scottcolbath Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I pulled the 99 out of the garage this morning to make room for the truck for an oil change. I walked back in to the now empty space where the Vette usually sits, and there was a quarter sized puddle of coolant, and on either side of it, tiny a spray pattern telling me that it was probably slung off a pulley. So, now I get to deal with that after I'm done with the truck. Anyone seen this particular scenario before? S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Centerline of car or under say passenger side frame rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, TheCMSH said: Centerline of car or under say passenger side frame rail? Center. And I'm moving the car back in the garage in a few. I'm going to check again where it's been parked for a couple hours to verify. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just moved it back in the garage and not a drop on the ground was found where it sat for the last couple hours. Not sure what that means at this point. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Probably the water pump gently weeping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, theChad said: Probably the water pump gently weeping. There are worse jobs to do on this car I guess. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, scottcolbath said: There are worse jobs to do on this car I guess. S.C. I just this job about 6 months ago. Cracked radiator... so while it was out, new upper & lower hoses, t-stat, water pump, belts, and all the pulleys. It wasn't a bad job to do by mystelf, especially when everything was out of the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Did mine on the c5 before I sold it, it was a mystery though as it was a small leak I could not find, later bigger crack. Crack kills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I've never had a drop of anything leak until last week and same exact thing! A quarter size drop and it was PINK. 35K miles and this! Oh well, water pump here we come. I don't believe waiting for a disaster is very smart. I just look at it as a learning experience! Maybe we should have a water pump day. I buy parts for no apparent reason anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Look close at the hose clamps. I had a weeper at the surge tank, a new clamp in place of the oem spring clamp was the ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just now, TheCMSH said: Look close at the hose clamps. I had a weeper at the surge tank, a new clamp in place of the oem spring clamp was the ticket You are such a smarty pants! Thanks, I'll check that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 18 hours ago, TheCMSH said: Look close at the hose clamps. I had a weeper at the surge tank, a new clamp in place of the oem spring clamp was the ticket I'm going to have a closer look at mine soon. I just don't have time right now to even get the car up in the air. But if I were a betting man, I'd say this is the water pump. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 19 hours ago, badbobs95 said: I've never had a drop of anything leak until last week and same exact thing! A quarter size drop and it was PINK. 35K miles and this! Oh well, water pump here we come. I don't believe waiting for a disaster is very smart. I just look at it as a learning experience! Maybe we should have a water pump day. I buy parts for no apparent reason anyway. It's all because you don't drive it enough. 35K on an '04 is almost a garage queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 5 hours ago, HOXXOH said: It's all because you don't drive it enough. 35K on an '04 is almost a garage queen. I try but I'm not like you driving all over the country. I do drive it to cruises, car shows, events, grocery store, and CVS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 22 minutes ago, badbobs95 said: I try but I'm not like you driving all over the country. I do drive it to cruises, car shows, events, grocery store, and CVS!! Making Viagra trips are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Extender32 said: Making Viagra trips are you? Rogain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Azmotorhead said: Rogain . . . it's not working. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Fangs Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 11 hours ago, Azmotorhead said: Rogain I gave up on Rogain 20 years ago and Viagra was never needed!!!!!! Maybe someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 10 hours ago, Two Fangs said: Dude, it's a tough crowd here, you know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, badbobs95 said: I gave up on Rogain 20 years ago and Viagra was never needed!!!!!! Maybe someday. BadBoob, You are not BALD, You are Folically Challenged. There's a big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Extender32 said: BadBoob, You are not BALD, You are Folically Challenged. There's a big difference! Wendy wants me to grow it out and have myself a man-bun! And maybe a little pony tail too. Grow my goatee out so I can put a rubber band on it also. Then I'll start wearing socks with flip-flops and get some sleeveless t-shirts to drive the old widows crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 3/4/2017 at 3:46 PM, theChad said: I just this job about 6 months ago. Cracked radiator... so while it was out, new upper & lower hoses, t-stat, water pump, belts, and all the pulleys. It wasn't a bad job to do by mystelf, especially when everything was out of the way! So what brand water pump did you go with? Everything I can find is from China, and even AC/Delco pumps (all made in China now, it seems) are getting bad reviews on Amazon. I'm ready to do this. The tiny drop has turned into an intermittent leak. I'll leave a small puddle once in a while. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 15 hours ago, scottcolbath said: So what brand water pump did you go with? Everything I can find is from China, and even AC/Delco pumps (all made in China now, it seems) are getting bad reviews on Amazon. I'm ready to do this. The tiny drop has turned into an intermittent leak. I'll leave a small puddle once in a while. S.C. I don’t recall which brand it was, but it was all sourced by Frank Dunshee. I’m not sure if he’s still doing the Corvette parts thing anymore tho. Worth a call. 7304 W Villa Rita Drive Glendale AZ 85308-8157 Phone: (602) 938-8895. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcolbath Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 8:26 AM, theChad said: I don’t recall which brand it was, but it was all sourced by Frank Dunshee. I’m not sure if he’s still doing the Corvette parts thing anymore tho. Worth a call. 7304 W Villa Rita Drive Glendale AZ 85308-8157 Phone: (602) 938-8895. I gave him a call. Nice guy, but he's more or less done. S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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