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Feb 21, 2012 | 07:56 PM

road dog

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coolent leak

coolent is leaking on the passengers side .I noticed coolent on the floor matt what do you make of this and how can i solve this problem . 98 torch red coupe manual 6

Feb 21, 2012 | 11:20 PM

dlind4

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It sounds like your heater core is leaking. It probably needs replaced. I haven't had the pleasure of doing one on a corvette but I did one on a 1980 camaro and its not fun.

Feb 22, 2012 | 08:32 AM

TOPCATHR

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Feb 22, 2012 | 08:47 AM

Quicksilver Vert 01

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I agree with the others. The heater core is located on the passenger side.

Feb 22, 2012 | 08:16 PM

road dog

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well I guess I'll just bypass it if thats the problem theres not much use for a heater in Miami Fla. I don't think I've ever used it the coldest it ever really gets is mid 50's what you can't live with out here is A/C 84 degrees yesterday thats for the Info.

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Feb 22, 2012 | 08:25 PM

Jnape

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Maybe just a hose connection at the core and not the core itself. Still a bitch to get to...

Feb 23, 2012 | 07:20 AM

dgrant3830

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Leaking from passenger side....where? Front of the engine area? Onto the floorboard in the passenger footwell or outside the car under the passenger side, rear of the engine block? The usual causes of a leak are a failing water pump, cracked surge tank nipple and a crack on the radiator although usually the left side of it.

Feb 23, 2012 | 12:25 PM

corvettebob1

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01

I agree with the others. The heater core is located on the passenger side.

The heater core is not located on the passenger side!
It is located directly in the middle under the evaporator core what you have leaking is most likely a hose.