coolant leak
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coolant leak
I have a coolant leak in my 2005 Z51 mt. It looks like it is coming form the left tank but I cannot see where exactly. I want to take it out and have it tested. The service manual says discharge the a/c and remove the condencer first.
Does anyone know if I can get it out without removing the condencer ?
Also who supplies good performance radiators.
Thanks for any help.
Does anyone know if I can get it out without removing the condencer ?
Also who supplies good performance radiators.
Thanks for any help.
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Disclaimer: I haven't done it so all I can do is pass on what others here have posted. 
Most seem to replace the OEM with a DeWitts all aluminum unit. Apparently the cost difference isn't that great.
Here are some threads that should help you. Looks like you don't "have to" disconnect the A/C but there is a little disagreement on how easy or hard it is to accomplish. Anyway, look through all of these, all of the posts and I think you'll be able to figure it out. Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-radiator.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...r-removal.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579927019-post4.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-radiator.html
Most seem to replace the OEM with a DeWitts all aluminum unit. Apparently the cost difference isn't that great.
Here are some threads that should help you. Looks like you don't "have to" disconnect the A/C but there is a little disagreement on how easy or hard it is to accomplish. Anyway, look through all of these, all of the posts and I think you'll be able to figure it out. Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-radiator.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...r-removal.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579927019-post4.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-radiator.html
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I have a coolant leak in my 2005 Z51 mt. It looks like it is coming form the left tank but I cannot see where exactly. I want to take it out and have it tested. The service manual says discharge the a/c and remove the condencer first.
Does anyone know if I can get it out without removing the condencer ?
Also who supplies good performance radiators.
Thanks for any help.
Does anyone know if I can get it out without removing the condencer ?
Also who supplies good performance radiators.
Thanks for any help.
You might like to give that a try before dismantling everything so you're absolutely sure,
A Youtube video I made on pressure testing coolant system for leaks.
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Thanks very much for the links Rick. Mine is busted on the front left near the top just like everyone said in the discussions. I will check out that aluminum radiator they mentioned. It looks as if I can get it out without removing my condencer. Thank again for the links. I did a search
on this forum but no results for radiator in C6 tech.
on this forum but no results for radiator in C6 tech.
