coolant/seafoam question

[FuryCharger]

looked under theengine toda nd a huge wet spot of what i think is radiator coolant. watthe hell is the deal wit that???

what is seafoaming? how do u do it?

[98Camaro3.8]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FuryCharger:
looked under theengine toda nd a huge wet spot of what i think is radiator coolant. watthe hell is the deal wit that???<hr></blockquote>

:eek: That's some spelling! ;)
Was it coolant or just water from the A/C. Could have just been water, which would be completely normal.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FuryCharger:
what is seafoaming? how do u do it?<hr></blockquote>

Sea Foam is used to clean out all the junk that builds up inside your engine. You pour some into your vacuum line and it gets sucked up into the engine. Do a search and you'll find a bunch of posts about it. Many people have been posting about it lately.

[FuryCharger]

naw its definitely coolant or some other thing. its got a distinct smell and drips everytime i park...

[whtefbrd96]

What year is your car if its a 96 or 97 i would almostc bet my paycheck for a week that it is a combination of WATER PUMP and/or Intake/Head Gasket..

Try the water pump first if its antifreeze $40 and about 20 minutes to change if that doenst totally fix it get a few cases of beer the gaskets and prepare to cus alot !!!

[FuryCharger]

it was the damn water pump. dont know hwot to change that myself, looks like ill drop it off at the shop

[whtefbrd96]

IF you havent already dropped it off DONT !!!!! if you are at ALL interested in learing about cars and how to work on them yourself this is a REALLY EASY thing to do and start learing...

Tools needed are.
15mm Socket
12mm(i thinkk)
Wrench
3 inch extension
razor blade

1)Let the motor cool COMPLETLEY
2)Loosen tensioner by pushing counterclockwise.
3)Remove Belt
3.5) Remove water pump pulley ( 4 bolts )
4) Remove both hoses going into and out of water pump ( At this point antifreeze will spill out)
5) Remove the 7-9 bolts holding the pump in ( 2 different sized bolts hold it in )
6) pull water pump off ( takes a litle effort)
7) clean off gasket mating surface down to BARE METAL be EXTRA careful not to gouge the alluminum though!!!!!
8) Replace reversing these directions and fill the coolant back up !!!!

it took me 30 minutes and $40 ..... at most it will take you 2 hours and probally save you $100 !!!!!!!
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[ June 02, 2003: Message edited by: whtefbrd96 ]</p>