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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Leaking radiator...oh boy. Need help!

I pull home last night to reveal my car overheated. Steam comes from under my hood. Radiator is empty...so today I poor more fluid in...and it immedietly starts leaking. Quite a bit, From near the front of the engine (Along where the belt is.)

Anyone know whats going on?

EDIT: 1992 Camaro RS 305, btw.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Car: 1984 z28
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Re: Leaking radiator...oh boy. Need help!

Sounds like 1 of 2 thinks
1. your radiator is toast
2. your water pump is shot
3.one of your hoses blew and you should replace both

Find out where exactly is it leaking from and you'll figure out if you need to replace 1, 2 or 3.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Re: Leaking radiator...oh boy. Need help!

if it's your water pump it will probably be leaking right behind the pulley
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