Ive read alot of the same problems Im having, and it sounds like It may be the heater core. The problem is, temp gage began going up, when car accelerated, gage would go back to normal in 2 seconds. Car does not run bad, idle rough, smoke,smell hot, or like antifreeze, nothing at all. Just, no heat, only blowing cold air. Cooling fans are working, heater still blows air out, (not warm air)air conditioner is fine. Antifreeze is dirty. Nothing in oil to make the color change to a milky shade.
I took this car to have a chevrolet service dept look at it, one that I honestly am not sure of, due to it being close to where I now live.
They did a block test, exhaust was getting into cooling system. Asked if they did a pressure test, No. Check thermostat, no, but they were sure it was opening and closing, (???bad answer) I asked if there was any signs of antifreeze on the motor, I got this answer, " well, your antifreeze is dirty". The only solution this person wanted to give me, replace the engine. They have not investigated the problem any farther except the block test. I did ask if it could be a gascket problem, "he didnt think so, and if i replaced that, I didnt know how much longer the car would last, even if I found this is my one and only problem with the car at this time". Okay, no problems were ever mentioned to me of what this could be, just that i need to replace the engine. The car has not had any smoke, no running bad, absolutely no symptoms, just my heat gage going up while stopped.
I am a female who has owned 4 camaros in the past, i feel this person didnt know what they were doing, and/or didnt care, and were just trying to replace the engine and all should be solved. I did say to him, so i am supposed to get a new engine ( a used one) install it for the estimate of around $8000.00, with a 90 day warranty for parts. So, at 91 days, what happens if this engine does blow up?? He never expected any of the questions I asked him, and it was obvious he was trying to manipulate my decision and make me think this was the problem, and this was the solution. He said they hadnt got as far as to check the gaskets, and didnt offer to do so. Im taking my car back to my regular chevrolet dealership friday.
Who also told me, this didnt sound like a good judgement for this person to make for my car. And, I trust them fully. 50 miles from where Im at now, is the reason I didnt take it there to start with. Can anyone help with your opinions on this? Please? I honestly do not feel the engine needs to be replaced, they have not did any tests or investigated the problem, only the block test and thats what they are going with.
I took this car to have a chevrolet service dept look at it, one that I honestly am not sure of, due to it being close to where I now live.
They did a block test, exhaust was getting into cooling system. Asked if they did a pressure test, No. Check thermostat, no, but they were sure it was opening and closing, (???bad answer) I asked if there was any signs of antifreeze on the motor, I got this answer, " well, your antifreeze is dirty". The only solution this person wanted to give me, replace the engine. They have not investigated the problem any farther except the block test. I did ask if it could be a gascket problem, "he didnt think so, and if i replaced that, I didnt know how much longer the car would last, even if I found this is my one and only problem with the car at this time". Okay, no problems were ever mentioned to me of what this could be, just that i need to replace the engine. The car has not had any smoke, no running bad, absolutely no symptoms, just my heat gage going up while stopped.
I am a female who has owned 4 camaros in the past, i feel this person didnt know what they were doing, and/or didnt care, and were just trying to replace the engine and all should be solved. I did say to him, so i am supposed to get a new engine ( a used one) install it for the estimate of around $8000.00, with a 90 day warranty for parts. So, at 91 days, what happens if this engine does blow up?? He never expected any of the questions I asked him, and it was obvious he was trying to manipulate my decision and make me think this was the problem, and this was the solution. He said they hadnt got as far as to check the gaskets, and didnt offer to do so. Im taking my car back to my regular chevrolet dealership friday.
Who also told me, this didnt sound like a good judgement for this person to make for my car. And, I trust them fully. 50 miles from where Im at now, is the reason I didnt take it there to start with. Can anyone help with your opinions on this? Please? I honestly do not feel the engine needs to be replaced, they have not did any tests or investigated the problem, only the block test and thats what they are going with.
