jmarines

UPDATE:
just came back from a trip to the river walk in San Antonio.... ran like a champ... just hit the 2500 mile mark....whoooooooo weeeeeeeee

ChevyMgr

If it's a goodwrench engine it is remanufactured. But it really doesn't matter since it's warrantied for 100,000 miles.

The only new engines that you can get from GM parts are the performance engines at GM Performance Parts. They cannot be used in warranty repairs.

If it is a complete engine assembly, which would have everything including the sensors, injectors, manifolds, water pump, wire harnesses, etc.. it is a production line engine, meaning it is sent to the dealer straight off the factory assembly line. These engines are sent to the dealer by GM Technical Assistance with the aid of the local Chevrolet rep.

ChevyMgr

Nice, 6 months of no car payment can't be beat!

Glad to hear this story has a happy ending!

jmarines

well my luck hasnt change... On sunday my fuel pressure line ruptured and started leaking fuel. I had to get it towed to the dealer... the dealer informed me that it will take 4 days for the line to come in. They are not sure how it happened but speculation has it that the line must have been hit or pinched during the engine install.... go figuare... thats my luck.

halfpanel08

that stinks man. just keep your head up. maybe sumday itll run right

JJ_HHR

Google time: State and Lemon Law.
Also check with your states Attorney General Office.
Lemon laws vary from state to state. Washington is 2 repairs for serious defects, 4 repairs for a "nonconformity" or if the car is out of service for more than 30 days.

If the dealer installs the motor incorrectly and pinches the fuel line, that does not exempt the repair from counting against a warranty claim.

As much as I think this phrase is over used.... see an attorney. A fuel line burst is a very significant and dangerous event.

-JJ

jmarines

Ive looked into the lemon law for texas... the only problem I forsee is that they will only give me what the car is worth at the time I file it. Currently the book value is around 14,000.00 and I bought it for 16,500.00 . I will not take a loss for somthing that isnt my fault.

ChevyMgr

That's not correct. Lets say you paid $20,000 for the vehicle before TT&L. And lets say you have 10,000 miles on the vehicle when you filed. Here is how it would work.

10,000 miles divided by 120,000 miles (life expectancy of a vehicle per texas) would equal .083 for usage. You then take the .083 X $20,000 (purchase price) which equals $1660 in usage. So you would get $20,000-$1660=$18340. Now if you were upside down in your trade-in they will deduct that. As far as an warranties or gap you bought you would have to seek a refund for the unused portion on that. Also rebates or incentives are subtracted before purchase price is figured.

You can input your own dollar and mileage to get to the number you would be eligible for should the arbitrator rule in your favor.

Texas lemon law is only in effect for new vehicle purchases.

JJ_HHR

From what I could tell looking at the Texas website for their Lemon Law, they take the original purchase price and deduct the usage. So you buy back is based on the purchase price less usage.

-JJ

jmarines

wow... I must have completly misunderstood it.. thanks guys....