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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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its dripping coolant from the tank... theres a small nipple on the bottom of it... im not sure if there should be a cap there or hose?? or is it cracked?? anyone of you guys have had this happen to you??
heres a picture of it its on the right hand side above that rubber hose
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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just remove the 2-3 nuts that hold it and flip it up some to see if it is cracked or not
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if its cracked is it ok to plug it?? what is it? just a drain??
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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They will crack over time. Replace it. They cost $50
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there is a plug in sensor on the bottom of that surge tank.From that picture in do not see it plug in
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there is a plug in sensor on the bottom of that surge tank.From that picture in do not see it plug in
its a cover?? i was checking out my buddie's vette and there isn't any caps or covers on it either... looks just like mine
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Get a new one, its easy to replace and you will not have to think about it again.
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i also replace mine and a bought it here

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