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99tealbeast · 10-21-2012, 01:52 PM

I just bought a 1999 Camaro z28 with 125,320 miles on it t tops automatic for $5,000 and I just wanted to know if there are any known problems with the z28 that I should know about or any kind of recalls? Anything will be helpfull thanks

Zabo · 10-21-2012, 02:50 PM

None worth worrying about. If anything the pontiacs had more recalls due to specific parts to the firebird/trans ams. Though check your rear differential housing for weeping as over time the gaskets age and deteriorate. Also go over all your seals (ttop seals, rear pinion, axle, intake manifold, etc) for any creasing or folding that could compromise the seal.

Lee0123567 · 10-21-2012, 05:07 PM

Execpt that it didn't come with a lopier cam i don't know of any problems.

99tealbeast · 10-21-2012, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the replies because this is my first Camaro.

73camarolt · 10-21-2012, 06:04 PM

When you gonna start modding?! Hshaha

10spokess · 10-21-2012, 08:04 PM

Where is the pictures?

2010 SSRS · 10-21-2012, 08:18 PM

post some pictures

ndtguy · 10-21-2012, 09:54 PM

Basically every LS1 car I know that has either a H/C/I package or went the forced induction route needed a water pump after 100k miles. Good thing is, it's super easy to change (like if you pay someone to do it, you shouldn't be driving an LS1).

If your car isn't mod'd past bolt ons, you shouldn't have any issues.

demonspeed · 10-21-2012, 10:55 PM

Window motors are common repairs. They are cheap and easy to do, so don't worry when it happens. Otherwise, drive the piss out of it

insidethreat07 · 10-21-2012, 11:17 PM

My passenger side was a PITA

dmginc · 10-22-2012, 06:15 AM

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My passenger side was a PITA

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Scrappy Doo · 10-22-2012, 11:57 AM

Post the pics. We want to check it out.

99tealbeast · 10-22-2012, 12:22 PM

I couldn't post some pics but I have a link to some
http://s1302.photobucket.com/albums/...z28/?start=all

What do you think?
I don't like the look of the rims I was hoping of maybe getting some c5 z06 rims later on

99tealbeast · 10-22-2012, 12:26 PM

depending on the sun light and the angle the paint switches from dark green to dark blue looks way better in person

10-21-2012, 01:52 PM	#1
99tealbeast Drives: 1999 Camaro z28 teal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: bay area Posts: 9	Just bought a Z28 I just bought a 1999 Camaro z28 with 125,320 miles on it t tops automatic for $5,000 and I just wanted to know if there are any known problems with the z28 that I should know about or any kind of recalls? Anything will be helpfull thanks

10-21-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Execpt that it didn't come with a lopier cam i don't know of any problems. __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

10-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#5
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	When you gonna start modding?! Hshaha __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

10-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#6
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	Where is the pictures? __________________

10-21-2012, 08:18 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	post some pictures __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-21-2012, 02:50 PM	#2
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	None worth worrying about. If anything the pontiacs had more recalls due to specific parts to the firebird/trans ams. Though check your rear differential housing for weeping as over time the gaskets age and deteriorate. Also go over all your seals (ttop seals, rear pinion, axle, intake manifold, etc) for any creasing or folding that could compromise the seal.

10-21-2012, 05:54 PM	#4
99tealbeast Drives: 1999 Camaro z28 teal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: bay area Posts: 9	Thanks for the replies because this is my first Camaro.

10-21-2012, 09:54 PM	#8
ndtguy ^ Me. Things I write ~> Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 325	Basically every LS1 car I know that has either a H/C/I package or went the forced induction route needed a water pump after 100k miles. Good thing is, it's super easy to change (like if you pay someone to do it, you shouldn't be driving an LS1). If your car isn't mod'd past bolt ons, you shouldn't have any issues. __________________ ndtguy New DD: 2010 Camaro SS L99/A6 - bone stock. Gone but not forgotten... - 2001 Camaro SS m6 - SLP lid, free ram-air mod, poly sway bar bushings/end links, BMR springs and bilsteins. - 1998 Trans Am m6, forged 347, T70;alky-water injection; intercooled, 208/230 .549/.579 121LSA, Moser 12 bolt, 561rwhp/611rwtq.

10-21-2012, 10:55 PM	#9
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	Window motors are common repairs. They are cheap and easy to do, so don't worry when it happens. Otherwise, drive the piss out of it __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

10-21-2012, 11:17 PM	#10
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	My passenger side was a PITA __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

10-22-2012, 11:57 AM	#12
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Post the pics. We want to check it out.

10-22-2012, 12:22 PM	#13
99tealbeast Drives: 1999 Camaro z28 teal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: bay area Posts: 9	I couldn't post some pics but I have a link to some http://s1302.photobucket.com/albums/...z28/?start=all What do you think? I don't like the look of the rims I was hoping of maybe getting some c5 z06 rims later on

10-22-2012, 12:26 PM	#14
99tealbeast Drives: 1999 Camaro z28 teal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: bay area Posts: 9	depending on the sun light and the angle the paint switches from dark green to dark blue looks way better in person