[IMG]What is da most common Engine Problems of 1996 Camaro Conv. Z28?? Or mechanical..

 

waterpump went first on my Z. then the tranny, then the opti. Have not had any engine problems yet. Have seen a few lt-1 that were starved of oil at high speeds that looked like someone threw a gernade in the oil pan.

 

Intake manifold oil leak, LOL

 

hmm... Cool burnout..

Z28 wont make engine problems to meee too..

I am going to buy a 96-97, Z28, Transam, or Mustang gt in these weeks..
I am looking for a clear one with no crash

 

OPTI then tranny here

 

I've had the waterpump and alternator and starter go.

Stock opti is still ticking.

but I have 195,000 miles

 

I've had the waterpump and alternator and starter go.

Stock opti is still ticking.

but I have 195,000 miles

 

intake manifold oil leak, opti still stock.

 

62,000 miles all that broke was the low coolant sensor

 

the oil pick up is prone to falling out, which leads to no oil, which leads to spun bearings, which leads to new engine...

 

dipstick broke, oil pressure sensor broke, tranny, and exhaust leaks like a mother ******

 

Tranny and the fudging TPS

 

intake gasket
coolant temp sensor
opti
breaking manifold bolts( for me at least)
pinion seal leak
sucking mustangs into the TB!!!

 

I had to fix intake manifold leak on my 97taws6. Its sold off now.
On my 96z have had to replace alternator,waterpump and passenger side window motor. I did replace things like tps and iac and other stuff but it was mostly for preventative maintenance and have done a lot of mods as you can see in the sig.
I plan on doing more maintenance and upgrade type stuff,have new racetronix fuel pump and harness to install in spring,new adjustable fuel reg think my stock one is acting up. Replacing opti maybe putting in delteq and will replace wires and plugs when install planned long tubes.
The lt1 seem pretty reliable.I am a bit worried about the auto trans,am installing zex wet kit also. I have bought window switch but expect to maybe have to buy upgraded trans in possibly near future. I think the intake leak is from the egr tube so close to the back of the intake.I recommend blocking egr if you don't have emissions testing.We don't so the egr will be coming off there.

Other than that the car seems good...have to replace my front rotors they are warped bad and my stock shocks seemed not so great at 60,000 miles but have installed new kyb agx.

I love my lt1 a lot,had a 96 ta and 97 ta ws6. I love my ls1 too.Both great engines.

 

besides crap i broke racing, i've only replaced an air pump and a starter.
i've had this car for almost 9 years now.




oh and stock opti

 

Valve springs are junk on these motors
Power Steering pump
Intake leak (valve cover breather helps eliminate it)

 

Valve springs are junk on these motors
Power Steering pump
Intake leak (valve cover breather helps eliminate it)
Opti