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07-16-09, 08:55 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac  | | | | | 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
First, I don't know the whole story... wifes car, she took it in. Basically, the check engine light came on, dealer says half of the motor was built in one place, the other half the motor was built somewhere else. They need to rebuild one bank of it because the cam timing is off. Have to order parts, and it will take 4-6 weeks to get them.. then 3 weeks to rebuilt. WTF. Is there some problem with these engines??? it only has 22000 miles on it. |
07-16-09, 11:08 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2008 SRX AWD Sport | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
I believe all previous timing problems were fixed for 2008. Only a batch of 2007 V-6 Motors had some issues.
Not much you can do, but get a nice loaner car, paid for by GM, and chill out for a few months. Put the mileage on the loaner. It does seem like a long time to repair. You might want to vent your frustration to the Cadillac Zone office, maybe get some extra perks. Yes, I would be somewhat upset.
I don't believe the motor was built in two different places. Should be assembled at one of GM Powertrain facilities, parts come from everywhere. Anyway that should not matter. Engine is warranteed.
Good Luck in getting everything solved. Keep us posted. |
07-16-09, 10:47 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
I know they will fix it, but it's ridiculous to wait 4-6 weeks for parts, then another 3 to fix it. They are just rebuilding a head.... do they not make complete units??
I called Cadillac directly and spoke to someone, but the dealership wasn't open so they couldn't do anything about it tonight.... meanwhile, the gas mileage on the car is getting worse. They want her to drive it while she waits for the parts to come in.... unreal. |
07-18-09, 06:01 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
I guess I might believe a long wait for parts with the current situation at GM.
But the 3 weeks to fix it is rediculous. I would assume if you waited 6 weeks for parts you would be near the front of the line for repairs, so they are basically saying 18 days (144 hours) at $100/hour to repair the engine.
Sure hope one of us doesn't have a similar problem that's out of warranty - that's $15k to replace one head.
You did say SRX, not Lamborgini?
DG |
07-19-09, 08:30 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 91 Allante, 06 SRX (gone) | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
The delay in getting parts is not surprising. The assembly plants weren't the only ones shut down for most of the last few months. I imagine GM-built parts stock is getting pretty low and supplier-built parts aren't being shipped because of payment problems. If GM isn't careful, they might be killed by a thousand tiny cuts called parts shortages. They no longer have the money or aircraft fleet to fly parts to plants. |
07-19-09, 01:54 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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Originally Posted by c5 rv  The delay in getting parts is not surprising. The assembly plants weren't the only ones shut down for most of the last few months. I imagine GM-built parts stock is getting pretty low and supplier-built parts aren't being shipped because of payment problems. If GM isn't careful, they might be killed by a thousand tiny cuts called parts shortages. They no longer have the money or aircraft fleet to fly parts to plants. | It's like you read my mind.  |
07-19-09, 08:50 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 91 Allante, 06 SRX (gone) | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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Originally Posted by TSS It's like you read my mind. | We still need to meet for lunch sometime. If you're adventurous, we can meet while the sewers are still under construction. |
07-20-09, 09:19 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): '06 DTS Performance Sedan | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 64 | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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Originally Posted by c5 rv We still need to meet for lunch sometime. If you're adventurous, we can meet while the sewers are still under construction. | Hey...y'all watch out.
If the sewers are under construction...the alligators may be disturbed and on the prowl for lunch also. 
Texas Jim |
07-21-09, 10:34 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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Originally Posted by Superjim Hey...y'all watch out.
If the sewers are under construction...the alligators may be disturbed and on the prowl for lunch also.
Texas Jim | LOL. Not so much an issue in Lansing , Michigan. Greg, I will PM you, sounds good. |
07-21-09, 01:10 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 91 Allante, 06 SRX (gone) | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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07-21-09, 01:21 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2007 Escalade; 2001 SLS | | | | | Re: 08 SRX Cam Timing Problem - BIG PROBLEM
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Originally Posted by c5 rv | Best part: "The owner of the alligator should call the sheriff's department to claim it".
Sorry OP: Has the dealer recieved your parts yet since you last posted? | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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