Camaro Coolant Leak????

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Old 03-29-2017, 09:23 PM
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at the least replace the rubber cap.
Alright Im going to buy a petcock to replace that rubber cap tomorrow. And Ill flush out the coolant on Friday. I will update you when I have!

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Old 03-29-2017, 09:25 PM
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also looks like its a radiator for a automatic transmission and i assume you have a manual
 
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by craby
if the car is new to you it would be a good idea to change all fluids and filters. that is unless you have records from the previous owner
This car is pretty old, made in 2000 and I bought it in 2014. I haven't changed/flushed any of the fluids since then other than the oil. I don't think the previous owner dealt with the fluids as well
 
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:28 PM
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thats probly a hose bib, it looks like its not screwed in to the radiator so you may be stuck with a rubber cap.
 
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Originally Posted by craby
thats probly a hose bib, it looks like its not screwed in to the radiator so you may be stuck with a rubber cap.
I don't think autozone sells hose bibs.

Hmm should I get these off of autozone:
Dorman AutoGrade 3 pcs. 3/8 in. black rubber vacuum cap 47395 - Read Reviews on Dorman #47395

to replace he leaking cap and see if I can find a hose bib to connect to the throttle line?
 
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yea it would be a good idea to change all the fluids as you can. coolant, brake fluid, trans oil, maybe rear end gear oil, its not changed often anyways so might hold that to last or when convenient. brakes might be a good thing to look at as well, stopping is good, lol
 
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:35 PM
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yea cap both or get a hose and hook it back up. lol. im surprised it doesnt leak from the tb.
 
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parts store should have various sizes of rubber caps.
 
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by craby
yea it would be a good idea to change all the fluids as you can. coolant, brake fluid, trans oil, maybe rear end gear oil, its not changed often anyways so might hold that to last or when convenient. brakes might be a good thing to look at as well, stopping is good, lol
Yeah I need to do that all that but I am yet to learn on how to replace them lol atm I am researching how to do a coolant flush and hopefully I will get it done by friday.

Also the brake pads do need replacing
I bought front and rear pads
Front and Rear Ceramic Brake Pads Set 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 CAMARO FIREBIRD | eBay

But they did not come with any retainer clips! So I'm trying to find some but autozone does not sell them.
 
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Old 03-29-2017, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by craby
yea cap both or get a hose and hook it back up. lol. im surprised it doesnt leak from the tb.
Hmm im thinking about replacing the rubber cap and buying the hose for that bib(do you what hose might that be called?)

I am surprised as well! Lasted long without it lol!
 


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