BobP

iTrader: (1)

Does anybody remeber the TSB issued a ways back on '01 Camaro radiator caps?

Mine has developed a tiny leak and I figure I cn forestall any arguments with a copy, but I lost it.

Anyone know where I can get a copy?

Thanks
BobP

rom3

I took my '01 in for this campaign. It is campaign #00105. Unfortunately, my letter states this expires Dec. 31st, 2001. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

BobP

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the campaign number rom 3. I'll give it a shot. Worst case I have to buy it.

BobP

jgkinsofla

Here's the only TSB I saw concerning the radiator cap -

Engine - Running Hot And/Or Loss of Coolant

Bulletin No.: 00-06-02-001

File In Section: 06 Engine/Propulsion System

Date: January, 2000

Subject: Engine Running Hot, Overheating and/or Loss of Coolant (Polish Radiator Filler Neck and Replace Radiator Cap)

Models:
1999-2000 Passenger Cars and Trucks with Composite Radiator End Tank

Condition: Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

^ Engine running hot

^ Engine overheating, and/or

^ Loss of coolant/low coolant message

Cause: The radiator filler neck may have an imperfection in the sealing surface.

Correction

Important: DO NOT REPLACE THE RADIATOR.

Using a piece of 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper backed with a flat piece of wood, polish the filler neck sealing surface using a circular motion.

Replace the radiator pressure cap with a cap of the same part number as shown in the GM Service Parts Catalog.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation: J3020

Description: Cap, Radiator Filler - Replace

Labor Time: 0.2 hr

TA_2001

I have had the cap replaced and I still get
that funny coolant smell, I look in the
filler neck for inperfections..

excellent.

BobP

iTrader: (1)

Thanks jgkinsofla. This didn't show up until 16,000 miles, but I'll keep it in mind.

BobP

jgkinsofla

HAHA - I was reading through the "diagnostic" steps for coolant loss - check this one out:

STEP 2

1. Check for a distorted radiator fill neck.
2. If the upper sealing area of the fill neck is distorted, use a wood block and a mallet to reshape the neck in order to fit the cap.

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE SERVICE MANUAL TELLS THE MECHANIC TO BEAT THE RADIATOR WITH A MALLET!!!

I'm sorry, but this is so rediculous, it's funny. No wonder we think there's a bunch of monkies working at the dealership!!! They're being instructed to beat things with mallets!

OfficerZ28

I remember that recall for the caps...i have an 01 A4. I took it to the dealer and they replaced it no problem...i dont think they polished the filler neck though. and i never saw any change in my temp, or motor performance. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />