Home page
SPONSOR AD

Support our Vendors!  |  Advertise Here

Topic: Radiator remove

in Forum: C3 Cooling and Heating Systems


Already a Member?
Login
Not yet a Member?
Register for Free!

Back to top of thread

Radiator remove (16/26)
 9/11/07 7:00pm
ranger3Lifetime Member
Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

North Charleston, SC - USA

Vette(s):
1975 L48 AT AC T-top


Joined: 3/20/2004
Posts: 4176

If you can't find the leak, go to Autozone and borrow a hand pump to pressurize the cooling system. Make sure there is water in the system before placing the pump on the radiator. It doesn't take much pressure, just a few pumps. You will probably hear the leak before you see it. This process has never failed me.

Scott
Radiator remove (17/26)
 9/11/07 7:29pm
zgator
Former Member

Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)


Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

Thats what I'm going to do. I keep forgetting that Autozone does that
Radiator remove (18/26)
 9/12/07 7:32pm
zgator
Former Member

Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)


Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

[QUOTE=aceinthehole]Hi Mike. Maybe the water pump? If you can't locate the exact point of the leak with the engine running, have it pressurized at the local shop. If it is the radiator and you want to handle it yourself, it's not that big of a deal to remove. Disconnect the shroud and slide it back over the fan. Disconnect the hoses and all the goodies atop the radiator ( if it's an automatic remove the oil cooler lines) and it will slide up and out ( its easier w/two people). There are 2 different radiators available for our cars. I upgraded to the 4 row and had to order new rubber mounts, but ,no big deal. [/QUOTE] You are right on the money. It's my water pump.When I go to the Auto parts store am I going to have to say the Corvette word and pay the big bucks or can I just get a water pump for an 82 Impala/ect?
Radiator remove (19/26)
 9/12/07 9:02pm
aceintheholeLifetime Member
Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

Best to stick with the exact application. There are a lot of different pumps for chevy.

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
                             Click to see larger views!

Radiator remove (20/26)
 9/12/07 9:17pm
zgator
Former Member

Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)


Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

Yeah, I somewhat figured that. Maybe someone will have done this and give us some insite. But for right now I'm going to make sure I get the right part. I hate having to take parts back right when I'm trying to install the item I jusy got.
Radiator remove (21/26)
 9/13/07 11:27am
Phill's VetteLifetime Member
Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Apache Junction, AZ - USA

Vette(s):
1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.


Joined: 10/15/2006
Posts: 285

I replaced my water pump last year and used a Stewart High-Flow pump which is said to pump 40% more water, I also installed a High-Flow T-state. This combination has help lower my temp's here in Arizona but still going to go aluminum. If you need to change the pump you may want to consider the above.
Good Luck!
Radiator remove (22/26)
 9/13/07 5:46pm
1969 L46
Former Member

Send Private Message

Jefferson City, MO - USA

Vette(s):
1969 L46 4 Speed Roadster


Joined: 3/9/2007
Posts: 150

A rebuilt water pump that fits an 82 Chevrolet (long style) is the application for your car.  The part numbers for the water pump will cross reference.  That is one of the many parts that is not Corvette specific and you would be better off saying Caprice or Malibu to the parts clerk.
Radiator remove (23/26)
 9/13/07 8:56pm
zgator
Former Member

Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)


Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

Ok, Now I looked at my shop manual for water pump replacement. It's all pretty stright forward until I came to the part where I have to remove the pulley. Is this going to require a special tool?This is defintally a job I'm going to do.Let me know about the removal of the pulley and replacement.Thats one thing about the shop manual that I don't like. They explain it like I'm a certified repair person(not a lot of detail) It's written for someone whos in the business. It's still a good manual tho'
Radiator remove (24/26)
 9/13/07 10:04pm
aceintheholeLifetime Member
Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Manteca, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623

No Worry, the pully will slip right off with the fan and clutch. 4 bolts to remove the fan and everything comes with it.aceinthehole2007-09-13 19:05:58

______________

Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
                             Click to see larger views!

Radiator remove (25/26)
 9/17/07 7:27pm
zgator
Former Member

Send Private Message

Savannah, GA - USA

Vette(s):
1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)


Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936

Thanks. The autozone said the water pump is $30.00. I guess that I should replace my thermostat. He looked it up and said it should have a 190. Is that right? I thought it was maybe 180-185.
Radiator remove (26/26)
 9/19/07 4:13pm
Phill's VetteLifetime Member
Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

Apache Junction, AZ - USA

Vette(s):
1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.


Joined: 10/15/2006
Posts: 285

Don't really want to go lower than a 190 on a stock CFI, the ECM won't like it - has trouble getting in and out of closed loop.
Our Sponsors help support C3VR