JFielder23

Hey guys,
I am having an issue with the extra outlet on the radiator (on the bottom, drivers side). Currently, I am using a bypass cap and clamp to close it off. These do not last very long as the heat and pressure destroy that cap. Is there anything else that works for this issue? I have searched everywhere for a specific part or makeshift fix but no luck. Again, this is for an 02 Camaro SS. I purchased the radiator from O'Reilly and the part number is 432399 for anyone that could use a picture. The outlet in question is on the bottom left.

Thanks!

King Nothing

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LT1 style radiator correct?

This is what I did: drained the radiator, fill the cap that plugs that outlet with JB weld and put it on the outlet, let it sit for 24 hours to harden up and then fill the radiator.
I did that 7 years ago and it never has had an issue. I'll take a pic of it for you if you'd like.

JFielder23

Yes, I believe it is the LT1 style. So, just to make sure I am understanding this correctly...
Just take one of those rubber bypass caps, line the inside really good with JB Weld, then shove that on and let sit?
The JB Weld should keep the antifreeze, temp and pressure from deteriorating the cap I'm guessing.
That seems like a good fix. It would be good for me to go ahead and drain the radiator anyway. The power steering cooler busted in the radiator line a while back and I got a bunch of power steering fluid in there. Still finding some come up in there.

King Nothing

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Line it or fill it, yup that's it. Make sure that let it sit for 24 hours also.

RPM WS6

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Alternatively, you can use a piece of rubber hose with a short bolt/plug stuffed in the other end (obviously must be an interference fit), and then a hose clamp on both ends. I believe someone even installed some sort of drain **** in the hose instead of a bolt (I think this was member LS6427), so you'd have an additional drain port. Either option should be very long lasting, if you don't want to use the JB Weld.

RockinWs6

I used a short piece of heater hose and a threaded plug 2 clamps.

JimTA

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I used the JB Weld on mine but instead of rubber cap I used tube cutter to remove flare and used a 1/2" copper pipe cap that fit perfectly..

Red4Mula

This is what I did, works great.