[fcalmes]

Actually I saw this posted on CF.

If GM has a recall to replace the rings on our Zs...will you have them fix it?? Or will you just keep adding oil??

I thought about this one long and hard, I'd really hate to have them crack into the engine. But I think I would let them fix it. Tough decision!! I would definitely remove my painted fuel rail covers myself!!

Now it would be kind of

if while they had it apart we could pull off a little camshaft change!!

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Frank Calmes Quicksilver 2001 Z06
Vortex Rammer & Power Duct, B&B PRT's with Speedway Tips, Ripper Shifter with Momo Knob, Chrome Z06 Wheels

Sherylann Calmes Black 2001 Z06
Vortex Rammer & Power Duct, Chrome Z06 Wheels

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[Dennis Jurs]

That stinks. They could by mine back, and I would get a new one.

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Quicksilver Z06 KN w/Modified Air Box

 

[hcvone]

Frank, you have painted fuel rail covers?

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Carl V. *****Authorized Zaino Distributor*****
Huntingdon Valley, PA.** 2000 Magnetic Red Convertible **
MN6,F45,QF5,AQ9,AG2,CJ2,T96,B34,AAB,UN0,U1S,JL4,UV6,T82,N37
** Corvette Club of Delaware Valley **
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E-Mail: [email protected]

 

[BOBSZ06]

Well Frank if they will let us put in the 2002 cam while she is apart...hummm, then maybe I would do it. Otherwise, mine is just down from max after 700 miles, so I don't really see the need at this point.
Maybe they can fix the piston slap and racket while the engine is cold also.
Bob

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2001 Torch Red/Mod TR Z06

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Zaino,CAGS defeat,Lloyds Z06 front/cargo mats,CAU decals,Z06 exhaust plate,Valentine 1/remote,BP Al Gas Pedal,power antenna,Dynamat Super interior,K&N air filter/open stock cover,Z06 TR Vette Rest,A&A frame savers;DS Trunk Lid Insert,interior TR mods,TR painted engine compartment components.

 

[fcalmes]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hcvone:
Frank, you have painted fuel rail covers?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

They are at the painters right now...hope to get them back next week.

 

[hcvone]

Should have told me I could have taken care of you, I have something real special planned for the Z06, it will make this look stock.

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Carl V. *****Authorized Zaino Distributor*****
Huntingdon Valley, PA.** 2000 Magnetic Red Convertible **
MN6,F45,QF5,AQ9,AG2,CJ2,T96,B34,AAB,UN0,U1S,JL4,UV6,T82,N37
** Corvette Club of Delaware Valley **
www.hcvind.com
E-Mail: [email protected]

 

[FRC Tom]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fcalmes:
Actually I saw this posted on CF.
Now it would be kind of

if while they had it apart we could pull off a little camshaft change!!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

A little head work wouldn't hurt.

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Tom
Quicksilver/Red Z06
Corsa Indy, B&M Ripper, Corvette Concepts Ram Air Induction

www.c5frc.com

 

[FRC Tom]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hcvone:
Should have told me I could have taken care of you, I have something real special planned for the Z06, it will make this look stock.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You got my interest Carl.
Whatcha Got?


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Tom
Quicksilver/Red Z06
Corsa Indy, B&M Ripper, Corvette Concepts Ram Air Induction

www.c5frc.com

 

[Hasbro]

I guess I am one of the lucky ones....

I'm at 2200 miles and the oil is down the width of the "oil full line" on the dip stick. I've had the car up in the RPMs several times so I haven't babied the car. In fact, the "boss" complains whenever she's in the car 'cause her head bangs against the headrest!

I think I'll pass on the "fix"!

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Thanks for the memories Dale.
Delivered 1/19/01 - Z06 Quicksilver/Black
Nickname - "Silver Bullet"
Installed - custom license plate, exhaust plate, B&M Ripper, Flameball, CAGS

 

[Z06Scott]

Just had my first oil change done today. The first one was on the house. Little did they know that the next eight will be also, because I got the sales department to throw in eight free oil changes with my deal (I also got $1,000 off MSRP). Anyway, the receipt said they used 6 quarts of oil on it. I thought that capacity was 6.5 quarts (7.5 optional) I checked my oil and sure enough, it was low.

It has never been low before. So I have a theory, could it be that the GM shop manual has a misprint? Maybe that is why so many have low oil. Or is it that the dealer short changed me because it was free? WTF?

Any suggestions?




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[Black_Magic]

Frank,

You have painted Fuel Rail Covers???

I finaly put mine on..you knew that...You saw them at lunch Wednesday.....maybe lunch tommorrow???

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[This message has been edited by Black_Magic (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

[fcalmes]

Yeah...I saw them and they are BEAUTIFUL!!

LUNCH

 

[Rapid]

My car hasn't used oil yet.1800 miles.

Z06Scott. My dealer puts in 7 quarts with filter. Is right on full then.

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Z06,Red,Modified Red.Stock for now.

 

[NAPVETTE]

HI FOLKS,
ABOUT THE RING CONCERN. THE CF HAS HINTED ABOUT DIFFERENT SCENARIOS THAT MAY OCCUR TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. HAS GM ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE YET?. WOULD ASK DAVE HILL GIVE US A CLUE OF WHAT MAY BE THE FIX, SHORT OF RIPPING APART THE ENGINE? ARE THERE SPECIFIC PRODUCTION DATES THAT ENCOMPASS THIS PROBLEM OR JUST RANDOM OCCURRANCES. SORRY FOR BEING SO WORDY , BUT TIS IS AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION TOPIC.
Z06-MILLENIUM YELLOW ALL OPTIONS
1990 TORCH RED COUPE ALL OPTIONS
1996 TEAL CONVERTIBLE
1988 WHIT CONVERTIBLE
1979 WHITE COUPE


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[fcalmes]

NAPVETTE,

I think we are all going to hear something SOON. The thing to do now is to document your oil usage with GM...make a record!!

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Frank Calmes Quicksilver 2001 Z06
Vortex Rammer & Power Duct, B&B PRT's with Speedway Tips, Ripper Shifter with Momo Knob, Chrome Z06 Wheels

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Sherylann Calmes Black 2001 Z06
Vortex Rammer & Power Duct, Chrome Z06 Wheels

[email protected]

 

[Dennis Jurs]

There must be something to this 7 quart thing. Have seen others with the same deal, me too, it takes 7 quarts to get it to full line. ?????

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Quicksilver Z06 KN w/Modified Air Box

 

[fcalmes]

Just had the dealer change the oil and filter on Sherylann's car and it took 7 quarts.

 

[Z06Scott]

Just came back from the auto parts store with a can Mobil 1, added it an now it reads full. You can be sure that next time the dealer changes my oil, they will add 7 quarts.

Kind of makes me mad, because I went in with a full crankcase, not really needing an oil change with 1600 miles on my car, only to come out with the oil on the add line.

I sure hope they used Mobil 1.

Something to confirm next time.


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[This message has been edited by Z06Scott (edited 03-09-2001).]