Radiator blew
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Car: 89 GTA, 84 T/A
Engine: L98 stock, Carbed 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Radiator blew
Something went wrong with my cooling fans, which I haven't tracked down yet. Causing the car to overheat while sitting, and blowing the radiator.
Do I need to worry about coolant having gotten mixed in with the transmission fluid?
Do I need to worry about coolant having gotten mixed in with the transmission fluid?
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Car: 1985 Z28
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Re: Radiator blew
Probably not. I'm assuming by "blowing the radiator" you mean it boiled over, but even if it cracked its unlikely to have damaged the cooler lines inside. Just pull the tranny dipstick and it's nice and red and not frothy you are good.
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Re: Radiator blew
Not sure what you mean by "blowing the radiator," but unless it literally exploded due to a crash or some other physical damage, splitting the core and frame, the trans cooler section was probably unaffected. It's easy enough to check---pull the trans dipstick and have a look. If the trans fluid proves to be contaminated, it's not a big deal to drop the tranny pan and replace the fluid and filter.
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Re: Radiator blew
I would have responded sooner but got busy, and was unable to get out and take a picture.
Do you think it damaged the transmission cooler section, allowing the fluids to mix?
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Re: Radiator blew
Oh, it is unlikely your auto tranny cooler was damaged. Regardless, check the oil in the tranny to see. Should look like cherry syrup on a snow cone. If it is milky or foamy or dark brown, time for a change.
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