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Irocz2818 · 09-08-2021, 06:02 PM

Hello everyone
I am wondering if anyone would have an idea on what is overheating on the car I do hear and see smoke coming from the back of the engine block just don’t really know what goes back there my car is a Camaro V6 I will attempt to upload a video to have a better view in what I’m seeing TYIA

Irocz2818 · 09-08-2021, 06:04 PM

https://youtube.com/shorts/LZW6m5I2HOw?feature=share

Pearlj10 · 09-09-2021, 11:23 AM

It looks like you have a coolant leak to me. There’s a coolant outlet pipe shown as #16 in this diagram that other members have had leak issues with. I’d start there but also check all upper/lower radiator hose clamps, the overflow hose, etc. Also check your coolant level immediately. Given what’s going on, I’d check the level in the overflow bottle and take the plastic engine cover off, remove the coolant cap by the power steering pump, and see what the coolant level is in the block. Is the car throwing any codes at this time?

Dave-G · 09-09-2021, 04:51 PM

It's my understanding that the gaskets at the water pump can fail. That could explain the steam from the back of the engine, and loss of coolant.

Rock-It Man · 09-10-2021, 12:50 PM

If your cooling system is not pressurized, the boiling point of the coolant goes down and you will overheat.

Since you can see steam escaping the system, you have that problem. Even if you keep adding coolant, your car will continue to overheat and lose coolant.

Mouse330 · 09-22-2021, 02:36 PM

Thermostat housing is back of engine on passenger side.
Probably leaking

2011RS73 · 10-04-2021, 03:08 PM

Also check your coolant temp sensor. My water pump was leaking and after we changed it the coolant temp sensor went out. Was driving with new coolant full and the temp ran up to hot and said the car was overheating. Disconnected it for a few hours til i got a new one and problem solved.

09-09-2021, 11:23 AM	#3
Pearlj10 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Az Posts: 367	It looks like you have a coolant leak to me. There’s a coolant outlet pipe shown as #16 in this diagram that other members have had leak issues with. I’d start there but also check all upper/lower radiator hose clamps, the overflow hose, etc. Also check your coolant level immediately. Given what’s going on, I’d check the level in the overflow bottle and take the plastic engine cover off, remove the coolant cap by the power steering pump, and see what the coolant level is in the block. Is the car throwing any codes at this time? Attached Images

09-08-2021, 06:02 PM	#1
Irocz2818 Drives: 2018 camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8	2012 Camaro V6 overheating Hello everyone I am wondering if anyone would have an idea on what is overheating on the car I do hear and see smoke coming from the back of the engine block just don’t really know what goes back there my car is a Camaro V6 I will attempt to upload a video to have a better view in what I’m seeing TYIA

09-08-2021, 06:04 PM	#2
Irocz2818 Drives: 2018 camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8	https://youtube.com/shorts/LZW6m5I2HOw?feature=share

09-09-2021, 04:51 PM	#4
Dave-G Drives: 2011 RS/2LT- manual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ct. Posts: 107	It's my understanding that the gaskets at the water pump can fail. That could explain the steam from the back of the engine, and loss of coolant.

09-10-2021, 12:50 PM	#5
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,027 View My Garage	If your cooling system is not pressurized, the boiling point of the coolant goes down and you will overheat. Since you can see steam escaping the system, you have that problem. Even if you keep adding coolant, your car will continue to overheat and lose coolant.

09-22-2021, 02:36 PM	#6
Mouse330 Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: MA Posts: 239	Thermostat housing is back of engine on passenger side. Probably leaking

10-04-2021, 03:08 PM	#7
2011RS73 Drives: Chevy Camaro RS and SS Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Altamonte Springs, Fl Posts: 6	Also check your coolant temp sensor. My water pump was leaking and after we changed it the coolant temp sensor went out. Was driving with new coolant full and the temp ran up to hot and said the car was overheating. Disconnected it for a few hours til i got a new one and problem solved.