Massive Engine Problem in SS 2002 Camaro
Well it appears, this is going to sideline me for quite a while, need to purchase a new engine, my mechanic informed me that he advises purchasing a Jasper crate engine LS1, for about $4700 then all the work hours to replace it. UGH! But he's throwing a new water pump.
However, I got this car a few days after 9/11, brand new, with 6-miles on it, and the repair / labor hours still beat the cost for a used Camaro and definitely that of new one. Hence miss the meeting on 2/23.... Any advice? |
Get a used iron block motor from ls1tech or even a used ls1. Will be a lot cheaper than jasper engine.
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What is the reason waranting engine replacement?
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Personally, that sounds like a terrible option. Spending $5,000+ on a new LS1 seems wasteful, considering the slew of options that are available. If you're ready to spend that kind of money, then places like Texas-Speed, JEGS, Summit, etc all have a slew of products ranging from assembled short-blocks to turn-key packages.
However, if you're not comfortable spending that kind of money, I'd contact Craig regarding this 100K mile LS1 short-block for $350, drop it off at your mechanic's place and have him swap all of your trimmings and accessories on and install it for you. Much more budget friendly. He's in the Cape May area. See his for sale post, here: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68643 Best of luck. |
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Twice he has posted about antifreeze contaminating the oil. Also mentioned needing control arms, not sure what ones though.
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Something made the engine seized can't turn/ crank it left or right... unsure exactly what, the early versions of the LS1 engine did have a failure rate (very small).
I'm not a gearhead. Basically are Jasper engines good? This new engine solves the issues originally found in LS1, and gives the car some increase horsepower, 20 to 30 more. It comes with a 3-year/ 36,000 warranty. |
Havent used them in ages, but others in the area do . Jasper is a decent company. They have had their share of issues but they have stood by ther product. At least with by dealings. With the volume they do, it wouldn't be uncommmon for something to slip through the cracks.
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Probably the coolant leaking into the oil for 4 years that you did nothing about.... |
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rarely driven in winter, 6 miles a week. lol fuggin 4 years ago mang. didn't know it'd drag out this long |
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I’ll sell my H/C/I LS6 for $5000. Come get it, I’ll start unbolting it now.
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GREAT NEWS! My car is out of the shop, new engine, and intake, going through the breaking in period, but just about everything is fixed on the car. It is 18-year-old car and now its fine shape. To me unless I hit the lottery this is my last car I plan to own.
Later, I will replace the air compressor by summer-time and the radiator hoses by December. I want to thank every one for the positive messages, and opinions. |
What did the issue end up being? Was it a Jasper engine? You can't leave us in the dark!
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The problem occurred in the 8th cylinder, a crack formed in the intake and then water trickled into the main engine, in addition one of the piston rigs encounter a problem started to break apart. Thankful for the new mechanic I found, really work to solve the problem. I had it out Sunday for a 118 mile ride and it purred wonderfully. I have to make sure not to turn 4000 rpms at least for the first 1,000 miles. All left to do is fix the A/C unit, otherwise its ready for pleasure driving once more.
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Ls motors have a dry manifold. Strange that water got in that way.
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