02-16-2017, 08:54 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT V6 Join Date: Apr 2016
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Engine issues
Good morning Camaro % forum, I've got issues-recently found out my car has a spunt bearing and needs a new engine V6 3.6L. Just learned that Chevrolet has known about the timing issues that cause engine damage for the 2010 to 2012 models and made a change in the 2012 models and up. My question is do I go with a Jasper re-manufactured engine, get a used engine and deal with the same issue in the near future or put a LS3 engine in. I've already invested 5K with a new transmission, cats, transmission fluid lines and more. Considering a new car and letting the Camaro sit.
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02-16-2017, 10:54 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Denver
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Very common, but the cause has not been addressed until 2014. The reason for the rod bearing failures is mainly because few ever check their oil manually, and as most of these consume oil they run them out of oil. That will destroy any engine. No low oil indicator was implemented until the 2014 model year.
The other known issue is timing chain stretch and wear, and all GDI engine experience that due to the high concentration of raw fuel entering the crankcase and the nature of the abrasive particulate matter GDI engines shed. GM has improved the timing chain design to be more resistant to wear, but plenty of the LFX engines have it as well. There is a shop in FL that does the LFX engine transplant into the LLT cars for around $4500 complete with engine.... |
02-16-2017, 04:02 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013
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LS3!!!!!! I hear it's super easy!!!
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02-16-2017, 05:52 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014
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02-16-2017, 06:24 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2013 Dusk SS, 2017 Pacifica Join Date: Feb 2017
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Lfx ftw lf3 for infinite wins
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