6th Gen ('00-'05): Pop from engine please help ASAP!
#11
07-28-2017, 07:39 PM
That helps a lot. The part you're talking about is the belt tensioner (AKA Accessorie Drive)(AKA Main Drive), coolant passes through it. The hose is one of the heater hoses. I don't see how you could possibly get the bolt out without removing the tensioner, there's not enough clearance between the bolt hole and the firewall to get a drill in there to get a hole in the bolt for an extractor to bite into. The bolt might be galled and not come out anyway. You might be better off replacing the tensioner. Here's a link to the OEM part which I prefer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049Z8JH8...4jjax1vz_b_p20
If you prefer not to spend the extra $, here's a link to aftermarket tensioners:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ensioner,11659
You should also replace the coolant elbows at the other end of the tensioner. Upgrade to the metal ones if the existing ones are plastic, Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-47065H...T2PB4DH1GGTMCC
Here's a couple videos that include how to remove the tensioner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX__c6HZuCQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naSeiPZi5Ts
The cars in the video are not supercharged, but I think the process should be similar. Any of you supercharged guys out there could chime in there if you could add any differences. Not sure if that snout adds a factor or not.
If you prefer not to spend the extra $, here's a link to aftermarket tensioners:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ensioner,11659
You should also replace the coolant elbows at the other end of the tensioner. Upgrade to the metal ones if the existing ones are plastic, Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-47065H...T2PB4DH1GGTMCC
Here's a couple videos that include how to remove the tensioner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX__c6HZuCQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naSeiPZi5Ts
The cars in the video are not supercharged, but I think the process should be similar. Any of you supercharged guys out there could chime in there if you could add any differences. Not sure if that snout adds a factor or not.
#13
07-28-2017, 07:49 PM
My manager's gonna bring his drill he says might fit I'll keep the forum updated. Thanks for all the help !
#14
07-28-2017, 08:05 PM
You're welcome, and good luck.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Adap...pXWH37&vxp=mtr
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Adap...pXWH37&vxp=mtr
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
Last edited by plumbob; 07-28-2017 at 08:09 PM.
#15
07-30-2017, 12:54 PM
You're welcome, and good luck.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. Genuine Adapter 24506322 | eBay
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. Genuine Adapter 24506322 | eBay
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
#16
07-30-2017, 01:39 PM
Here's a diagram and a video that might help.
Diagram: https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-c...-motor-250849/
Video:
Diagram: https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-c...-motor-250849/
Video:
#17
07-30-2017, 06:11 PM
Here's a diagram and a video that might help.
Diagram: https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-c...-motor-250849/
Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3JirT16bsY
Diagram: https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-c...-motor-250849/
Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3JirT16bsY
#18
07-30-2017, 07:04 PM
Be sure to bleed the air out through the bleeder screw on top of the thermostat housing with the engine running and warm. Hopefully you're draing the tap water out and refilling with distilled (de-ionized) water. Tap water contains minerals which can clog passages. Tap water can also cause electrolysis between dissimilar metals. Electrolysis does things like eat holes in radiators and freeze plugs and can contribute to head gasket failure.
#19
07-30-2017, 10:38 PM
You're welcome, and good luck.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. Genuine Adapter 24506322
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
You might also want to replace the hose adapters if you end up replacing. Genuine Adapter 24506322
These are the nipples that are blowing out because the bolt is broken. You'll want two.
Please keep us posted.
http://m.imgur.com/gallery/fLMAVjb
#20
07-30-2017, 10:44 PM
I should also add that once the gauge went that high I stopped the car in my driveway, opened the hood and I didn't smell burning coolant or even feel that much heat so I figured there's a high possibility that the car actually is reaching that temperature but I thought maybe it isn't and the gauge is screwed up