92 Cutlass supreme 3.4L Spaying Coolant--PLEASE HELP!!

[cutlassthatstalls]

I parked my car for a couple months because I was broke and since Ive been trying to make it road worthy Ive put on 4 new/used tires and a new battery, which are understandable, but now my car is spraying antifreeze from underneath the radiator from one of the two metal lines running from underneath on the drivers side. It also has an air leak where the exhaust first connects to the engine. Does anyone know the work required to fix that and how much it might cost me?
Thanks


P.S. Please help GTPDAD!!

[cutlassthatstalls]

Oh and does anyone know the correct name for those two metal lines?

[jd-autotech]

not sure what lines your talking about but the exhaust leak is probably just a donut gasket it will cost around 75-100 bucks at your local exhaust shop

[theragtopguy]

Are you referring to the transmission fluid lines? If you're leaking coolant there than you probably need a new radiator, purchased on line would cost around 125 bucks. Donut gaskets are cheap to buy, cost labor money to install.

[cutlassthatstalls]

where are the tranny lines because that may be the case? are they thin and metal? I believe 1 may enter the radiator im not sure ??
please help me
thanks

[mrstg65]

On my 1993 Cutlass 3.3 litre the tranny lines are on the passenger side. This is the case with all GM cars I have ever owned. There is an A/c line on the driver's side but this enters the condenser in front of the radiator. What color is the fluid that is leaking? If you are sure it is coolant and both hoses are intact it sounds like the radiator. Depending on how much you want to invest you could try stopleak...but I don't recommend it.

[theragtopguy]

Good point about the fluid. If it's red then it's tranny fluid in that area. This could be a real simple fix like tightening the line or clamp.

Just follow the lines that should confirm tranny cooler lines.

I suggest that you get a repair manual that has pictures since you appear to be a novice.

Then get back to us with more data.

[cutlassthatstalls]

Originally Posted by mrstg65

On my 1993 Cutlass 3.3 litre the tranny lines are on the passenger side. This is the case with all GM cars I have ever owned. There is an A/c line on the driver's side but this enters the condenser in front of the radiator. What color is the fluid that is leaking? If you are sure it is coolant and both hoses are intact it sounds like the radiator. Depending on how much you want to invest you could try stopleak...but I don't recommend it.

Ok those are the lines. They're on the driverside more or less below and slightly behind the headlight. What is the technical part name for this and how hard is it to fix, is it possibly a DIY job? Stop leaks are almost non existant now compared to before, especially for radiators, i guess because they all fuck up you cars in the long run, but nevertheless do you know the best one to use if I choose that method?

[cutlassthatstalls]

Originally Posted by theragtopguy

Good point about the fluid. If it's red then it's tranny fluid in that area. This could be a real simple fix like tightening the line or clamp.

Just follow the lines that should confirm tranny cooler lines.

I suggest that you get a repair manual that has pictures since you appear to be a novice.

Then get back to us with more data.

Some people get angry when you treat them like children, but I am an extreme novice so I take no offence, I was proud because I hooked up a CD player and removed the back seat to get in my trunk to get my ignition key LOL

Whats a service manual?