Cracked Distributer?
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I have no performance issues, it's running great. Just a few drips of oil everytime I park it.
The first time I took it in, they told me to repair the leak they changed the harmonic balancer and put new valve cover seals. I asked if they put in a new balancer or just redid the seals around it and they told me the seals. Their pricing was on par with quotes from other dealers.
I didn't know there were different kinds of dye for the oil, so I don't know there. I was told when I picked it up there was dye in it so they can spot any continuing leaks. I assumed it was normal UV dye.
As for working on it myself... I don't really do repairs on it myself. Yet. The replacement radiator was the most complicated thing I've done and I had a mechanic actually walking me through most of it. Currently I'm taking a basic auto mechanics class at the local Comm College, and practicing on my old Mazda, that's not much of a loss even if I set it on fire. I'm more nervous about working on the Camaro.
The first time I took it in, they told me to repair the leak they changed the harmonic balancer and put new valve cover seals. I asked if they put in a new balancer or just redid the seals around it and they told me the seals. Their pricing was on par with quotes from other dealers.
I didn't know there were different kinds of dye for the oil, so I don't know there. I was told when I picked it up there was dye in it so they can spot any continuing leaks. I assumed it was normal UV dye.
As for working on it myself... I don't really do repairs on it myself. Yet. The replacement radiator was the most complicated thing I've done and I had a mechanic actually walking me through most of it. Currently I'm taking a basic auto mechanics class at the local Comm College, and practicing on my old Mazda, that's not much of a loss even if I set it on fire. I'm more nervous about working on the Camaro.
Don't be too afraid of the car. It is still very similar to a regular small block chevy. Go to the following websites and read up on some info. They are two resources I use all the time.
http://www.shbox.com shoebox's website
http://www.injuneer.com injuneer's website
Also don't be afraid to ask a question here if you get stuck. Provide as much info as you can and members here can help you.
Last edited by razor02097; Sep 16, 2010 at 12:54 PM.
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