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road dog 02-21-2012 07:56 PM

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

dlind4 02-21-2012 11:20 PM

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.

TOPCATHR 02-22-2012 08:32 AM

: iagree:

Quicksilver Vert 01 02-22-2012 08:47 AM

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

road dog 02-22-2012 08:16 PM

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.:cool:
98 torch red coupe M6

Jnape 02-22-2012 08:25 PM

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

dgrant3830 02-23-2012 07:20 AM

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.

corvettebob1 02-23-2012 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01 (Post 1580081020)
I agree with the others. The heater core is located on the passenger side.

:nono::nono:
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.:woohoo:
99% Of the time a heater core will leak into the interior on the passenger floor and you will smell the coolent when the heater comes on.:eek:
Ask me how I know........:ack:

Quicksilver Vert 01 02-23-2012 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by corvettebob1 (Post 1580091901)
The heater core is not located on the passenger side!
It is located directly in the middle under the evaporator

Hey you're right Bob. I must have been thinking about that easily clogged plenum drain. Thanks for the correction. :thumbs:


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