Coolant Smell
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Clovis CA
Coolant Smell
that past few days i've been driving my vette to the office. i am noticing a coolant smell. i looked around the engine compartment and can't see anything obvious, and the running temp is fine. i'm curious if there is something with these cars that's a common issue (not like there are any of those!!!) that i can check.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
Look closely around the surge tank. I've had a radiator cap lose its tension and bleed coolant, and the return line to the tank developed a weep. Both were easy fixes.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Melting Slicks
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From: Clayton New Jersey
A couple of months back I had the same problem with my 2000 Coupe mn6. I looked all over and could find nothing on the garage floor. I took it to the dealer they told me the gasket on the water pump housing was defective. Dealer ship told me it was common and replaced the pump/housing and gasket.
If this is the case with your Vette you can check around the thermostat housing you will see a stain and a very small amount of fluid on the lower thermostat bolt.
Good Luck!
If this is the case with your Vette you can check around the thermostat housing you will see a stain and a very small amount of fluid on the lower thermostat bolt.
Good Luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: Akron Ohio
that past few days i've been driving my vette to the office. i am noticing a coolant smell. i looked around the engine compartment and can't see anything obvious, and the running temp is fine. i'm curious if there is something with these cars that's a common issue (not like there are any of those!!!) that i can check.
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