C5 Radiator
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C5 Radiator
I have been battling cooling issues lately. Today I noticed a rusty brown area where the top radiator hose enters the radiator. I have replaced everything but the radiator. Do you think that brown area is blow back out of the radiator meaning the radiator is bad? I can get a new one for $200 and would like to make sure that is the problem.
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Clean the area off thoroughly. Start car and bring it up to temperature. Check area to determine if hose is loose or if you have a crack in the radiator, it will be apparent. What is status of coolant - if it's brown, you are way past time to change.
The biggest cause of overheating problems is clogged AC condensor and radiator fins. Vettes are bottom breathers and suck up a huge amount of junk. Make sure everything is CLEAN. There are numerous threads on cleaning - search ---
The biggest cause of overheating problems is clogged AC condensor and radiator fins. Vettes are bottom breathers and suck up a huge amount of junk. Make sure everything is CLEAN. There are numerous threads on cleaning - search ---
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If is a brown sludge in the expansion tank..well you got big issues. It means someone mixed coolants or used tap water top up. The coolings system is corroding away! Lots more than a radiator to fix. Just pray that is not the case. Good luck, Rob
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Clean the area off thoroughly. Start car and bring it up to temperature. Check area to determine if hose is loose or if you have a crack in the radiator, it will be apparent. What is status of coolant - if it's brown, you are way past time to change.
The biggest cause of overheating problems is clogged AC condensor and radiator fins. Vettes are bottom breathers and suck up a huge amount of junk. Make sure everything is CLEAN. There are numerous threads on cleaning - search ---
The biggest cause of overheating problems is clogged AC condensor and radiator fins. Vettes are bottom breathers and suck up a huge amount of junk. Make sure everything is CLEAN. There are numerous threads on cleaning - search ---
Determine if you have a leak first, then if not, have the radiator checked for blockage.
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