IT HAPPENED--BLOWER HAS WENT SOUTH - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bigtime53 · 08-19-2015, 10:57 PM

Well tonight I put my new RotoFab CAI on and after everything was buttoned up I thought I would move it from the shop to the garage and damn, sounds like marbles or ice grinding up under the hood. I stopped and raised the hood and it was really loud with it open. I drove it last week and I thought I was hearing something but it sure was not as loud as it was tonight. So I guess tomorrow I am calling the dealer and take it to them. I really hate to do that but I guess I am going to have to to get it fixed. I want to know from those who have had this problem, when they fix this have they got a fix for it or do they just replace the parts and it will only last so long again?

HDRDTD · 08-20-2015, 12:11 AM

If it's on your 2013, they'll replace the supercharger.

Bigtime53 · 08-20-2015, 06:46 AM

I know they will replace it but that did not answer question. So when they replace it is the parts a permanent fix or will it happen again?

1MtnGoat · 08-20-2015, 06:59 AM

Drive coupler is changed so supposedly it will not wear and cause bearing problems. Blower warranty is also extended.

motorhead · 08-20-2015, 07:02 AM

They were supposed to have a fix for it that is a better design. My 2012 had a new supercharger installed too.

Shark72 · 08-20-2015, 09:58 AM

Check out the bulletin issued by GM, follow this link for more information, it is under the tab - Car Details. Hope it all works out for you.
http://www.***********.com/index.php

hammdo · 08-20-2015, 03:04 PM

New lower SC manifold now has the solid isolator coupler so the 'marble' sound will be gone and that will fix the issue. How many miles do you have on your ZL1? You'll get a brand new lower manifold as the dealer does not replace the isolator.

Dealer will warranty it and you should get 120k miles to cover it.

-Don

Sven59 · 08-20-2015, 03:11 PM

They replaced my blower about 15,000 miles ago. Making the marble noise. I think GM has a deal with the mfg to send the whole thing back. That is why they give you a new one instead of replacing the isolator.

BeachBum · 08-20-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

They were supposed to have a fix for it that is a better design. My 2012 had a new supercharger installed too.

How Many Miles Before You Had A Problem? "Baby" Just Broke 3000 Miles And Have Had No Issues As Of Yet

69428SCJ · 08-20-2015, 04:39 PM

I just had mine in to the stealership last week with the blower replacement, mine only has 4500 miles on it!

Sven59 · 08-20-2015, 04:45 PM

Mine had about 35,000 when it started making noise.

Bigtime53 · 08-20-2015, 05:49 PM

Ok I have a appointment to take it in monday morning. For those of you who have ask my car has 4300 miles on it. I had another Z I bought new and it has not had this problem because I know the guy who bought it and he would have told me if it had. So I guess this only happens to some and not all. I will post back here after they fix it. Now I have to worry about someone banging their door on it and putting a dent in it. O crap! I won't be able to sleep.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 08-20-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

Ok I have a appointment to take it in monday morning. For those of you who have ask my car has 4300 miles on it. I had another Z I bought new and it has not had this problem because I know the guy who bought it and he would have told me if it had. So I guess this only happens to some and not all. I will post back here after they fix it. Now I have to worry about someone banging their door on it and putting a dent in it. O crap! I won't be able to sleep.

We put a solid isolator in that one when we built it.

Bigtime53 · 08-20-2015, 10:07 PM

I thought about that after I typed that in but I was going to look at the car the next time I saw it to see if that is what you did. I could not remember for sure. I have been thinking I need to have you do your magic on this car to andy but it will be in the late fall if I do. I will give you a call when I am ready.

08-19-2015, 10:57 PM	#1
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	IT HAPPENED--BLOWER HAS WENT SOUTH Well tonight I put my new RotoFab CAI on and after everything was buttoned up I thought I would move it from the shop to the garage and damn, sounds like marbles or ice grinding up under the hood. I stopped and raised the hood and it was really loud with it open. I drove it last week and I thought I was hearing something but it sure was not as loud as it was tonight. So I guess tomorrow I am calling the dealer and take it to them. I really hate to do that but I guess I am going to have to to get it fixed. I want to know from those who have had this problem, when they fix this have they got a fix for it or do they just replace the parts and it will only last so long again?

08-20-2015, 06:59 AM	#4
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Drive coupler is changed so supposedly it will not wear and cause bearing problems. Blower warranty is also extended. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

08-20-2015, 09:58 AM	#6
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	Check out the bulletin issued by GM, follow this link for more information, it is under the tab - Car Details. Hope it all works out for you. http://www.***********.com/index.php __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

08-20-2015, 03:04 PM	#7
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	New lower SC manifold now has the solid isolator coupler so the 'marble' sound will be gone and that will fix the issue. How many miles do you have on your ZL1? You'll get a brand new lower manifold as the dealer does not replace the isolator. Dealer will warranty it and you should get 120k miles to cover it. -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-20-2015, 03:11 PM	#8
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	They replaced my blower about 15,000 miles ago. Making the marble noise. I think GM has a deal with the mfg to send the whole thing back. That is why they give you a new one instead of replacing the isolator. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

08-20-2015, 12:11 AM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	If it's on your 2013, they'll replace the supercharger.

08-20-2015, 06:46 AM	#3
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I know they will replace it but that did not answer question. So when they replace it is the parts a permanent fix or will it happen again?

08-20-2015, 07:02 AM	#5
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	They were supposed to have a fix for it that is a better design. My 2012 had a new supercharger installed too.

08-20-2015, 04:39 PM	#10
69428SCJ Drives: 2013 ZL1 #7220 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 16	I just had mine in to the stealership last week with the blower replacement, mine only has 4500 miles on it!

08-20-2015, 04:45 PM	#11
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Mine had about 35,000 when it started making noise. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

08-20-2015, 05:49 PM	#12
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Ok I have a appointment to take it in monday morning. For those of you who have ask my car has 4300 miles on it. I had another Z I bought new and it has not had this problem because I know the guy who bought it and he would have told me if it had. So I guess this only happens to some and not all. I will post back here after they fix it. Now I have to worry about someone banging their door on it and putting a dent in it. O crap! I won't be able to sleep.

08-20-2015, 10:07 PM	#14
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I thought about that after I typed that in but I was going to look at the car the next time I saw it to see if that is what you did. I could not remember for sure. I have been thinking I need to have you do your magic on this car to andy but it will be in the late fall if I do. I will give you a call when I am ready.