What's this and is it in backwards?
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What's this and is it in backwards? In trying to troubleshoot another problem (see my blown fuse question in the General Maintenance forum) I noticed this pipe in the cooling system (upper radiator hose) in my 2002 Z28. It looks to me like it's installed backwards; the end labeled "RADIATOR" is on the engine end of things and vice versa. What is it, what does it do, and what are the ramifications of it being installed backwards? To the best of my knowledge, the car has been running fine with it installed as is (ignoring the electrical problem that appeared over the weekend, that is).
As brief background, the front clip on the car was replaced before I bought it due to an accident. I don't know the extent of the damage from that accident, but aside from a few minor creaks and groans the car has been excellent for me. It currently has about 22K miles, about 10K more than when I bought it last fall. I mention this because if it is backwards, it most likely wasn't a factory error.
Any help on my other question is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
As brief background, the front clip on the car was replaced before I bought it due to an accident. I don't know the extent of the damage from that accident, but aside from a few minor creaks and groans the car has been excellent for me. It currently has about 22K miles, about 10K more than when I bought it last fall. I mention this because if it is backwards, it most likely wasn't a factory error.
Any help on my other question is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
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Maybe I'm blind, but I don't see arrows, just a single word on each end: RADIATOR on the left end, closest to the water pump, and ENGINE, on the right end closest to the radiator. Seems backwards. Also seems like if they took the time to label it that there must be a reason. Not doubting you -- just a bit confused. 
It is backwards. Don't think it will hurt anything though. The power steering cooler lines are connected at the bottom to 2 nipples. With it being backwards it may make those 2 small hoses not fit properly or have to much slack. Just make sure they aren't rubbing on anything and you'll probably be ok.
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Originally Posted by HavATampa
It is backwards. Don't think it will hurt anything though. The power steering cooler lines are connected at the bottom to 2 nipples. With it being backwards it may make those 2 small hoses not fit properly or have to much slack. Just make sure they aren't rubbing on anything and you'll probably be ok.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
My car doesn't have one, but my friends 02 does. When did they start using them? Was it an option?
http://www.geocities.com/david.l.eva...marostats.html 1999 options
http://www.geocities.com/david.l.eva...marostats.html 2000 options
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FWIW, swapped the cooler end for end tonight and at least THAT was easy. If anyone reading this knows ANYTHING about electronics, please check out my update in the thread I linked to in my first post. I've gotta get this car back on the road ASAP!
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Oh yeah, I forgot. The power steering cooler option came stock on the SS and the WS6 models only....I think. Not all models got it. Not sure if you could special order it or not.
Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I never knew that was a PS cooler untill now. 
My car doesn't have one, but my friends 02 does. When did they start using them? Was it an option?
My car doesn't have one, but my friends 02 does. When did they start using them? Was it an option?
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I believe it was standard on the Z28 as well.
EDIT: Further research shows it was standard on the Z28 in 2002 only. In the 1998-2002 cars, it was available only on the B4C (police) package in 1998-99. It became a $100 (MSRP) option (code V12) in 2000 but was included as standard equipment in the B4C and WU8 (SS) packages. In 2002, all LS1-equipped Camaros had the PS cooler as standard equipment.
EDIT: Further research shows it was standard on the Z28 in 2002 only. In the 1998-2002 cars, it was available only on the B4C (police) package in 1998-99. It became a $100 (MSRP) option (code V12) in 2000 but was included as standard equipment in the B4C and WU8 (SS) packages. In 2002, all LS1-equipped Camaros had the PS cooler as standard equipment.
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ok well i took mine off when i installed my ewp.. looks exactly the same on both sides... idk why it would matter being reverse i even blew in the tubes on the bottom free flowing so no weird stuff in there its just an aluminum pipe the oil comes up goes in and goes back out. the outer tubing looks weird though, its got holes all around the outer diameter all go all the way through i guess its to help the cooling effect or thermal transfer... only difference might be one side is smaller then the other. but i doubt it.
