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bumblebeecamaro · 09-10-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleBlkZL1

I kinda figured that would happen. Thanks for letting us know

It's no biggie since its a small price to pay for me not having any more leaky cap issues like I did with the Roto-fab setup.

*mlee* · 09-10-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

No, that doesn't happen because the Moroso can isn't above the drip pan so water can't drip on the can unless its shot through at an angle with a hose.

Must have happened while driving or some other way. Still need to clean mine off.

bumblebeecamaro · 09-14-2013, 10:40 AM

Okay one minor but a pain in the butt gripe. I'd been smelling coolant all week long and I couldn't figure out why. Turned out the coolant was leaking from the damn D3 tank from the little plug they put in for people that want to install like a drain plug or something like that.

The little plug had barely any Teflon tape which allowed the coolant to slowly leak out. Freaking pissed me off that whoever put that plug in from D3 chinced out by barely using any Teflon tape. I spent a good hour or so rinsing all the damn coolant that had leaked all inside my engine bay.

I was not happy.

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mmarx82 · 09-14-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Okay one minor but a pain in the butt gripe. I'd been smelling coolant all week long and I couldn't figure out why. Turned out the coolant was leaking from the damn D3 tank from the little plug they put in for people that want to install like a drain plug or something like that.

The little plug had barely any Teflon tape which allowed the coolant to slowly leak out. Freaking pissed me off that whoever put that plug in from D3 chinced out by barely using any Teflon tape. I spent a good hour or so rinsing all the damn coolant that had leaked all inside my engine bay.

I was not happy.

Sorry to hear that, just one leaky thing after another for you... Thanks for sharing the info though, I'll make sure once I receive mine to pull the plug and redo the Teflon tape myself.

bumblebeecamaro · 09-14-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarx82

Sorry to hear that, just one leaky thing after another for you... Thanks for sharing the info though, I'll make sure once I receive mine to pull the plug and redo the Teflon tape myself.

Be sure to do that. That damn coolant mess could have been completely prevented had it not been for the carelessness on D3's behalf.

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Bowtie724 · 09-14-2013, 06:06 PM

What coolant is everyone running? I am going to replace the H/E next weekend with the tank and was wondering what everyone is using.

gen=5 · 09-15-2013, 06:39 PM

Hey I spoke to fastlane IN houston the other day and they are building a Heat exchanger for the ZL1 now also.

bumblebeecamaro · 09-15-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie724

What coolant is everyone running? I am going to replace the H/E next weekend with the tank and was wondering what everyone is using.

I used distilled water with one bottle of Water Wetter.

Water Wetter link

Evan@D3PE · 09-16-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Be sure to do that. That damn coolant mess could have been completely prevented had it not been for the carelessness on D3's behalf.

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Nasdaq · 09-16-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Be sure to do that. That damn coolant mess could have been completely prevented had it not been for the carelessness on D3's behalf.

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Evan mine is also leaking at that spot. Please PM me.

Evan@D3PE · 09-17-2013, 09:38 AM

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bumblebeecamaro · 09-17-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasdaq

Evan mine is also leaking at that spot. Please PM me.

Oh boy. Sounds like D3 needs to do a double take in their QC dept.

Evan@D3PE · 09-17-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

Oh boy. Sounds like D3 needs to do a double take in their QC dept.

These are problems unable to realize until the can is actually on a car with hot coolant. When things are built/assembled by hand there is always chance for human error unfortunately but we are taking care of everyone with a proper fix as soon as we can.

Please anybody else experiencing an issue email me directly. Evan@D3PerformanceEngineering.com

bumblebeecamaro · 09-18-2013, 08:30 AM

another update

I reapplied the Teflon a few days ago and yet I CONTINUE to smell coolant. so I checked the plug yesterday and the its still seeping coolant. I couldn't believe it. so today I'm taking the plug out AGAIN and I'm going to use Teflon sealant paste in hopes of getting it to finally seal.

if that doesn't seal then I'm taking the damn thing off and returning my car back to stock. I don't have the patience for all this leaky tank crap that I seem to be plauged with.

09-14-2013, 10:40 AM	#115
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	Okay one minor but a pain in the butt gripe. I'd been smelling coolant all week long and I couldn't figure out why. Turned out the coolant was leaking from the damn D3 tank from the little plug they put in for people that want to install like a drain plug or something like that. The little plug had barely any Teflon tape which allowed the coolant to slowly leak out. Freaking pissed me off that whoever put that plug in from D3 chinced out by barely using any Teflon tape. I spent a good hour or so rinsing all the damn coolant that had leaked all inside my engine bay. I was not happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________

09-18-2013, 08:30 AM	#126
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	another update I reapplied the Teflon a few days ago and yet I CONTINUE to smell coolant. so I checked the plug yesterday and the its still seeping coolant. I couldn't believe it. so today I'm taking the plug out AGAIN and I'm going to use Teflon sealant paste in hopes of getting it to finally seal. if that doesn't seal then I'm taking the damn thing off and returning my car back to stock. I don't have the patience for all this leaky tank crap that I seem to be plauged with. __________________

09-14-2013, 06:06 PM	#118
Bowtie724 Drives: 2000 Camaro SS 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 79 View My Garage	What coolant is everyone running? I am going to replace the H/E next weekend with the tank and was wondering what everyone is using.

09-15-2013, 06:39 PM	#119
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	Hey I spoke to fastlane IN houston the other day and they are building a Heat exchanger for the ZL1 now also.

09-17-2013, 09:38 AM	#123
Evan@D3PE Drives: ISF Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 61	Pm sent