 |
02-07-2010, 06:56 PM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 443
|
Found source of the Antifreeze odor.
I had been getting a smell of antifreeze sometimes when starting the car when it was hot. Never noticed it when the engine was cold. But I could never find an obvious leak, drips or any noticeable loss of fluid.
Well the other day I started the car hot with the hood opened and sniffed around for the odor and finally found it. It was the heater hose connectors. Grabbed them tight and pushed while twisting to force them on tighter. After that there has been no more odor of antifreeze.
Hopefully, this info might save someone else the frustration of looking for the cause of antifreeze odor.
I have no idea why GM decided to use such specialized hoses and connectors. Anyone know why?
__________________
1998 Firebird Coupe
Mods: 3.73 Gears, Eaton TrueTrac, PCM Tune, LS1 Aluminum Drive Shaft, Cold Air Intake, 180 Thermostat, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, Moog LCA busings.
My Firebird Projects : Click Here
|
|
|
|
02-07-2010, 07:14 PM
|
#2
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: west orange nj
Posts: 2,415
|
was it a loose hose did you tighten the clamp allso you might have a small crack on the rubber heater hose keep checking the fluid regularly
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2010, 07:48 PM
|
#3
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 443
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj
was it a loose hose did you tighten the clamp allso you might have a small crack on the rubber heater hose keep checking the fluid regularly
|
4th Gen w/V6 don't use regular heater hoses and traditional hose clamps (unfortunately for 4th gen V6 owners). They use a push on plastic special end connector. No clamps, no screws.
__________________
1998 Firebird Coupe
Mods: 3.73 Gears, Eaton TrueTrac, PCM Tune, LS1 Aluminum Drive Shaft, Cold Air Intake, 180 Thermostat, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, Moog LCA busings.
My Firebird Projects : Click Here
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2010, 08:10 PM
|
#4
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,341
|
got a pic?
|
|
|
|
|
02-07-2010, 08:24 PM
|
#5
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: west orange nj
Posts: 2,415
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark42
4th Gen w/V6 don't use regular heater hoses and traditional hose clamps (unfortunately for 4th gen V6 owners). They use a push on plastic special end connector. No clamps, no screws.
|
i didnt know you had a v6 i thought your car was a v8
i only owned third gens
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 07:14 AM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 443
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj
i didnt know you had a v6 i thought your car was a v8
i only owned third gens
|
Not a problem. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Now report to the main office for a beating. 
__________________
1998 Firebird Coupe
Mods: 3.73 Gears, Eaton TrueTrac, PCM Tune, LS1 Aluminum Drive Shaft, Cold Air Intake, 180 Thermostat, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, Moog LCA busings.
My Firebird Projects : Click Here
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 07:18 AM
|
#7
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,341
|
so you don't got a pic?
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 03:31 PM
|
#8
|
|
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,900
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark42
4th Gen w/V6 don't use regular heater hoses and traditional hose clamps (unfortunately for 4th gen V6 owners). They use a push on plastic special end connector. No clamps, no screws.
|
If its just a push on deal, why would pushing it on further fix anything? 
Once it clicks in, isnt that it?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 05:31 PM
|
#9
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 443
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
If its just a push on deal, why would pushing it on further fix anything?
Once it clicks in, isnt that it? |
I don't know. Never took one of these off or put on new, so I just can't say. The SI says to push and twist to put on, and pulll and twist to remove. So it doesn't sound like a snap or click connection. Maybe someone with more experience will chime in.
But I can say its been a few days and still no odor so pushing while twisting made them seal.
__________________
1998 Firebird Coupe
Mods: 3.73 Gears, Eaton TrueTrac, PCM Tune, LS1 Aluminum Drive Shaft, Cold Air Intake, 180 Thermostat, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, Moog LCA busings.
My Firebird Projects : Click Here
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
