Resevoir Tank
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Guys.......I just had my upper intake manifold replaced but......im still losing coolant from my tank. I have been checking my radiator but it is always full. Can anyone explain this cuz after shelling out some duckets im pretty pissed.
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Originally Posted by triple18
Guys.......I just had my upper intake manifold replaced but......im still losing coolant from my tank. I have been checking my radiator but it is always full. Can anyone explain this cuz after shelling out some duckets im pretty pissed.
For background on these common problems, please read: http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=38
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If the UIM work was just done, and the parts are carefully disassembled, the new gaskets should be re-usable. Ask which replacement UIM was used, and whether a reduced diameter stovepipe was installed. The longest lasting repairs are effected using GM aluminum -frame LIM gaskets, a metal sleeved UIM, and a reduced diameter EGR stovepipe.
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Originally Posted by triple18
so in other words..i have nothing to worry about?
This engine is notorious for trapping air in the cooling system. We recommend a special fill procedure be used and have included it in Techinfo, for just this reason. You may want to try bringing the car to operating temperature (top radiator hose hot) then opening the bleeder screw on the upper radiator hose fitting at the engine until only coolant (no air bubbles) flows . Rev the engine a bit, maybe to 2000 rpm briefly to encourage movement of air to the thermostat, then bleed it again.
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alrighty...ill keep a check on it. i think i might have to get my water pump replaced soon also. im hearing a rattling noise coming from the passengers side. i looked at all the pulleys while the engine is running but none of them wobble or anything.
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Is there a slight leak coming from the bottom of the waterpump. This will take a close eye as it is in a place that is tough to see.
If you have coolant loss. It is something to be concerned about. Either all the air is coming out as Bill Buttermore mentioned or you have a leak somewhere.
If you have coolant loss. It is something to be concerned about. Either all the air is coming out as Bill Buttermore mentioned or you have a leak somewhere.
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i havent looked at the water pump but im gonna take it back to the shop cuz i looked at the repair ticket and i only saw parts for upper intake manifold and gaskets. they told my pop over the phone that they were gonna do the lower also but they didnt. so we are gonna have a little pow wow.
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Originally Posted by triple18
i havent looked at the water pump but im gonna take it back to the shop cuz i looked at the repair ticket and i only saw parts for upper intake manifold and gaskets. they told my pop over the phone that they were gonna do the lower also but they didnt. so we are gonna have a little pow wow.