all the way connected and none are damaged
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-28-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By nighttowl
Once I put the higher viscocity oil in for a...

Once I put the higher viscocity oil in for a track day that is when my oil pump started to fail.
I ran about 3 morning sessions and had to leave due to the tires becoming shredded on the outside...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-26-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
GM said they would pay 30% of the repair cost...

GM said they would pay 30% of the repair cost only if I went through the dealership.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-26-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
That is what I'm doing. I'm going to take it...

That is what I'm doing. I'm going to take it somewhere that actually will do something.

The dealership cried to GM that i was "trying to get a cheaper repair" than replacing the engine.

Screw...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-25-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
No wants this case. Lawyers are like dealership...

No wants this case.
Lawyers are like dealership service centers, they only want to talk with you when they can get alot of your money, and this isn't a case someone could make alot of money on.
...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-25-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
Its official, I've been told to pound sand.

Its official, I've been told to pound sand.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-23-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
I did contact a few lawyers about it. I'm...

I did contact a few lawyers about it.
I'm supposed to have a conference call on tuesday with GM rep and the Service manager for the dealer where the car is at now.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-22-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
Nothing that will make you feel warm and fuzzy...

Nothing that will make you feel warm and fuzzy about owning a ZLE or a ZL1.

Customer service rep said that thier field engineer reported that the "oil filter was installed incorrectly" and the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-17-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
I'm unsure how to go about it. I've only lived...

I'm unsure how to go about it.
I've only lived here for a bit over 2 years. I took it to a different place when the radio screen stopped working. They wanted $1600 to fix it but I ended up buying...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-16-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
I called my case rep and there was no answer and...

I called my case rep and there was no answer and I never received a response. I just left a 2nd message.
I just called Chevrolet to see if I could take the car to an independant dealer and they...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-13-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
This is exactly how I see it.

This is exactly how I see it.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-13-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
I guess you didn’t read my sob story about how it...

I guess you didn’t read my sob story about how it lost 50% of its oil pressure in 1 day while under warranty and the stealership and chevy field tech said all is good 4k miles ago, which was clearly...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-10-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not. No one...

I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not.
No one should have to swap out an oil pump before thier spark plugs ever.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-09-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,815
Posted By nighttowl
Which is exactly the issue here. Based on...

Which is exactly the issue here.

Based on thier own internal documentation it was clear there was an issue and that this specific vehicle was affected but the dealership and chevrolet field...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-09-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,815
Posted By nighttowl
The motorsports guy down the street from me said...

The motorsports guy down the street from me said the ECU has event records that are stored and it documents every start, stop and error.
Probably how GM knows when a vehicle is tuned or if you...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-09-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
18 ZL1 1LE

18 ZL1 1LE
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-09-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,703
Posted By nighttowl
Need lawyer? - ZL1 oil pump failure

Anyone know someone who had dealt with chevrolet?
I'm wondering do I have a case?
I have never had to do this before.

In short an expensive automobile exhibited oil pressure issues and I was...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-08-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,815
Posted By nighttowl
I have to go down there still but it figures I...

I have to go down there still but it figures I would get the hose.
I dont have 20k laying around to fix this car.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-08-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,815
Posted By nighttowl
I just got off the phone with Chevy customer...

I just got off the phone with Chevy customer service. I have not heard from the dealership. Chevy says the dealership told them the engine needs replaced. Chevy said they will not buy the car back...
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