It pressurizes the system and forces the coolant out of the leak.
Coolant leak issue
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Coolant leak issue
Last year we bought a 2001 Coupe with 62k miles. I recently noticed some coolant on the garage floor. Before I take it to the dealer for a diagnosis what typically are the issues with this engine and the coolant? Is it just old hoses? Water pump? Any help is appreciated. Just don't want to get raked over the coals for something minor.
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Could you give more info on where under the car the coolant is appearing - like under the passenger side by the overflow tank, in front by the radiator, under where the water pump is, etc.?
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It is exactly 35 1/2 inches from the nose of the car and just under the belts more toward the passenger side. Not under the overflow tank.
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Last year we bought a 2001 Coupe with 62k miles. I recently noticed some coolant on the garage floor. Before I take it to the dealer for a diagnosis what typically are the issues with this engine and the coolant? Is it just old hoses? Water pump? Any help is appreciated. Just don't want to get raked over the coals for something minor.
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BW
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check the side tanks of the radiator.
It is plastic and may be cracked.
Might have to look close, (mine was hairline near the top) - wasn't readily apparent until the system was warm and under pressure.
It is plastic and may be cracked.
Might have to look close, (mine was hairline near the top) - wasn't readily apparent until the system was warm and under pressure.
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First off, I'd suggest going to have a mechanic look at it. No offense intended at all, but I get the feeling you're not much of a wrench bender. This is an all-aluminum engine, and not one you want to pop a hose or radiator side-tank, and run the coolant out of. That said, there are a couple possible simple solutions...
1. 3/8" coolant line under throttle body- I've seen a few of these seep enough to create small puddles in the garage- The press-on clamp loosens over time and needs to be replaced with an adjustable one.
2. Water pump weep hole- This signifies big things down the road- Replace it.
3. Check all of your large coolant hose ends- The non adjustable clamps loosen over time, and can be replaced with adjustable ones.
4. Check your radiator side tanks- If they're going bad, it's just a matter of time until they totally go bad. It will be quite a pop, and say goodbaye to all of your fluid.
If you're not 100% comfortable with these checks, have a mechanic check it out- This is an area not to take your time on!
1. 3/8" coolant line under throttle body- I've seen a few of these seep enough to create small puddles in the garage- The press-on clamp loosens over time and needs to be replaced with an adjustable one.
2. Water pump weep hole- This signifies big things down the road- Replace it.
3. Check all of your large coolant hose ends- The non adjustable clamps loosen over time, and can be replaced with adjustable ones.
4. Check your radiator side tanks- If they're going bad, it's just a matter of time until they totally go bad. It will be quite a pop, and say goodbaye to all of your fluid.
If you're not 100% comfortable with these checks, have a mechanic check it out- This is an area not to take your time on!
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First off, I'd suggest going to have a mechanic look at it. No offense intended at all, but I get the feeling you're not much of a wrench bender. This is an all-aluminum engine, and not one you want to pop a hose or radiator side-tank, and run the coolant out of. That said, there are a couple possible simple solutions...
1. 3/8" coolant line under throttle body- I've seen a few of these seep enough to create small puddles in the garage- The press-on clamp loosens over time and needs to be replaced with an adjustable one.
2. Water pump weep hole- This signifies big things down the road- Replace it.
3. Check all of your large coolant hose ends- The non adjustable clamps loosen over time, and can be replaced with adjustable ones.
4. Check your radiator side tanks- If they're going bad, it's just a matter of time until they totally go bad. It will be quite a pop, and say goodbaye to all of your fluid.
If you're not 100% comfortable with these checks, have a mechanic check it out- This is an area not to take your time on!
1. 3/8" coolant line under throttle body- I've seen a few of these seep enough to create small puddles in the garage- The press-on clamp loosens over time and needs to be replaced with an adjustable one.
2. Water pump weep hole- This signifies big things down the road- Replace it.
3. Check all of your large coolant hose ends- The non adjustable clamps loosen over time, and can be replaced with adjustable ones.
4. Check your radiator side tanks- If they're going bad, it's just a matter of time until they totally go bad. It will be quite a pop, and say goodbaye to all of your fluid.
If you're not 100% comfortable with these checks, have a mechanic check it out- This is an area not to take your time on!
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BW
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2001 Coupe 5.7 Air Condition
Ok so the advice I was given about replacing the water pump in my Corvette was spot on and went great.
Now I have another question. Last year I had the AC charged and it worked fine all season. Just took her out this week and the AC is not cold again. So the question is do I keep charging it every year or take it have it fixed. What are the possible causes for losing the Freon from the system? What do I do to fix it assuming it is not serious.
Thank you for your help,
Bill
Now I have another question. Last year I had the AC charged and it worked fine all season. Just took her out this week and the AC is not cold again. So the question is do I keep charging it every year or take it have it fixed. What are the possible causes for losing the Freon from the system? What do I do to fix it assuming it is not serious.
Thank you for your help,
Bill
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I had a problem like that when I bought mine. It turned oiut to be where the hoses attached to the coolant tank, It's not an overflow tank. I took the hoses loose from the tank, put a coating of silicon sealer around the nipples on the tank and plugged them back in. No leak anymore.
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Thanks
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