My 2001 Tahoe LQ4 swap saga (lots of pics) - Page 8

04ctd · 10-17-2011, 10:11 PM

yeah, i can borrow a trailer & go get him if he needs it.

got a little winch (same one Zach had) that should be able to get it on the trailer (got a pulley setup to cut weight in half)

MonteC · 10-17-2011, 10:15 PM

Not sure but I think the dealership will cover the tow.

03SVTCOBRA · 10-17-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Good thing it has the 3 year 100k nationwide warranty.

This is good, but i think i remember him saying he HAD to be there a certain time. Warranty wont help him out of that trouble unfortunatly.

MonteC · 10-17-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 03SVTCOBRA

This is good, but i think i remember him saying he HAD to be there a certain time. Warranty wont help him out of that trouble unfortunatly.

No doubt. Gonna have to rent a car/find a beater.

Matt, tell him if he needs someone to pick up the truck and hold on to it for him, I can do it. Im also going to northern new jersey for xmas and could bring it up to him.

csikx · 10-17-2011, 10:32 PM

Tough break. Holla if you need anything, seriously.

Matts94Z28 · 10-18-2011, 12:31 AM

I passed on the word from everyone. So far he's got it on a tow truck, I will update as soon as I hear more from him.

ForceFed4g63 · 10-18-2011, 08:45 AM

If he needs a cheap beater quick I can get him the Jeep if he wants, I'm sure he'll look on here at some point.

k5hart · 10-18-2011, 08:58 AM

Wow. What bad luck! What's the odds of having two oiling problems on two different engines. That's my kind of luck.

ElecTech · 10-18-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

What's the odds of having two oiling problems on two different engines.

That part is strange.

clubracergt1 · 10-18-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

Wow. What bad luck! What's the odds of having two oiling problems on two different engines. That's my kind of luck.

Wrong o-ring?

LXtasy · 10-18-2011, 11:01 AM

Does he need a vehicle to drive?

gearmesh, inc. · 10-18-2011, 01:40 PM

Was his truck originally equipped with a factory oil cooler via a heavy duty tow package? If so, there may have been some junk in it that got in the new engine.

yota · 10-24-2011, 08:33 PM

thanks for all the kind words guys... i made it to new york and just got internet back tonight... the truck is still sitting at jim hudson gmc in columbia and will be getting another new engine... i cant believe how this has all gone down

right now im still not sure if i will even bring the truck to new york or just buy a beater to make it through up here... i really hate to put a rust free southern truck through all the damn salt etc but i still might... the drive up here in a uhaul was less than ideal but i made it with all of my stuff...

as for the new engine letting go, i was driving up 26 and the check engine light started flashing... a couple miles later, i was going up an incline and the trans shifted out of overdrive- understandable towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer up an incline- and when it shifted again the thing revved to ~5k and then shut off... coasted into the rest area 6 miles west of 77 and when i tried to restart the engine it was basically locked up... i let it sit for a few minutes and got it to crank but it was the same thing as the 6.0... 20lbs of oil pressure and knocking... by the time i got it off of the roll back, it wouldnt even turn over due to the amount of load required to turn it over, it just killed the lights and clicked... dealer confirmed the bearings went to shit and told me it would have to come out again... tried to stick me with labor claiming a parts-only warranty and i told them to go blow themselves and that they needed to fix it and no other answer would suffice... and the saga continues... one day, i'll drive it again! lol

PapaBear · 10-24-2011, 08:36 PM

Wow man that sucks! Parts only warranty what the fuck! Good luck with it all.

yota · 10-24-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Not sure but I think the dealership will cover the tow.

USAA roadside assistance

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Originally Posted by 03SVTCOBRA

This is good, but i think i remember him saying he HAD to be there a certain time. Warranty wont help him out of that trouble unfortunatly.

this... although i did have them agreeing to cover a rental car to NY... but i couldnt leave my stuff behind and they wouldnt cover a uhaul so that got nixed...

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Matt, tell him if he needs someone to pick up the truck and hold on to it for him, I can do it. Im also going to northern new jersey for xmas and could bring it up to him.

i may need someone to pick it up from columbia and hold onto it pending my availablility and the navy's willingness to let me make the trip again... plus spending another shit ton on gas and a long ass drive... i'll let you know though... thanks for the offer

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Originally Posted by csikx

Tough break. Holla if you need anything, seriously.

thanks man

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Originally Posted by k5hart

Wow. What bad luck! What's the odds of having two oiling problems on two different engines. That's my kind of luck.

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Originally Posted by ElecTech

That part is strange.

very strange... chevy's explanation was "sometimes new things break too... sorry"...

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Originally Posted by clubracergt1

Wrong o-ring?

doubt it since i had 60+ lbs before it went boom but that would be some shit lol

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Originally Posted by gearmesh, inc.

Was his truck originally equipped with a factory oil cooler via a heavy duty tow package? If so, there may have been some junk in it that got in the new engine.

no heavy duty tow package... just a dealer installed hitch...

k5hart · 10-25-2011, 07:46 AM

[QUOTE=yota;138887] very strange... chevy's explanation was "sometimes new things break too... sorry"...

[QUOTE]

Seems to be the answer most of the world uses these days.

