Xxyyzz Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Just looking for some advice and tips before I tackle this job. I'm leaking coolant from in front of the passenger wheel. Before I even start taking stuff off can anyone suggest places to look? Known failure points? (thats the front passenger wheel) Thanks in advance for any advice, Mark Gombos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hey Mark, a couple of quick guesses...... Rad cap is shot.?? possibly not holding the poundage its rated for anymore and with little pressure its leaking by over on that side... 2..... rad is too full and its overflowing ? they are not suppose to be filled right to the top leave about 2 inches less filled 3 lower rad hose clamp isnt as tight as it should be and even not driven the sitting pressure will cause it to leak by... just a couple quick guesses buddy..... Darren, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Lower radiator hose. heater hose(s) running from the firewall to the waterpump and intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Other than above...rad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Knight Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 All above or a dog may have took a hike on your tire. Good luck taking care of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 All above or a dog may have took a hike on your tire. Probably one of those dogs that drinks radiator coolant ... just trying to put it back where he found it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Mine only drank it once! as I understand it, it has a naturally sweet flavor, which makes the taste of engine coolant appealing to animals, mostly dogs and cats. They lap-up antifreeze off garage floors because of its sweet flavor. Poor JO-JO.. he went right into renal failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 thanks for all the ideas guys, i will probably tackle it next weekend, as I start a new job this monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 check the water pump. It could be following the lower hose down and dropping off where it meets the radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 check the water pump. It could be following the lower hose down and dropping off where it meets the radiator good check for sure! check radiator well for seam leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 OK fellas. So it is definitely coming from where the lower hose meets the radiator (not where hose meets water pump). I figure taking into consideration the age of the car I will just replace the lower hose and the radiator. I would like a direct fit radiator. Any recommendations? There are so many different rows, thicknesses, cores. I usually use summit or autozone, but anything that you guys recommend I would consider. The car used to have a/c but it didn't work so I pulled it. Can I/should I also pull the AC condenser while I'm in there? -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 did you try tightening the clamp first??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 No! Why would I go and do something smart like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hey Mark, American Eagle Radiator Company and Champion Radiators both are located in California and will save $$ on shipping for you unless they are close by and you can just pick up I don't Know ?? Both sell Rads on Ebaymotors as well in the $152-to $211 range for a 2 core or 3 core full aluminium Rad with 16lb cap included and are a direct drop in and use factory rubber supports as well as top rad plate and American Eagle even looks factory but aluminium. Living down in Cali there with the heat you may want to run a 3 core.... Hope that helps Mark... Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sorry for a delay in response, my friend is visiting from out China (getting his masters over there!) Anyways, the clamp couldn't be tightened so I will be going with the original plan of new rad+hose. Thanks Darren I will look into American Eagle Radiator Company and Champion Radiators. QUESTIONS: What are the two metal hoses above the lower rad hose? Tranny/oil coolers or what? It seems the 3 rows are for 1000+ HP so kinda overkill for my stock setup. Ill probably stick with the 2row -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 So here are my two options form Darren's suggestions what are your guys' opinion: Monte Carlo (70-77) Radiator EC161 EC161 Click to enlarge image(s) Champion All Aluminum Radiator 2-Row Core Cools 500hp Radiator Dimensions: Total: 18 ¼” (19” incl cap) Tall x 33” Wide Core: 16 ¾” Tall x 28 ¼” Wide Inlet: 1 ½” driver Outlet: 1 9/16” pass Tanks: 3” thick Saddle Mount system Transmission Cooler Included Radiator Cap Included Aluminum Shroud is also Available (sold separately) OR Monte Carlo (70-77) AE161 AE161 Click to enlarge image(s) American Eagle All Aluminum Radiator 2-Row Core, 1" Tubes 850hp Rating Core 16 ¾” Tall x 28 ¼” Wide Total 18 ¼” (19” incl cap) Tall x 33” Wide inlet 1 ½” driver side / outlet 1 9/16” pass side Tanks 3” thick Transmission Cooler Included Radiator Cap Included Saddle Mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 yes those are tranny cooler lines, I just had my original 2 row core replaced with a 3 row core, it depends on if your tanks are big enough for the bigger core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I just don't think the 3 core would be necessary on my stock engine. I'd rather save the $ and have a direct fit anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 **BUMP** for which radiator to order (of the two above mainly) and if I should pull my AC condensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-380457/overview/ Sourced from Northern built in IA and a direct drop in. I have one and it keeps my engine cool despite the brutal S/GA summers. Car never gets above 185 even in traffic. Stock fan shroud, heavy duty fan clutch, stock fan and a Stewart Stage II pump with a 180 T-state. If you are leaving your a/c in place you won't need to remove the condenser. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm not planning on leaving the AC in. Thanks for the link. What does a heavy duty fan clutch do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Heavy duty fan clutches are used on vehicles with a higher demand for airflow, ie Montes with deep shrouds and fans that are a ways back from the radiator. Once engaged H/D fan clutches turn the fan at a higher shaft speed than a light duty and most a/c equipped Montes s/b and b/b came with HD F/C. Hayden makes a nice HD unit. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for the advice David, but I think I will end up with the American Eagle. Proper fitments/direct drop in and still a really good price. -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i got the champion 2 row one and it dropped right in..no mods needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I emailed Champion because they sell Champion and American Eagle, and they said AE was better cooling for the $. And only 20$ more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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