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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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im new here ...i really enjoy spending time on the forum, you guys talk about a lot of helpful stuff...need some help now...i have an 01 z06 and i noticed that water dessapairs form the reserve tank ...and i found the place where it leaks ...right on the side ,close to the battom of the radiator...it seems for me its not a big crack it only leaks trough on hot..so what should i do : should i replace the radiator or try to pach it.?.and how much the new one cost or may be you guys know who has a used one....we'll arange something......thanks
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Radiators are difficult to patch successfully and please don't use any stop leak. Corvettes are strange animals and like to run upwards of 230 degrees so I don't think I'd try patching.

Get a new stock or DeWitts unit and your problem will disappear.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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