Poll- who had a failed oil pump on their Camaro? - Page 49

Tricksta · 03-22-2021, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

eek, that isn't good. I dont remember, did they replace it all or just the pump.

hard to believe a new oil pump isnt creating pressure. maybe the sending unit isn't connected? hopefully? if not, they are "recycling your motor...

Just were replacing the Oil pump.

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

You would think they have also tested with a mechanical gauge also. At least I would hope. New oil pump and no pressure? Seems odd.

I was wondering the same thing, makes me wonder now if the sending unit has an issue, and they never checked the pressure manually before claiming the oil pump bad.

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Originally Posted by swisstyphoon

Sorry to hear man!
If they don't have the tool, then they surely didn't prime the pump correctly!

My thoughts exactly.

Will be calling them before COB today to see if they have an update.

L78toLT1 · 03-22-2021, 05:57 AM

These pumps pump very well, but they don't suck worth a damn. I prime them with Lucas oil treatment. It's much more viscous and really helps to prime the pump

Tricksta · 03-23-2021, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

These pumps pump very well, but they don't suck worth a damn. I prime them with Lucas oil treatment. It's much more viscous and really helps to prime the pump

Apparently the dealership doesn't have the tool to prime the pump still.... If what I looked up online is correct it is only like a $30 tool. They are trying to get another dealership to loan them one, and if they can't then they will buy one... lot of time wasted for such a cheap tool imo.

Tricksta · 03-23-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tricksta

Apparently the dealership doesn't have the tool to prime the pump still.... If what I looked up online is correct it is only like a $30 tool. They are trying to get another dealership to loan them one, and if they can't then they will buy one... lot of time wasted for such a cheap tool imo.

They had to order the tool outright, they will get the tool thursday or friday, hoping for some good news then.

SSallday · 03-28-2021, 02:55 PM

What’s a normal pressure reading for these cars? Some say between 35-40 and others say 30-40. Mine looked like it was around 29 psi if I’m not mistaken

Gunkk · 03-28-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SSallday

What’s a normal pressure reading for these cars? Some say between 35-40 and others say 30-40. Mine looked like it was around 29 psi if I’m not mistaken

You're fine.

Trak-Toy · 03-28-2021, 03:55 PM

My ZLE stays at 29-30 psi at a hot idle. Under load it’s between 40-50 psi.

pauly1119 · 03-28-2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Trak-Toy

My ZLE stays at 29-30 psi at a hot idle. Under load it’s between 40-50 psi.

Thats pretty much me as well.

SSallday · 03-28-2021, 10:22 PM

ok, great! Super paranoid since mine has a build date of 5/18

Tricksta · 03-29-2021, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SSallday

ok, great! Super paranoid since mine has a build date of 5/18

I mean my pressure was good all the way up till the moment it wasn't. so be careful and aware..

Dealer used the prime tool gm recommend, pressure went up only slightly, still waiting on answer from GM about next step.

CrashFast · 03-29-2021, 09:47 PM

I got my car back today (3 weeks exactly). They said the pump did not break apart, instead the solenoid that controls the stages of the pump would stick when the engine temps were up. They replaced the oil pump and tensioner kit. It is running great and has oil pressure once again.

Wuiquen · 03-29-2021, 09:59 PM

So if this happens to someone without warranty, what is the expected repair cost? What is required to perform the fix? Is the oil pump easy to replace? Mine is also 5/18 build date. Just really annoying having to worry about things like that. After experiencing the LS3 and it's reliability, i figured GM would continue the engine lineup with such heritage.

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CrashFast · 03-29-2021, 10:26 PM

From the print out they gave me I would estimate about $500 in parts plus ~16 hours labor.

jvandy50 · 03-29-2021, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

So if this happens to someone without warranty, what is the expected repair cost? What is required to perform the fix? Is the oil pump easy to replace? Mine is also 5/18 build date. Just really annoying having to worry about things like that. After experiencing the LS3 and it's reliability, i figured GM would continue the engine lineup with such heritage.

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I paid $130 for an updated pump, Katech is $500. I would’ve bought it had it been out when we were ready to put my car back together.

Getting to it is the expensive part if you’re paying someone else, or time consuming part if you’re doing it on your own. She’s in there lol

View Poll Results: Who has experienced an oil pump failure?
2016 or earlier	25	14.88%
2017	57	33.93%
2018	77	45.83%
2019	4	2.38%
2020	4	2.38%
2021	1	0.60%
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03-22-2021, 05:57 AM	#674
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,810	These pumps pump very well, but they don't suck worth a damn. I prime them with Lucas oil treatment. It's much more viscous and really helps to prime the pump __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

03-28-2021, 02:55 PM	#677
SSallday Drives: ‘18 ZL1 / ‘22 ZLE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 603	What’s a normal pressure reading for these cars? Some say between 35-40 and others say 30-40. Mine looked like it was around 29 psi if I’m not mistaken Attached Images

03-29-2021, 09:59 PM	#684
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,616	So if this happens to someone without warranty, what is the expected repair cost? What is required to perform the fix? Is the oil pump easy to replace? Mine is also 5/18 build date. Just really annoying having to worry about things like that. After experiencing the LS3 and it's reliability, i figured GM would continue the engine lineup with such heritage. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk __________________

03-28-2021, 03:55 PM	#679
Trak-Toy Drives: 2023 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 271	My ZLE stays at 29-30 psi at a hot idle. Under load it’s between 40-50 psi.

03-28-2021, 10:22 PM	#681
SSallday Drives: ‘18 ZL1 / ‘22 ZLE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 603	ok, great! Super paranoid since mine has a build date of 5/18

03-29-2021, 09:47 PM	#683
CrashFast Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Idaho falls idaho Posts: 14	I got my car back today (3 weeks exactly). They said the pump did not break apart, instead the solenoid that controls the stages of the pump would stick when the engine temps were up. They replaced the oil pump and tensioner kit. It is running great and has oil pressure once again.

03-29-2021, 10:26 PM	#685
CrashFast Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Idaho falls idaho Posts: 14	From the print out they gave me I would estimate about $500 in parts plus ~16 hours labor.

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