doing the UIM (Dorman) and LIM gasket soon
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I've read a lot of good tips and info in the threads about this. However I didn't see a source for the antifreeze Elbow that is recommended to be replaced. Is this a dealer-only item? One other question, what is the best way of getting the air out of the coolant system after replacing these? Thanks!
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Woody, Check this in Techinfo http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...=article&k=100
You can find lots of good information there.
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Woody - yours will have 2 plastic coolant elbows...
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#3, in the picture, which will be the one that you have the GM part number for, as well as #1 in the picture. When I tried to get a part number from a local GM dealer for that, they couldn't find one. If you're doing the work, I'd suggest replacing both elbows. The Dorman Help #47065 has both elbows in the package.
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#3, in the picture, which will be the one that you have the GM part number for, as well as #1 in the picture. When I tried to get a part number from a local GM dealer for that, they couldn't find one. If you're doing the work, I'd suggest replacing both elbows. The Dorman Help #47065 has both elbows in the package.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Dick...are you sure 00'* have both elbows? I thought that was early S2'*.
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While we are actually ON the topic, does anyone know a source for aluminum rather than plastic coolant elbows? I have heard them referred to here on BC, but none of my local parts houses know anything about them.
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Woody, you did read the Techinfo article on the UIM/LIM I hope?
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=38
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e=article&k=38
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Bill, so far as I can tell the metal version of the coolant elbow is no more than a myth. I'd love it if someone could prove me wrong on this, but.....don't think so....