Supercharger Problems ('97 Grand Prix GTP)
Fastlane89
03-31-2009, 05:13 PM
Hey everyone, lately ive been noticing an unhealthy whine coming from the belt side of my car...i took a further look in to it and when i opened the supercharger cap (where you put the oil in) and instead of there being a clear liquid, it was almost full to the top with a yellow substance with a red tinge, completely different from when i refilled it only a month ago.
Looking in to my coolant reservoir, i saw that i had almost no coolant left (which was red by the way) which is weird, seeing as i just filled this up as well. I think that somehow the coolant has leaked through a seal in the supercharger and subsequently @#$%^& my car up...has anyone had a similar problem? If so, do you have tips on what parts i need to buy to repair this and any tips on the process itself would be appreciated.
Thanks guys, lets all pray for yet another one of my Grand Prix's on life support.
Looking in to my coolant reservoir, i saw that i had almost no coolant left (which was red by the way) which is weird, seeing as i just filled this up as well. I think that somehow the coolant has leaked through a seal in the supercharger and subsequently @#$%^& my car up...has anyone had a similar problem? If so, do you have tips on what parts i need to buy to repair this and any tips on the process itself would be appreciated.
Thanks guys, lets all pray for yet another one of my Grand Prix's on life support.
BNaylor
03-31-2009, 09:44 PM
The best thing to do is remove the supercharger and do an inspection. You'll need the SC gasket and the two o-rings. Although I've never seen it before I guess it is possible to be sucking in coolant and it is being burned in combustion and due to the pressures seeping past the rotor seals to the snout assembly. Also, consider replacing the LIM gaskets while you are at it.
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