2000 GTP Coolant Leak
jackie-boy
10-23-2008, 11:11 AM
I noticed a plume of steam when I came to a stop. After taking the engine cover off I realized I have a coolant leak just under the supercharger on the front side of the engine (closest to the bumper). The coolant is pooling up around the fuel injectors. I can't seem to find where the leak is coming from as it is very small. Any ideas what it could be?
Thanks!
Thanks!
BNaylor
10-23-2008, 12:22 PM
Do a better visual inspection. Check the two coolant elbows and radiator hoses to include thermostat housing.
Also, possible supercharger or LIM gaskets.
Also, possible supercharger or LIM gaskets.
Highbeamz
10-23-2008, 07:19 PM
I had a coolant leak that pooled between my rear rocker cover and the supercharger...was a LIM gasket leak...sounds like what you may have.
jackie-boy
10-27-2008, 07:24 PM
I think that's what it is. I don't yet have a manual for this car. Anyone ever done this job before? Easy, hard?
Thanks!
Thanks!
tblake
10-27-2008, 07:48 PM
Bob has a writeup in the tips and maintenance subforum about doing LIM gaskets on a 3800. Its not a very hard job, just take your time and make sure to use a calibrated torque wrench.
BNaylor
10-28-2008, 10:25 AM
Anyone ever done this job before? Easy, hard?
Thanks!
Yes.
For a first time DIY job about a days worth of work. First step is to get the supercharger, throttle body and LIM gaskets. Other parts like the two coolant bypass elbows, fuel injector o-rings and consumables like anti-freeze.
We can walk you along so feel free to ask more questions.
Thanks!
Yes.
For a first time DIY job about a days worth of work. First step is to get the supercharger, throttle body and LIM gaskets. Other parts like the two coolant bypass elbows, fuel injector o-rings and consumables like anti-freeze.
We can walk you along so feel free to ask more questions.
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