Coolant Leak from Reservoir Tank

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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Ill post some pictures of the top, it looks like its sagging and when I pull on it from the back it looks like I think should look. Do you think I can glue the bottom & top layer together at the back by the window so that it won't keep on getting pulled up causing it to be loose?

As for the Reservoir Tube, I think i will try to use a longer rubber hose from the radiator so it meets a little closer to the reservoir tank.
 
Old Oct 26, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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I don't think that would work as the I believe they need to be separate for when you put the top down.
 
Old Oct 27, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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ya that wont work GA is right they need to separate have you looked into a new top this site is pretty good and from what i see cheep
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/co...Camaro-1994-02

theres also a how to here
https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02-general-41/how-convertible-top-replacement-long-37312/
 
Old Oct 29, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Here are some pictures of my Camaro, first Camaro I've had and I am loving it.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Very nice.
A buddy of mine recently visited a nearby junkyard and called to say that they just got a 94 convertible in the same red color as mine. Gray/black interior also. He said the car wasn't wrecked or trashed and was complete.
What I really need to do is *STAY AWAY FROM THAT JUNKYARD* because if I bring it home I will be sleeping in it and 1)Camaros are fun to drive but not so much fun to sleep in 2)temps are now dropping into the high 30s here at night and, well, you get the idea...
 
Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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YES MY COOLANT TANK HAS a BIG hole worn into from where it contacts the metal part of the body where it sits under the battery. i wonder if its a typical problem or if mine was loose or something
 
Old Oct 29, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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I've been wondering if it's possbile to just use an aftermarket one and put a regular battery try in that spot? I haven't looked at it personally, but I've seen some overflow canisters that looked like they would fit where the stock cap/tube run. And then there are a ton of different battery trays, billet, alum, plastic that you can get that would work.
 
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Chivas1
I was thinking it was the reservoir tank but wasn't sure if it could be something else causing the leak. I see a little coolant under the battery & on the side. I will check the hoses & get under the car today & see if I can spot where the leak is coming from. what type of oil do you use for transmission? or do you not recommend changing??

Thanks for your quick reply

I know this an old post but want to reply in case anyone else has the mystery leak.

I tried to blow air through the overflow hose to make sure it wasn't clogged and the air/coolant blew out of a small hole in the aluminum tubing (discontinued part # 10188032) This will let the coolant leave the radiator but will allow air to be sucked back in, in place of coolant. I used some penetrating oil to loosen up the old tubing from the rubber grommet (discontinued part # 10213669) without damaging it.
My plan is to bend some stainless steel tubing to replace the overflow tube.
 
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