Mystery Coolant Leak
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6th Gear
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Mystery Coolant Leak
I own a '95 LT1 which that has developed a coolant leak that I am unable to locate. All the hoses are good, as well as the radiator. I have replace the radiator cap as well without sucess. It does appear to be coming from the water pump either as far as I can tell. In addtion, coolant is flowing into the fill tank (near the winshield) from the bottom hose, not the one from the overflow tank. Anyone got any ideas?
Racer
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From: Birmingham AL
Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (eighty_duece)
Welcome to the forum ----
How about some more symptoms. Are there any drips? Location? Quantity? Did you recently flush the system?
I was able to find a small leak by doing a pressure test on the system.
Let us know
Jim
How about some more symptoms. Are there any drips? Location? Quantity? Did you recently flush the system?
I was able to find a small leak by doing a pressure test on the system.
Let us know
Jim
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (eighty_duece)
.. It does appear to be coming from the water pump either as far as I can tell.
Pressurizing the coolant system with a pump might help.
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Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (jimswhite92)
I did have the coolant system flushed last Sept. and it went inot storage late October. At that time there wasn't any leak. Looking under the car, the leak is a steady steam coming off the metal support frame right under the engine. Had a buddy take a look at it who is good with cars (though he likes dodge) and there is just not enough room to look around. We jacked the vette up to get a view from underneth, but no luck.
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Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (jimswhite92)
thanks for the tip on the pressure test. I may just take it to an engine repair shop down the road with a good reputation.
Trying to get it ready for sale. Closing on a house in 30 days. Got to get rid of the toy for now. :cry
Trying to get it ready for sale. Closing on a house in 30 days. Got to get rid of the toy for now. :cry
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Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (Sliding)
Thanks, thought it may have been the water pump, but we could find anything from the front side. Cant get a good look at the back end. I'll have to get dirty next weekend and take a look. Got pretty cold this weekend. Had snow on the ground this morning. I thought winter was over here in Michigan.
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Racer
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From: Las Vegas, Nv
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Re: Mystery Coolant Leak (eighty_duece)
My 90 convertible was doing the same thing last year. It turned ou to be the water pump. It didn't leak all of the time, a pressure check showed everything ok. It usually leaked after the car was shut off and was cooling down.
