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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/7/2007 7:15:06 PM   
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I had 2 more H3's come in with misfire codes and ordered heads for them. Larain60 let me know when you get yours in. It's bad enough I have to tell someone that there cylinder head needs to be replaced But this backorder situation makes it that much more harder to explain. Steve

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/7/2007 7:20:03 PM   
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How long of a wait is it for the new heads?  Is the head the only part that is defective in the engine?  Are Hummer dealers providing loaner vehicles?  Do you think this problem will become a little more widespread?

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/7/2007 8:15:52 PM   
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Hi all, I got a voicemail from my H3 dealer today.  They said my H3 header was replaced and ready to go.

They backordered my part on Jan 10 and Im thinking it took them 2 days of work, so maybe a little less than 1 month on backorder.

Also understand that I was told by GM case manager I was 32 on the list to receive them and they have 1,100 of the headers on backorder.  So Im not sure whether 1100 people on the list (doubtful) or thats what they anticipate having to replace (more likely) over time or within the VIN range.

In any event Im going to pick up my H3 tomorrow and Ill update you all then.

Good luck.

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/8/2007 5:03:08 PM   
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Count me in as one of the many head replacements.  My dealer estimates two weeks for the head delivery and two days downtime.  My head issue is the exhaust side, so I can still drive it.  Mine occurred at 26,500 miles.  Other than that issue there were only three other problems. Noisy marker lights, service 4wd light (turned out to be a chafed wire after 4x service trips) and 4 broken plastic clips holding the luggage screen.  Otherwise I really still do live the vehicle!

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/8/2007 7:55:52 PM   
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Yeah I think I could live in mine too..LOL..welcome

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/8/2007 9:28:16 PM   
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Service update:

Head replaced and the engine now purrs like a kitten.  Power and accelleration seems to be much better than it was the day I bought it new.

My dealer came through big time, and Hummer too.  Going to shoot for extended warranty.

Im glad the Hummer case manager talked me off the ledge when I was waiting for weeks for the part. 

Good luck all.

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/8/2007 10:40:35 PM   
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Glad to hear you're back in the good to go mode again..

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/8/2007 11:07:38 PM   
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Glad to hear it.  Be sure to let us know how the warranty thing works out

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:18:40 AM   
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And good luck to you as well! May you continue to love your little Hummer and have no more real probs with it!  On the warranty thing, I found it was key to be consistant with those calls - until you have that LETTER in your hands!

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:27:06 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: H3X442

I had 2 more H3's come in with misfire codes and ordered heads for them. Larain60 let me know when you get yours in. It's bad enough I have to tell someone that there cylinder head needs to be replaced But this backorder situation makes it that much more harder to explain. Steve


H3X - Do the misfire codes produce regular OBDII codes? I bought one of those fancy shmancy OBDII code readers that I've used on my friends Explorer but not on mine yet.  It has the Database code summary built in.

The reason I'm asking because I've been having some suspicious conditions the past week or two.  I got a new belt tensioner and belt two weeks ago.  Since then (also when the temps dropped from 35 to 0) I have had a few instances (this morning) where the car started to sputter and the idle dropped to about 400-500.  It's been happening every couple of days.  The belt is fine, the tension is fine, but I'm starting to wonder if I'm getting this now.  I have 30k on mine and the manufacturer date is Oct. '05  It's starting to worry me.

Does a misfire cause the Check Engine light to come on, or only produce a code?

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:31:58 AM   
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In most cases, Both to your last Question Mikey..

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:35:15 AM   
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Mikey, I think the issue effects some differently. As I have stated in previous posts (much to the disbelief of some) I NEVER had a check engine light come on in the 2000 miles I drove it on my roadtrip which is when it happened. I got the OnStar report email containing the warning, a constant rough idle, and when I called OnStar to run a diagnostic, all they could say was it showed an "engine misfire code and an emissions isue."

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:46:09 AM   
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Yup.  I remember you saying that.  That's why I asked.  I have a feeling I may finally be coming down with it, which doesnt make much sense considering mine was belt after the supposed date range.  I would like to just blow it off and say it's because the new built may be slipping, but I've driving almost 1000 miles since then and I think that's more then enough for a new belt to wear in.  I'll put the OBD scanner to it later tonight and see what it comes back with.  That's ALL I need now right

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 8:56:55 AM   
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Mikey, your little Hummer isn't a hypochondriac is it?  Boy, you and Killer seem to have the duds of the bunch eh? 

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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 2/9/2007 9:06:41 AM   
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Yeah, but keep in mind, we also drive our H3 more the probably anybody else on this forum.  In 16 months I have put 30k miles on it.  That's ALOT of driving.  If anybody we are the test dummies lol.  I take immaculate care of my vehicles I own and notice things most people wouldn't, and 99% of the time I'm right on the money with it comes to discovering and diagnosing repairs.  With the exception of this on-going differential issue, I've been right every time.  Now that I'm driving 100 miles a day to and from work, I'll really be working this baby lol.

I'll have to post a follow-up later and see if I'm getting any codes back.  I surely hope not.  At least I can bring it in to HummerMike now. I'll probably be his first customer lol.

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