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Karlito · 02-29-2016, 07:28 AM

Hey all!

I'm having issues with the loss of cool water for my 5.7 Z28 Coupe. Levels dropped last week but the water was clear looking. Then on Thursday I saw the water was a bit rusty, so I looked into the water tank and saw the same rusty a** water inside.

So I filled up on Thursday and went to work on friday. Again I see a dripping trail ... drive home 5 pm, and see the water indicator flashed on the dashboard. Again I refill with water this time I see the water temperature indicator rising and rising. I stopped at a gas station and checked the tank. It was quite full, but the engine was so damn hot that when I pulled out the dipstick I burned my finger on the plastic.

Is the flow of water blocked / the flow no longer functions. Is the water pump defective?

I took the bus to work today as I don't want to hurt the engine! Getting a bit worried this could be a costly repair, so if anyone has any ideas what it could be and if I can fix it myself that would be much appreciated !

1Coopgt · 02-29-2016, 11:21 AM

Probably got a air pocket trapped in the cooling system . I would take the car to a garage and have the cooling system bled and pressure tested . You need to find that leak.

02-29-2016, 07:28 AM	#1
Karlito Drives: 5.7 Z28 2dr red Coupe (2001) Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 10	water issues ! Hey all! I'm having issues with the loss of cool water for my 5.7 Z28 Coupe. Levels dropped last week but the water was clear looking. Then on Thursday I saw the water was a bit rusty, so I looked into the water tank and saw the same rusty a** water inside. So I filled up on Thursday and went to work on friday. Again I see a dripping trail ... drive home 5 pm, and see the water indicator flashed on the dashboard. Again I refill with water this time I see the water temperature indicator rising and rising. I stopped at a gas station and checked the tank. It was quite full, but the engine was so damn hot that when I pulled out the dipstick I burned my finger on the plastic. Is the flow of water blocked / the flow no longer functions. Is the water pump defective? I took the bus to work today as I don't want to hurt the engine! Getting a bit worried this could be a costly repair, so if anyone has any ideas what it could be and if I can fix it myself that would be much appreciated ! __________________ the wall just got 10 feet bigger

02-29-2016, 11:21 AM	#2
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Probably got a air pocket trapped in the cooling system . I would take the car to a garage and have the cooling system bled and pressure tested . You need to find that leak. __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.