New engine

Corrupt · 10-21-2023, 11:48 AM

So am getting a new engine install on my 2023 camaro. Is there a serial number on it to tell if it brand new.

2SS Capt · 10-21-2023, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrupt

So am getting a new engine install on my 2023 camaro. Is there a serial number on it to tell if it brand new.

What happened to your original engine???

Dynamical · 10-21-2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

What happened to your original engine???

He was the unlucky guy with the oil leak fiasco. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618697

OP I hope this engine is rock solid for ya

2SS Capt · 10-21-2023, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamical

He was the unlucky guy with the oil leak fiasco. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618697

OP I hope this engine is rock solid for ya

Ah, thanks!

Corrupt · 10-21-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamical

He was the unlucky guy with the oil leak fiasco. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618697

OP I hope this engine is rock solid for ya

Hopefully ill get it back by Wednesday. If anything happen after this am going to lemon the car. So does anybody know where the serial number is on the engine.

discgolf01 · 10-21-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrupt

Hopefully ill get it back by Wednesday. If anything happen after this am going to lemon the car. So does anybody know where the serial number is on the engine.

Not sure of exact location, but it's most likely going to be about a 1" x 2" white bar code/QR label, which means it needs that much flat metal to sit on - so look on the ends of the cylinder heads or potentially the area around the flywheel.

Also - somewhere on your original engine will be your VIN number stamped on it from the vehicle factory. Though this may be even harder to find as they do this for theft tracking issues and don't really publicize the location, though I bet some on here have found it. Your replacement engine I don't think will have this because it will come from the engine factory, and I doubt the dealership will stamp the VIN on it, but if they do, it would look different.

If you worried about the dealer not using all new parts, you can always secret mark the parts with a paint pen (stripes, dots, letters, etc) then check for them when you get the new engine installed.

Alan47717 · 10-21-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by discgolf01

Not sure of exact location, but it's most likely going to be about a 1" x 2" white bar code/QR label, which means it needs that much flat metal to sit on - so look on the ends of the cylinder heads or potentially the area around the flywheel.

Also - somewhere on your original engine will be your VIN number stamped on it from the vehicle factory. Though this may be even harder to find as they do this for theft tracking issues and don't really publicize the location, though I bet some on here have found it. Your replacement engine I don't think will have this because it will come from the engine factory, and I doubt the dealership will stamp the VIN on it, but if they do, it would look different.

If you worried about the dealer not using all new parts, you can always secret mark the parts with a paint pen (stripes, dots, letters, etc) then check for them when you get the new engine installed.

Engines replaced under warranty by a dealer are required, by law, to either have the original VIN plate transferred to the new engine or the number stamped. GM's policy has always been (at least until I retired) to go the VIN plate route (cheaper and faster).

Corrupt · 10-25-2023, 10:13 PM

Got my car back today. So far so good

SSDan · 10-26-2023, 06:45 AM

Wishing good luck to you! You have had a rough start with your Camaro. I count my blessings. I've owned my SS since March 2016. I have had 41K miles of practically repair free driving (one battery replaced under warranty).

Dynamical · 10-26-2023, 07:25 AM

Good luck bro. Get a range and plug it in! That's what I did soon as I bought mine.

Corrupt · 11-18-2023, 01:41 AM

So i won my case and GM will buy back the car. Am happy and sad at the same time. Dont know what to do next.

Mid_Life_Crisis · 11-18-2023, 05:59 AM

What happened? Didn’t you get your car back with a new motor?

Chutzpah · 11-18-2023, 08:16 AM

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So i won my case and GM will buy back the car. Am happy and sad at the same time. Dont know what to do next.

After everything you’ve been through, I don’t blame you for LL’ing it. I wouldn’t want a dealer installed engine in a brand spanking new car. There’s just too many things that could become hidden gremlins…..if the tech wasn’t on his game when disassembling / reassembling.

If you loved the car, outside of the issues, maybe look for a new replacement?

arpad_m · 11-18-2023, 09:13 AM

...so it's rush hour now for snagging a new Camaro, don't sit too long on that money they refunded.

10-21-2023, 11:48 AM	#1
Corrupt Drives: 2023 Camaro 2 S.S Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: California Posts: 32	New engine So am getting a new engine install on my 2023 camaro. Is there a serial number on it to tell if it brand new.

10-25-2023, 10:13 PM	#8
Corrupt Drives: 2023 Camaro 2 S.S Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: California Posts: 32	Got my car back today. So far so good Attached Images

10-26-2023, 06:45 AM	#9
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Wishing good luck to you! You have had a rough start with your Camaro. I count my blessings. I've owned my SS since March 2016. I have had 41K miles of practically repair free driving (one battery replaced under warranty). __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

10-26-2023, 07:25 AM	#10
Dynamical Drives: 2022 Camaro LT1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: new england Posts: 373	Good luck bro. Get a range and plug it in! That's what I did soon as I bought mine. __________________ 2022 Camaro LT1 A10 - Drag Pack/AxleBack -11.849@118.67MPH/1.798 60' 2001 Camaro SS A4 - HCI/Stall/Bolt-on/Gear/Tune/DR/Diet - 429HP/392TQ - 10.99@123.58MPH/1.584 60' 1998 Camaro Z28 A4 - Bolt-on 1999 Camaro Z28 A4 - Stock *FJB*

11-18-2023, 05:59 AM	#12
Mid_Life_Crisis Drives: 2023 Chevy Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 88	What happened? Didn’t you get your car back with a new motor? __________________ 2023 Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Vivid Orange Metallic

11-18-2023, 01:41 AM	#11
Corrupt Drives: 2023 Camaro 2 S.S Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: California Posts: 32	So i won my case and GM will buy back the car. Am happy and sad at the same time. Dont know what to do next.

11-18-2023, 09:13 AM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,606 View My Garage	...so it's rush hour now for snagging a new Camaro, don't sit too long on that money they refunded. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

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