Hope it works out in the end for ya. Been an interesting read!

BigdaddyDupree · 10-25-2011, 04:33 PM

Wow man that's rough

98nbmz · 10-25-2011, 05:23 PM

My car at idle is like 25-30 psi. That sucks man!

yota · 10-26-2011, 03:19 PM

just got off the phone with my dealer in columbia... apparently crews chevrolet came up to columbia and picked up my truck from them yesterday to do the warranty work there in charleston... this is all well and fine, however, i'm just a little bit concerned with the fact that NOBODY called me and told me my truck was being moved halfway across the state, nor have i received an update from ANYBODY since the last time i talked to either dealership last wednesday... my phone is ALWAYS on, even if i cant answer it or dont have it on my person due to working on a nuclear site... to not even get a phone call to say "hey, we got a new engine that is going in and we are moving your stuff back to charleston to fix it" doesnt sit too well with me, but maybe i'm over-reacting a bit... anyway, that's the deal right now...

PapaBear · 10-26-2011, 04:32 PM

Damn man. Well at least it's closer to Charleston so if someone needs to pick it up and hold onto it for you......

Good luck man.

10-17-2011, 10:11 PM	#141
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	yeah, i can borrow a trailer & go get him if he needs it. got a little winch (same one Zach had) that should be able to get it on the trailer (got a pulley setup to cut weight in half) __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

10-17-2011, 10:15 PM	#142
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Not sure but I think the dealership will cover the tow. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-18-2011, 12:31 AM	#146
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I passed on the word from everyone. So far he's got it on a tow truck, I will update as soon as I hear more from him. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

10-18-2011, 08:45 AM	#147
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	If he needs a cheap beater quick I can get him the Jeep if he wants, I'm sure he'll look on here at some point. __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

10-18-2011, 11:01 AM	#151
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Does he need a vehicle to drive? __________________

10-17-2011, 10:32 PM	#145
csikx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,398	Tough break. Holla if you need anything, seriously.

10-18-2011, 08:58 AM	#148
k5hart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: James Island Posts: 277	Wow. What bad luck! What's the odds of having two oiling problems on two different engines. That's my kind of luck.

10-18-2011, 01:40 PM	#152
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Was his truck originally equipped with a factory oil cooler via a heavy duty tow package? If so, there may have been some junk in it that got in the new engine. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

10-24-2011, 08:33 PM	#153
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	thanks for all the kind words guys... i made it to new york and just got internet back tonight... the truck is still sitting at jim hudson gmc in columbia and will be getting another new engine... i cant believe how this has all gone down right now im still not sure if i will even bring the truck to new york or just buy a beater to make it through up here... i really hate to put a rust free southern truck through all the damn salt etc but i still might... the drive up here in a uhaul was less than ideal but i made it with all of my stuff... as for the new engine letting go, i was driving up 26 and the check engine light started flashing... a couple miles later, i was going up an incline and the trans shifted out of overdrive- understandable towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer up an incline- and when it shifted again the thing revved to ~5k and then shut off... coasted into the rest area 6 miles west of 77 and when i tried to restart the engine it was basically locked up... i let it sit for a few minutes and got it to crank but it was the same thing as the 6.0... 20lbs of oil pressure and knocking... by the time i got it off of the roll back, it wouldnt even turn over due to the amount of load required to turn it over, it just killed the lights and clicked... dealer confirmed the bearings went to shit and told me it would have to come out again... tried to stick me with labor claiming a parts-only warranty and i told them to go blow themselves and that they needed to fix it and no other answer would suffice... and the saga continues... one day, i'll drive it again! lol __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins

10-24-2011, 08:36 PM	#154
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	Wow man that sucks! Parts only warranty what the fuck! Good luck with it all.

10-25-2011, 07:46 AM	#156
k5hart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: James Island Posts: 277	[QUOTE=yota;138887] very strange... chevy's explanation was "sometimes new things break too... sorry"... [QUOTE] Seems to be the answer most of the world uses these days. Hope it works out in the end for ya. Been an interesting read!

10-25-2011, 04:33 PM	#157
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	Wow man that's rough __________________ . What you wanna do?

10-25-2011, 05:23 PM	#158
98nbmz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ridgeville Posts: 1,167	My car at idle is like 25-30 psi. That sucks man!

10-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#159
yota Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Va Posts: 1,049	just got off the phone with my dealer in columbia... apparently crews chevrolet came up to columbia and picked up my truck from them yesterday to do the warranty work there in charleston... this is all well and fine, however, i'm just a little bit concerned with the fact that NOBODY called me and told me my truck was being moved halfway across the state, nor have i received an update from ANYBODY since the last time i talked to either dealership last wednesday... my phone is ALWAYS on, even if i cant answer it or dont have it on my person due to working on a nuclear site... to not even get a phone call to say "hey, we got a new engine that is going in and we are moving your stuff back to charleston to fix it" doesnt sit too well with me, but maybe i'm over-reacting a bit... anyway, that's the deal right now... __________________ 1999 Trans Am 2007.5 Dodge Mega Cab Cummins

10-26-2011, 04:32 PM	#160
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	Damn man. Well at least it's closer to Charleston so if someone needs to pick it up and hold onto it for you...... Good luck man.