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Aug 15, 2004 | 10:11 PM

87camaro kid

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From: Brick, NJ

Car: 1987 Z28

Engine: 350

Transmission: Auto

coolint leak

i dont no where to put this but this is my problem a few days ago i noticed a drip from under the dash right by the gas peddles. it drips on to my feet and at first i thought it was just water from rain but i smelt it and it is coolint leaking from under the dash...what is causing this?

Aug 15, 2004 | 10:36 PM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Leaking heater core.

Aug 15, 2004 | 11:41 PM

87camaro kid

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i guess i need a new one then?

Aug 16, 2004 | 12:43 AM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

More than likely.

Aug 27, 2004 | 12:58 AM

Jim Berry

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Car: '86 Trans Am

Engine: LG4

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.70 Posi disc 9 bolt

I don't know why it would leak on the drivers side, usually only on the passenger side. Replace the heater core, or just leave it out until the winter.

Jim.