BOOM goes the LT1!

DeeZ NuttS · 08-06-2018, 10:18 AM

I had the unfortunate experience this weekend during a mountain cruise of witnessing with my own two eyeballs a 16 2SS Vert Auto with 11,000 miles spin a rod bearing. Guy wasn't even beating on the engine. We pulled into the gas station and the engine died, locked up, and smoke started to come from under the hood. I know we say these engines are pretty bulletproof, but man it gives you that unsettling feeling when you see it for yourself instead of reading it on the forums. He must have got a Friday engine.

Corvette_Mike · 08-06-2018, 10:39 AM

It would be interesting to know the cause of this.

torqueaddict · 08-06-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeZ NuttS

He must have got a Friday engine.

Or it was low on oil? Or it was modded? Even if the oil level was good when it blew, what about past history? Too little info to conclude a 'Friday engine'.

50MileSmile · 08-06-2018, 11:41 AM

And why even post this “news” before the cause of failure is known??? The LT1s are among the most bulletproof engines made, but once in awhile one does fail. There’s no reason for widespread panic here.

ecko04 · 08-06-2018, 11:54 AM

meh, it’s still under warranty.
Get a new engine, ask for an extended warranty for piece of mine & continue on the mountain cruise.

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DeeZ NuttS · 08-06-2018, 11:55 AM

To answer your questions, the oil was a tick under completely full, it did not have a burnt smell. He didn't have any engine mods. Just a stock engine with 11000 miles that seized up. He did say it started rattling really bad just before it died. He didn't leak any oil so there's not a hole in the block. Just smoke and a burnt smell in the engine bay.

Balzdeep · 08-06-2018, 12:34 PM

LT1 bulletproof...now that’s a good one.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 08-06-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZ NuttS

I had the unfortunate experience this weekend during a mountain cruise of witnessing with my own two eyeballs a 16 2SS Vert Auto with 11,000 miles spin a rod bearing. Guy wasn't even beating on the engine. We pulled into the gas station and the engine died, locked up, and smoke started to come from under the hood. I know we say these engines are pretty bulletproof, but man it gives you that unsettling feeling when you see it for yourself instead of reading it on the forums. He must have got a Friday engine.

Its what happens when you buy imported steel, impure, bad quality. Not sure how GM gets there steel but would not be surprised if some comes from China, at least before the Tariffs were put in place.

torqueaddict · 08-06-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZ NuttS

To answer your questions, the oil was a tick under completely full, it did not have a burnt smell. He didn't have any engine mods. Just a stock engine with 11000 miles that seized up. He did say it started rattling really bad just before it died. He didn't leak any oil so there's not a hole in the block. Just smoke and a burnt smell in the engine bay.

Well, he probably did get a Friday engine. It would be nice to get a follow up from him on what was found.

Korosion · 08-06-2018, 01:33 PM

My 2011 camaro V6 spun a rod bearing, it was due to lack of oil according to the dealership

torqueaddict · 08-06-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Balzdeep

LT1 bulletproof...now that’s a good one.

Actually, it is, considering the amount of vehicles that use it in some form. It's been around long enough for a lot of the kinks to be worked out. Still, some will go boom.

Now if we're talking gen 3 Coyote, I'm with you. Ford still needs to work on the 'death rattle,' 'BBQ tick' and 'drop valve' issues. Other than those, It's a great engine.

Need4Camaro · 08-06-2018, 02:45 PM

LT1 is a awesome motor but there have been a select few that have succumbed to premature catastrophic failure...its not like it happens often or anything nor would I call the motor unreliable but...I'm not exactly surprised either. The likely hood of every single LT1 ever produced running flawlessly all the way to the end of warranty period is a tall order...but atleast 95% are golden.

Balzdeep · 08-06-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by torqueaddict

Actually, it is, considering the amount of vehicles that use it in some form. It's been around long enough for a lot of the kinks to be worked out. Still, some will go boom.

Now if we're talking gen 3 Coyote, I'm with you. Ford still needs to work on the 'death rattle,' 'BBQ tick' and 'drop valve' issues. Other than those, It's a great engine.

What...? You need to stop reading BS about Gen3 coyotes. I own both LT1 & Gen3. Take the Coyote over the LT1 anyday for boost builds and just plain more fun to drive. Disinformation on Boobtube is ridiculous.

speedup · 08-06-2018, 06:38 PM

hopefully we will get an explanation from a GM rep on what went wrong?

08-06-2018, 10:18 AM	#1
DeeZ NuttS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	BOOM goes the LT1! I had the unfortunate experience this weekend during a mountain cruise of witnessing with my own two eyeballs a 16 2SS Vert Auto with 11,000 miles spin a rod bearing. Guy wasn't even beating on the engine. We pulled into the gas station and the engine died, locked up, and smoke started to come from under the hood. I know we say these engines are pretty bulletproof, but man it gives you that unsettling feeling when you see it for yourself instead of reading it on the forums. He must have got a Friday engine.

08-06-2018, 06:38 PM	#14
speedup Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 177	hopefully we will get an explanation from a GM rep on what went wrong? __________________ 2017 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8sp, NPP, MRC

08-06-2018, 10:39 AM	#2
Corvette_Mike Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ca. Posts: 168	It would be interesting to know the cause of this.

08-06-2018, 11:41 AM	#4
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	And why even post this “news” before the cause of failure is known??? The LT1s are among the most bulletproof engines made, but once in awhile one does fail. There’s no reason for widespread panic here.

08-06-2018, 11:54 AM	#5
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	meh, it’s still under warranty. Get a new engine, ask for an extended warranty for piece of mine & continue on the mountain cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-06-2018, 11:55 AM	#6
DeeZ NuttS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	To answer your questions, the oil was a tick under completely full, it did not have a burnt smell. He didn't have any engine mods. Just a stock engine with 11000 miles that seized up. He did say it started rattling really bad just before it died. He didn't leak any oil so there's not a hole in the block. Just smoke and a burnt smell in the engine bay.

08-06-2018, 12:34 PM	#7
Balzdeep Drives: Wicked Fast Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 54	LT1 bulletproof...now that’s a good one.

08-06-2018, 01:33 PM	#10
Korosion Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 194	My 2011 camaro V6 spun a rod bearing, it was due to lack of oil according to the dealership

08-06-2018, 02:45 PM	#12
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	LT1 is a awesome motor but there have been a select few that have succumbed to premature catastrophic failure...its not like it happens often or anything nor would I call the motor unreliable but...I'm not exactly surprised either. The likely hood of every single LT1 ever produced running flawlessly all the way to the end of warranty period is a tall order...but atleast 95% are golden.

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