Oil pump gears and AC issues.

[Wriggly]

21,000 miles on my car in 17 months of ownership including winter. Daily driver. Its driven every single morning even when it was -20F outside with wind chill. Lots of days where oil temp never goes above 165 even after an hour of driving (this is with taping all the front grills with the exception of small opening).

No issues with the engine or OPG whatsoever. Did an oil change after the cold, lab results are spotless. Oil consumption is actually lower now (2000 miles per 1 qt vs 1250 miles before).

AC did fail in 6000 mile mark but it has been fine since.

This is actually THE most trouble free car I have ever owned. In 21,000 miles, car went to service just once and that was AC. All my other cars, all BMW M cars before, which i thought were trouble free, would go to the service for small issues every few months like cigarette lighter port going bad, windows not working, trunk springs going bad, etc. I never had major issues with those M cars and I drove them hard but they would still have things broken here and there. GT350 on the other hand is bullet proof.

It sits in my garage now covered with probably several microns thick road salt

Was wondering what happened to you the last few days. Thought maybe you were done in by one of those Nor'easters you guys have had this year.

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[rick81721]

AC did fail in 6000 mile mark but it has been fine since.

What are these AC failures I've been reading about? The only issue I've noticed so far (only 4800 miles, 5 months) is when I had the AC on in Florida it seemed that some times the blower fan would speed up and then slow down. Is that a prelude to bad things in the future? Haven't had the heater or AC on since back in NJ.

 

[nastang87xx]

What are these AC failures I've been reading about? The only issue I've noticed so far (only 4800 miles, 5 months) is when I had the AC on in Florida it seemed that some times the blower fan would speed up and then slow down. Is that a prelude to bad things in the future? Haven't had the heater or AC on since back in NJ.

My AC unit seized up and threw the belt. Big ol' puff of smoke coming out of the car on the freeway when it tore up the belt. Talk about embarrassing. I'm taking my car in tomorrow morning.

 

[Epiphany]

This is ridiculous.

 

[autobahnGT350]

My AC unit seized up and threw the belt. Big ol' puff of smoke coming out of the car on the freeway when it tore up the belt. Talk about embarrassing. I'm taking my car in tomorrow morning.

That happened today? Dang. The last time I threw a belt is when I replaced a cam in my C5 Z06 cruising the autobahn and the coolant hose was cut as a result. Don’t remember what belt because I had it towed and sold it later. Something about modding cars and stuff like this happening, but when stock and it happens, makes you say hmmmm. Geez. Mine has been I the shop twice for AC issues, once AC electronic module not wired or something about a wire loose, as it was intermittent, second time an evaporator or something of that nature. Hope you get her fixed.

 

[nastang87xx]

That happened today? Dang.

No, earlier in the year. Just getting to it now...if that makes any timely sense. :doh:

 

[nastang87xx]

This is ridiculous.

Mustangs, F150's, and Focus ST's. It's awful. Guess every car has its thing though.

 

[Muligan]

This is ridiculous.

You're tellin' me..... it's all got me so worried that I'm trading my current 350 in for one without A/C. :doh:

 

[oregongt350]

AC Issues

These seem to be the two most consistent failures of this otherwise fantastic car. Do either of these gremlins give you concern or do you just keep your fingers crossed? It sounds like there should be a recall for these two items.

Had my AC issues no biggie took 2 days to get parts fixed and performs
like it should.

As far as oil pump gears there was a member of this forum who was adamant about pump gear failure, he swore they were inferior, he eventually got banned
for something ??? I miss his posts he was very knowledgeable.

:ford::ford::ford::ford:

 

[nhgaudreau]

To say that your OPG have failed is a little premature at this point.....

Just confirmed. OPG. Needs new engine :(

 

[nastang87xx]

Just confirmed. OPG. Needs new engine :(

Would you be willing to post the service notes? I'd be interested to see what they exact said.

 

[JCSIX13]

Would you be willing to post the service notes? I'd be interested to see what they exact said.

Me too!

 

[H6G]

Would you be willing to post the service notes? I'd be interested to see what they exact said.

Me three.....

I would be curious to see the service advisor’s notes.....

 

[nhgaudreau]

Would you be willing to post the service notes? I'd be interested to see what they exact said.

For sure, I'll see what I can get out of them.

 

[rushca01]

I would love to know the failure rate, gives me a little anxiety. I know “forums” can be the best worst thing but it makes me feel like my car is a ticking time bomb! I’m sure it will be fine and I’ll drove the hell out of it...to make my self feel better I googled LT1 failures the other day...yep they fail too.

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