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Suzies SS · 02-22-2020, 10:39 AM

Our 2013 SS has a small leak ( coolant ) so small there is no evidence on garage floor. Our local mechanic found it, there is a service bulletin ( PIP4735D ) but even with only 22,000 miles Chevy wont warranty this. Our mechanic is ordering special tools to do the repair, will keep you posted.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-22-2020, 11:11 AM

Is it the leak at the oil cooler block ?? If so I went thru that one too and had to order a tap to clean out the threads where the fitting goes into the side of the block. Not a bad job, I think about an hour is what they charged me..Good luck..

InFiD3ViL · 02-22-2020, 01:22 PM

Mine has a similar issue. Never leaks off the car. It is weeping from around the entire top tank crimp. I knew because you can smell it whenever the car gets hot but I have no other issues with it so far.

Did they tell you where it is leaking from?

Suzies SS · 02-22-2020, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Is it the leak at the oil cooler block ?? If so I went thru that one too and had to order a tap to clean out the threads where the fitting goes into the side of the block. Not a bad job, I think about an hour is what they charged me..Good luck..

Yep, thats the same leak, the service bulletin was from 2102, not bad enough for a re-call I guess.

Suzies SS · 02-22-2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Mine has a similar issue. Never leaks off the car. It is weeping from around the entire top tank crimp. I knew because you can smell it whenever the car gets hot but I have no other issues with it so far.

Did they tell you where it is leaking from?

I had suspicions about that crimp around the tank also, am researching an all aluminum replacement. Kinda pricey but probably a good investment, this will probably be our last car. gettin old

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-22-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzies SS

Yep, thats the same leak, the service bulletin was from 2102, not bad enough for a re-call I guess.

Yea, glad that's all it was. Yea they said they didn't do a recall because it didn't happen on a lot of engines, only some. I was told the tap used to "clean out" the threads in the aluminum block where the fitting goes into came from overseas, lol. I got lucky and 1 of my techs had 1 in his tool box, got it fixed the same day !

BoloYang6 · 02-22-2020, 07:34 PM

Camaro 2012 - Mine leaked at "gear" box - they notice it's from coolant pump (my car overheated alot and there was no coolant and spots on floor) and had to replace it.

airheads · 02-22-2020, 10:43 PM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...t=Coolant+leak

I had the same leak. Be careful, my closest dealer was quoting me $1100.00 to replace the fitting. They were saying they had to remove suspension parts to access it etc. That's when I researched the problem on here and did it myself. It's not hard if you have the right socket and extensions.

Suzies SS · 02-23-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by airheads

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...t=Coolant+leak

I had the same leak. Be careful, my closest dealer was quoting me $1100.00 to replace the fitting. They were saying they had to remove suspension parts to access it etc. That's when I researched the problem on here and did it myself. It's not hard if you have the right socket and extensions.

Have the tools, good work space, However, i'm 73 now an just dont feel like working any more. ( except on my boat )

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-23-2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzies SS

Have the tools, good work space, However, i'm 73 now an just dont feel like working any more. ( except on my boat )

I hear ya there, Im 63 and sometimes just don't want to do the work myself. Like I said before, only took about 30-45 minutes but they charge an hours labor, so shouldn't be too bad, cost me about 150.

rberns · 02-24-2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Is it the leak at the oil cooler block ?? If so I went thru that one too and had to order a tap to clean out the threads where the fitting goes into the side of the block. Not a bad job, I think about an hour is what they charged me..Good luck..

I had the same thing. The engine oil cooler line was cross threaded from the factory. Unfortunately for me I had to replace the entire block.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-24-2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

I had the same thing. The engine oil cooler line was cross threaded from the factory. Unfortunately for me I had to replace the entire block.

Wow, well that sucks, I got luck and they didn't even have to use the tap to clean out the thread, and it wasn't seized up in the block like some folks had..

LsxDoctor · 02-24-2020, 12:28 PM

Save the headache and delete that oil heater. Frees up quite a bit of room too!

02-22-2020, 10:39 AM	#1
Suzies SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: port charlotte, florida Posts: 4	coolant leak Our 2013 SS has a small leak ( coolant ) so small there is no evidence on garage floor. Our local mechanic found it, there is a service bulletin ( PIP4735D ) but even with only 22,000 miles Chevy wont warranty this. Our mechanic is ordering special tools to do the repair, will keep you posted.

02-22-2020, 11:11 AM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Is it the leak at the oil cooler block ?? If so I went thru that one too and had to order a tap to clean out the threads where the fitting goes into the side of the block. Not a bad job, I think about an hour is what they charged me..Good luck.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-22-2020, 01:22 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Mine has a similar issue. Never leaks off the car. It is weeping from around the entire top tank crimp. I knew because you can smell it whenever the car gets hot but I have no other issues with it so far. Did they tell you where it is leaking from? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

02-24-2020, 12:28 PM	#13
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	Save the headache and delete that oil heater. Frees up quite a bit of room too! __________________ GJDM

02-22-2020, 07:34 PM	#7
BoloYang6 Drives: Camaro LT 2012 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New York Posts: 30	Camaro 2012 - Mine leaked at "gear" box - they notice it's from coolant pump (my car overheated alot and there was no coolant and spots on floor) and had to replace it.

02-22-2020, 10:43 PM	#8
airheads Drives: 2011 SS/RS Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: WA State Posts: 6	https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...t=Coolant+leak I had the same leak. Be careful, my closest dealer was quoting me $1100.00 to replace the fitting. They were saying they had to remove suspension parts to access it etc. That's when I researched the problem on here and did it myself. It's not hard if you have the right socket and extensions.