[Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks!
Hi Guys, My new in 2006 radiator has a small leak and Sunday, while attending the big Orange Circle car show, it became obvious that my heater core is leaking. Coolant soaked the padding between carpet and firewall, wetting my son's foot. Tonight I snipped the radiator cap to stop pressure from building so I can drive about 100 miles to four Southern California car shows this weekend. Now what? Replace the (original) heater core and repair the radiator? I really know the answer, one should not have to ask the list, one should just bite the bullet and Get 'er done. Dennis McGillis 1965 Malibu SS-350 1953 3100 in WA
Re: [Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks!
Dennis, Guess you could bypass the heater core if you want but plannin to change it seems to be a no brainer. I would be more concerned with a leak in a 3 year old radiator. Is it a stock style unit or an aftermarket type? --Original Message-- From: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com Sender: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net To: Chevelle List ReplyTo: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com ReplyTo: Chevelle List Sent: Apr 21, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks! Hi Guys, My new in 2006 radiator has a small leak and Sunday, while attending the big Orange Circle car show, it became obvious that my heater core is leaking. Coolant soaked the padding between carpet and firewall, wetting my son's foot. Tonight I snipped the radiator cap to stop pressure from building so I can drive about 100 miles to four Southern California car shows this weekend. Now what? Replace the (original) heater core and repair the radiator? I really know the answer, one should not have to ask the list, one should just bite the bullet and Get 'er done. Dennis McGillis 1965 Malibu SS-350 1953 3100 in WA Thanks, Dan -- Sent using BlackBerry
Re: [Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks!
Hi Dan, The radiator is a stock 3-row from Truck Shop in Orange, CA. The price was good but a leak developing when two years old is very disappointing. The original heater core leaking at 44 years old is not so bad. You're right, I could bypass the heater but the real fix is to replace it. I converted the 16 PSI pressure cap into a 0 PSI cap which should slow both leaks. Thanks, Dennis - Original Message - From: Dan Solomon dansolo...@msn.com To: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com; Chevelle List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks! Dennis, Guess you could bypass the heater core if you want but plannin to change it seems to be a no brainer. I would be more concerned with a leak in a 3 year old radiator. Is it a stock style unit or an aftermarket type? --Original Message-- From: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com Sender: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net To: Chevelle List ReplyTo: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com ReplyTo: Chevelle List Sent: Apr 21, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Coolant Leaks! Hi Guys, My new in 2006 radiator has a small leak and Sunday, while attending the big Orange Circle car show, it became obvious that my heater core is leaking. Coolant soaked the padding between carpet and firewall, wetting my son's foot. Tonight I snipped the radiator cap to stop pressure from building so I can drive about 100 miles to four Southern California car shows this weekend. Now what? Replace the (original) heater core and repair the radiator? I really know the answer, one should not have to ask the list, one should just bite the bullet and Get 'er done. Dennis McGillis 1965 Malibu SS-350 1953 3100 in WA Thanks, Dan -- Sent using BlackBerry
