http://www.1aauto.com 1A Auto shows you a common problem and fix that can cure low coolant even though it appears you are not leaking coolant on to the ground.
http://www.1aauto.com 1A Auto shows you a common problem and fix that can cure low coolant even though it appears you are not leaking coolant on to the ground.
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You shouldn’t have to, if you follow the video you should be okay. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Is there a certain type of lube that should be added to the gaskets before installing the new parts? Not referring to the penetrating oil that you used to help put the new parts in, but to help ensure a good seal. Thanks for the help!
Thank you for the professional information sir. I have now subscribed to your channel. Keep up the grate work.
Thank you sir!!!!!!!!
I didn’t happen to see if you mentioned a second elbow? I was looking at a forum to a 97 3800 engine and it had an upper elbow on the tensioner. I heard you say lower elbow, but if there’s an upper one, I’d rather just replace both, since I’m there and they’re plastic anyhow.
Thanks! exactly what I needed to show my friend what is wrong with her car. I noticed you just replaced the 2 elbows and not the tensioner. I will ask her if her belt has been squeaking at all. best time to replace it all I guess. I am thinking with 90K-100K she has never had it replaced. At least it looks easy to do and not difficult. I think I know what I might be doing Saturday unless she takes it to a shop? to bad my other neighbor is out of town, another hand is usually helpful. Thanks!!
If there’s a check engine light on you may want to pull the code to see what it’s pointing to. Usually a bad IAC, or EGR valve will lead to a surging situation, the high temp issue could be a totally separate problem though. You may want to check the anti-freeze coolant level and also the radiator fan to make sure it’s operating correctly. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
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thank you so much I spend almost a day looking for this mysterious leak I was about to pay 200 to fix it and a remember wait 1A can help me 😉 your great
Have a 1999 olds intrigue, 3800 engine. After driving the car to fully warmed up then stopping for a few minuets. when restarted car surges and stalls and starts right up again and temp. gauge goes up to 3 quarters. When driven a block or so temp gauge goes back to normal. Ever see this ?
Hey thanks again,after asking the question I went down and checked the radiator and it was bone dry,must have pushed it all out through the cracked elbow!Running like a champ again,thanks alot!
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You may want to check the water pump, radiator, and also the thermostat to see if it needs to be replaced. If the thermostat is bad, they are pretty inexpensive. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I replaced the pieces because my 04 grand prix was overheating and I noticed it was leaking from the belt tensioner,but now there is no leak but my car is still overheating?any idea on what could be causing that?
anytime I am searching for videos on to fix my vehicles I always find one that you guys made!Thanks again
You may want to check the radiator for leaks. The anti-freeze could be blowing around when the radiator fan is on too. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have a 2005 impala 3.4 series but my leak looks like is coming on the side by the belt but there is also residue by the radiator???????
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Can you tell me what I need to be searching for to find these little elbows on your site? I can’t seem to find them to order them and I’m betting they’re the issue.
You should be able to see it if you follow the serpentine belt. We currently do not have a diagram to send you that shows its location, it should be fairly easy to see though. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Can you tell me where is Buick regal 1999 LS water pump located at ???
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The are cooling elbows, if you’re loosing coolant, and the level is low, then yes it may cause the vehicle to over heat. we carry new ones on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
what exactly are the peices called? and can it cause your car to overheat as well?
your video was very very helpful… i did it myself, i couldn’t remove the tension assembley after removing the top and middle bolts, So ur video showed me there was a 3rd bolt and were it was located…… i also found it easier to remove the tension assembly by removing the alternator…. i save myself alot of money, my car is fixed, i drove it & its not over heating anymore…. thank u A1 Auto….
ty so much help me so much
If it uses the same elbow, you should be able to apply this video to your application. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
These applied to 3.1L Malibu also?
if it idling rough, there should be some sort of check engine light. I would start there and trace it back to a bad part.
I just now finished putting in the aluminum elbow’s I noticed that at night when its cooler the car idles rough a little bit when slowing down compared to the daytime, do you have any idea what that could be? Could it be the TCS sensor gone bad? Any help with this I would really appreciate Thanks!
We carry the aluminum elbows with free shipping in the lower 48 states. If you follow our video you can do the repair yourself. You shouldn’t drive the car if it’s over heating. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
This exact problem happened to me just this evening. I am going to get it fixed asap, my question to you is could I drive the car to a local repair shop or autozone to purchase parts I don’t want to cause futher damage but I would like to just go grab some aluminum elbows and go about fixing it myself its the 2nd time this happened and at the moment my only car
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We have had really good luck with these lasting. Thank you for your order. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have replaced these once before with non-dealer parts only to have them go again. I just ordered the aluminum ones from you guys – have you installed these before yourselves? How has your luck been with them?
If you replaced the old elbows with new ones, you may want to check the area where the leak is occurring to see if there’s something else that might be causing the failure.
hey did the repair took only a few mins. I ‘m still having problems with blowing out the front elbow, second time i replaced it the elbow was only out a little bit, but replaced both.Now for the third time in 1 and half months, just trying to find out what more I can Do to stop this. It happens mostly when i really get in the gas like to get on highway. thank you.
thank u for your video i got aluminum elbows from napa the video was very helpful keep it up!
We carry them on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
can i get these locally?at any parts stores i have 2002 grand prix need the upper elbow for sure .there r two ?
thanks a lot!!!!
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We have them listed under heater hoses on our website Part Number: 1AEMX00112 for plastic, here is the part number for the aluminum ones Part Number: 1AEMX00178 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 hope this helps you out. Have a great day!
what exactly is the name of those elbows?
If you start the car up, you should be able to see where it’s dripping from.
up its not the right one 2 are right next to each other and the last one is left of them by the black tube. 3. you cant skip on the pick but u can improvise i used a leg to a pair of glasses, if you need any detailed info i will help, i knpw nothing of cars and all credit goes to 1aauto! thanks again for everything auto you guys are the best!
The elbows for the 3800 are all the same. What you might have seen is different brand names.