[E-Ray]

I came home from work tonight and parked the Camaro in the garage, wife and I went out in her car for a couple of hours, came back and I noticed something wet running from under my Camaro all the way out to the driveway. As soon as I got closer I could smell the anti freeze. Not sure where it coming from but I guess Dealership will have to tow it in to check it out. I didn't notice any problems coming home from work. Going to call in the morning.

[08z51c6]

Originally Posted by E-Ray

I came home from work tonight and parked the Camaro in the garage, wife and I went out in her car for a couple of hours, came back and I noticed something wet running from under my Camaro all the way out to the driveway. As soon as I got closer I could smell the anti freeze. Not sure where it coming from but I guess Dealership will have to tow it in to check it out. I didn't notice any problems coming home from work. Going to call in the morning.

I'd check the hose connections first, might be something as simple as a lose clamp or hose.

[motorhead]

This is why I'm waiting. I played this game in 2010 with my first 5th gen. Good luck! Hopefully simple problem. Keep us posted.

[E-Ray]

Got the car in the shop this morning, and they found a hole, in the axillary radiator. Then they said it was caused by a rock. So there goes any warranty. $800.00 to fix. Told them to keep the part so I can look at it and see if this is even possible for a rock to do this.

[FlightSoftware]

Where is this radiator? Is that the thing with the vents on the bottom front?

[FlightSoftware]

Also: I just got a $6500 repair estimate on a '06 mustang (that only bluebooks for $3500) telling me I need a new engine. Took it to an independent mechanic and all it needed was the 100k mile tune up. Runs fine now.

I think any non-warrantee repairs like the $800 rock hole I'd take elsewhere, just because if I have to pay for it I damn sure don't trust dealership service centers.

[leadfoot93]

Originally Posted by E-Ray

Got the car in the shop this morning, and they found a hole, in the axillary radiator. Then they said it was caused by a rock. So there goes any warranty. $800.00 to fix. Told them to keep the part so I can look at it and see if this is even possible for a rock to do this.

I'd tell them to EAD. Where you driving off road and scraped a rock?

[E-Ray]

Originally Posted by leadfoot93

I'd tell them to EAD. Where you driving off road and scraped a rock?

No driving off road, in fact, I didn't even hear anything on my way home. I questioned the service advisor how do you know it was a rock? He told me there was a hole is this radiator. So I have no choice in the matter seeing I need my car. I can claim this on my insurance, minus my deductible... Also I told him to box up this damaged part so I can see it. Even mentioned having it repaired at a radiator shop. He told me it would void my warranty. Apparently this Camaro has 3 radiators, the one in the middle, and two on the sides. Here is a post that talks about them: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415736

[FlightSoftware]

How would having it repaired at a radiator shop void your warranty?

[motorhead]

No way would i pay for that without proof. A good dealer would warranty that.

[jimmypop13]

How is this not covered? Do they expect you to buy the car and never drive it or only drive it on clouds or something? I wonder if you could get it to another dealership to get a second opinion?

[Eric SS]

Originally Posted by jimmypop13

How is this not covered? Do they expect you to buy the car and never drive it or only drive it on clouds or something? I wonder if you could get it to another dealership to get a second opinion?

If the dealer diagnosed the issue correctly, it's not a warranty issue. It's a collision with another object which is what insurance covers, not a manufacturers warranty as it is not a defect.

Again, this is only based on the diagnosis in this thread and if that turns out to be the correct diagnosis. I have a fog light out on my Q60S with 5,000 miles on it and it was because of a rock or wheel weight. I don't expect Infiniti to pay for that. Same as a rock putting a hole in the radiator.

[leadfoot93]

Did they show it to you? How did the rock hit it? Just jumped off the road?

[E-Ray]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

If the dealer diagnosed the issue correctly, it's not a warranty issue. It's a collision with another object which is what insurance covers, not a manufacturers warranty as it is not a defect.

Again, this is only based on the diagnosis in this thread and if that turns out to be the correct diagnosis. I have a fog light out on my Q60S with 5,000 miles on it and it was because of a rock or wheel weight. I don't expect Infiniti to pay for that. Same as a rock putting a hole in the radiator.

Yes, this is how it is as of now. After doing some research on rocks/ road debris damage on vehicle radiators, it seems it is a common problem. As Eric stated since the road debris or rock has caused the damage, my insurance will flip the bill, not a defective part. But the question is how do you prove it was road debris. The only way is to see the damaged part which I will after all the work has been completed. Seems to me there might be an aftermarket rock guard made for this Camaro. Just a thought.