1996 rs convertable
#21
Just tried a pressure test for the coolant system and i did not see any leaks im gonna try some of the bar leak for the coolant and see how that goes Special thanks to CPLthomas, A good friend of mine and prolly the most knowlegable car guy i know especially when it comes to camaros. how do i get to the rear plus in this car? do i have to put it up on a lift? its the 3800 S II engine. Looks like its gonna be a pain!
#24
dont use stop leak in your car. just covers the problem up for a short time and can clog the radiator and/or the heater core and make the heat transfer in the block less effective. u need to leave the pressure tester on there for an half hour or more and see if it losses presure over time. also lets the fluid have time to show its ugly self.
Last edited by craby; 09-07-2009 at 03:24 PM.
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Just tried a pressure test for the coolant system and i did not see any leaks im gonna try some of the bar leak for the coolant and see how that goes Special thanks to CPLthomas, A good friend of mine and prolly the most knowlegable car guy i know especially when it comes to camaros. how do i get to the rear plus in this car? do i have to put it up on a lift? its the 3800 S II engine. Looks like its gonna be a pain!
Never use stop leak.
#28
That's what I meant when I said to pressure test the coolant system. Its not to see if coolant leaks but to see if the system will hold pressure for an extended period. NEVER USE STOP LEAK!!!! it causes more problems than it solves. Also the plug and wire price sounds a lil much to me too, you should call around and get a few more quotes.
#29
intake manifold
Ok i sprayed and wiped down the engine today let it dry for bout 5-6 hours then took a nice drive down the backroads when i popped the hood i did not see any leaks it was a little moist but no leak. Im thinking the mechanic who i had look at it might of ttried to take me seeing as there was a brand new jug of coolant opened and on his work bench. Coincidence IDK ? but im not finding any leaks now. this weekend when i chang ethe plugs and wires im gonna do a compression test what numbers should i be looking for and how exactly do i do it. i know that you pull 1 plug at time screw in the tester and then do i turn it over or ? how long do i let it run if so ? and what should i be seeing across the board. should be the same for all cylanders correct? thanks again guys for the advice and help. As always
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