Valve Cover/Oil Extension Neck Recall
#11
02-24-2016, 02:52 PM
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In that PDF, I like how the pics show probably the dirtiest engines you could find!!
As for gaskets and such, remember gm may have their name on the gasket, but they did not actually make the gaskets (other companies like felpro and mr gasket and such made them). The lim gaskets suck to do but last around 100k miles and the big failure is that they are plastic core not metal (I have no idea if that was gm's spec to use plastic or not).
As for this recall, wonder what makes the 04 so special? If it is isolated to the 04 engines, perhaps it is an issue with a bad batch of gaskets from a vendor. But I do agree, it is weird they are only concerned with the front, but they do believe it is related to seeping oil while braking.
Weird.
As for gaskets and such, remember gm may have their name on the gasket, but they did not actually make the gaskets (other companies like felpro and mr gasket and such made them). The lim gaskets suck to do but last around 100k miles and the big failure is that they are plastic core not metal (I have no idea if that was gm's spec to use plastic or not).
As for this recall, wonder what makes the 04 so special? If it is isolated to the 04 engines, perhaps it is an issue with a bad batch of gaskets from a vendor. But I do agree, it is weird they are only concerned with the front, but they do believe it is related to seeping oil while braking.
Weird.
#12
02-24-2016, 03:45 PM
above is the GM Mechanic that will work on your Monte.
I know if I had a Monte & I would really check this problem out & I hope our member's do.
It's great that this thread is getting attention on a important issue that could cause your Monte to burn `Up
Don't gamble > Fix it
Valve Cover/Oil Extension Neck Recall - Monte Carlo Forum - Monte ...montecarloforum.com › ... › Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
1 day ago - GM Recalls 1,207 2004 Chevy Impala And Monte Carlo, Buick Regal Over Potential Valve ... Impala and Malibu vehicles over a potential valve cover gasket leak. ... I'm curious for people to post pics of these new parts. Quote: ...
1 day ago - GM Recalls 1,207 2004 Chevy Impala And Monte Carlo, Buick Regal Over Potential Valve ... Impala and Malibu vehicles over a potential valve cover gasket leak. ... I'm curious for people to post pics of these new parts. Quote: ...
Last edited by BeachBumMike; 02-24-2016 at 04:10 PM.
#13
02-24-2016, 05:10 PM
Hmm, now that i reread i guess it is limited to only 2004, even more bizarre. Here is the letter i got
#14
02-24-2016, 05:19 PM
Thanks `Keane
Thanks `Keane for posting sharing your letter. I wondered what it said & I searched for it online...
According to GM, 1,345 cars caught fire after they were previously fixed by dealers, meaning that even car owners who had their vehicles repaired will need to bring them back for another fix.
About 85 percent of the fires took place when the car was shut off and there was no one around the car, said GM spokesman Alan Adler.
GM is aware of 19 reported minor injuries over the last six years tied to the problem but no crashes or deaths.
Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/10/general-motors-to-recall-1-4-million-vehicles-over-fire-risk-for-the-third-time-sine-2007/#ixzz418P2gtEx
Last edited by BeachBumMike; 02-24-2016 at 06:22 PM.
#15
02-24-2016, 06:23 PM
I'm curious to know if a rear valve cover to match will be available for purchase.
Also, if they remove the oil filler extension and engine cover things will look pretty ugly under the hood. If they replace the valve cover with one of a new design I'm sure there will be no way to use the old filler extension on it, thus no way to secure the engine cover. Safety first, but I'm considering options...
Should I just replace the VC gaskets myself so I can keep the cover?
I know this will exclude the car from any legal action, but I suppose I could keep the notice and pass it on to a new owner and give them the option of pursuing the recall repair.
#16
02-24-2016, 07:57 PM
Let us know if you end up getting the letter. I got the same recall letter for 14574 but when you type that into Google it's already up to 14574A and makes no reference anymore to the valve covers for naturally aspirated 3.8's. It also only states 2004, but perhaps there's a different recall number for earlier years.
#17
02-24-2016, 09:09 PM
See now the wording online is different than what the letter as. For the key recall online it mentions 00-05, where as the valve cover recall still only says 2004.
Recall Title:
ENGINE OIL LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Recall Description:
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2004 model year Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, and Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine (Regular Production Option [RPO] L36 or L67). Certain of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Safety Risk Description:
If this condition occurs, and if a hot surface ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Repair Description:
Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retainer and install alternate wire retainers. For vehicles with the 3.8L V6 supercharged engine (RPO L67), dealers will also replace the front (left hand) rocker cover gasket free of charge.
Recall Status: INCOMPLETE
- GM Recall #:
- N140574
- NHTSA Recall #:
- 15V201
- Date Issued:
- Apr 02, 2015
Recall Title:
ENGINE OIL LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Recall Description:
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2004 model year Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, and Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine (Regular Production Option [RPO] L36 or L67). Certain of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Safety Risk Description:
If this condition occurs, and if a hot surface ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Repair Description:
Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retainer and install alternate wire retainers. For vehicles with the 3.8L V6 supercharged engine (RPO L67), dealers will also replace the front (left hand) rocker cover gasket free of charge.
Recall Status: INCOMPLETE
#18
02-25-2016, 05:54 PM
the recall letter is confusing. I recently had changed lower intake gaskets and up, so stopped by a dealership to ask about the new "front" valve cover. He asked did it say cover or just gasket. Showed him my letter said front gasket cover and gasket
He said he has parts on order and has no idea what improvements where made.
I said I would stop back in a week or so to see what he knew then.
He said he has parts on order and has no idea what improvements where made.
I said I would stop back in a week or so to see what he knew then.
#19
02-27-2016, 05:59 PM
Well now I'm really confused. If you go to the DOT website, it says recall 14574 has been discarded and 14574A is in effect. On DOT's website that recall states NA 3.8's get a new spark wire retainer and the blown 3.8's get a new gasket in addition to the retainer.
This sounds like my everyday job so much it isn't funny. GM sends out a recall notice with completely different information than what's on their "official" bulletin on DOT's website. I know it's a different rev, but to me this is more of a change than a simple rev based on what I got in the mail.
Also, it definitely says only on 2004's, so maybe owens91's engine is 03 or prior? Anyway, have a read if you'd like.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...5V201-9560.pdf
This sounds like my everyday job so much it isn't funny. GM sends out a recall notice with completely different information than what's on their "official" bulletin on DOT's website. I know it's a different rev, but to me this is more of a change than a simple rev based on what I got in the mail.
Also, it definitely says only on 2004's, so maybe owens91's engine is 03 or prior? Anyway, have a read if you'd like.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...5V201-9560.pdf
Last edited by plumbob; 02-27-2016 at 06:11 PM.
#20
03-14-2016, 09:10 AM
Need y'all's expert advice please... Just talked to the Chevy dealer about the valve cover recall and was disappointed to hear that my custom engine cover will be removed and kept, along with the neck extension. Being concerned with the fire danger is a concern since my baby is always in the garage (has only 57k miles) so I want to be safe without losing esthetics. Can my mechanic just replace the gaskets and seal the filler tube with JB weld or epoxy?