ZL1 M6 Track Day fail.. need help - Page 3

DOHCVTEC · 01-20-2021, 11:34 PM

well everyone, sorry for the delay and thank you for all your input.. Finally got a track after installing the reservoir and we are back to normal... the coolant issues must have been the problem, and the reservoir must have done exactly what we were talking about... I consider it problem solved... but if something similar comes up, I will chime back in

Snakebt6 · 01-21-2021, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the update and glad its all sorted for you!

Idaho2018GTPremium · 01-21-2021, 01:19 PM

A few questions: Is the theory that air got into the intercooler lines after leaving the factory, or is the theory that the lines were not bled correctly by the factory? I have a '21 ZL1 on order (scheduled for production the first week of Feb.), and want to know if I need to check and bleed the lines of air myself after I receive the car, or if I can trust the factory actually does it properly?

Gunkk · 01-21-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium

A few questions: Is the theory that air got into the intercooler lines after leaving the factory, or is the theory that the lines were not bled correctly by the factory? I have a '21 ZL1 on order (scheduled for production the first week of Feb.), and want to know if I need to check and bleed the lines of air myself after I receive the car, or if I can trust the factory actually does it properly?

999/1000 the factory does it properly. Coolant evaporates over time, so it should be checked/bled at every oil change IMO (or after every track day).

DOHCVTEC · 01-22-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

999/1000 the factory does it properly. Coolant evaporates over time, so it should be checked/bled at every oil change IMO (or after every track day).

I would second that... I think its really a great idea to get the reservoir which I was planning on getting anyway, this even just reinforced the need for one...

Rodan · 01-22-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

999/1000 the factory does it properly. Coolant evaporates over time, so it should be checked/bled at every oil change IMO (or after every track day).

I'm guessing it's a bit less than 999/1000, but most will never drive the car hard enough to experience the problem. Pretty hard to do on the street.

In any case, you can get a fitting to DIY the factory style bleed, and it's cheap. The reservoir is more expensive, but it makes the process even quicker than checking the oil.

Bangkok_ZL1 · 01-22-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

Apparently, you have to either modify or, eliminate the plastic rain diverter attached to the underside of the hood with the Cordes unit so, that should be taken into consideration. Wasn't Lingenfelter supposed to be coming out with one?

Thank you.....

Bangkok_ZL1 · 01-22-2021, 07:19 PM

Where to buy this beautiful pink coolant, besides a dealership....

arpad_m · 01-22-2021, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

Where to buy this beautiful pink coolant, besides a dealership....

I heard that the OEM ACDelco coolant you can get on amazon was pink, one of the reviewers also specifically says that, see below. Part numbers are 12346290 for the undiluted and 12378390 for the 50/50 premix.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG2IZDS

Mahdeys · 01-23-2021, 06:03 AM

Dexcool is orange

gtfoxy · 01-23-2021, 09:49 AM

Glad you got it sorted out.

JT Camaro · 01-23-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodan

I'm guessing it's a bit less than 999/1000, but most will never drive the car hard enough to experience the problem. Pretty hard to do on the street.

In any case, you can get a fitting to DIY the factory style bleed, and it's cheap. The reservoir is more expensive, but it makes the process even quicker than checking the oil.

where from?

Rodan · 01-23-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JT Camaro

where from?

Post#26 from this very thread... doesn't anyone read anymore?

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

This lil guy:

https://www.dedicatedmotorsports.com...illercombo.htm

Scottyz · 01-23-2021, 11:26 AM

Well the timing of this thread just got interesting for me. I was in my garage watching the hockey game having a beer. I thought I’d pop the hood to admire what’s under it.
WTF!!!!
My lower coolant chamber is EMPTY!!!.
Once the weather clears I’m gonna have to pull the car out to look for a leak. I don’t see anything right now but I also don’t think it’s been cold enough for the coolant to shrink the level that much.
Maybe this is a sign I’m gonna have to order the V2.
I’m trying to look on the bright side here.

01-21-2021, 01:19 PM	#31
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,209	A few questions: Is the theory that air got into the intercooler lines after leaving the factory, or is the theory that the lines were not bled correctly by the factory? I have a '21 ZL1 on order (scheduled for production the first week of Feb.), and want to know if I need to check and bleed the lines of air myself after I receive the car, or if I can trust the factory actually does it properly? __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

01-20-2021, 11:34 PM	#29
DOHCVTEC Drives: 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 145	well everyone, sorry for the delay and thank you for all your input.. Finally got a track after installing the reservoir and we are back to normal... the coolant issues must have been the problem, and the reservoir must have done exactly what we were talking about... I consider it problem solved... but if something similar comes up, I will chime back in

01-21-2021, 07:19 AM	#30
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Thanks for the update and glad its all sorted for you!

01-22-2021, 07:19 PM	#36
Bangkok_ZL1 ZL1 Believer Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 532	Where to buy this beautiful pink coolant, besides a dealership....

01-23-2021, 06:03 AM	#38
Mahdeys Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE, 2020 M2 Competition, Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: FL Posts: 6	Dexcool is orange

01-23-2021, 09:49 AM	#39
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	Glad you got it sorted out.

01-23-2021, 11:26 AM	#42
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Well the timing of this thread just got interesting for me. I was in my garage watching the hockey game having a beer. I thought I’d pop the hood to admire what’s under it. WTF!!!! My lower coolant chamber is EMPTY!!!. Once the weather clears I’m gonna have to pull the car out to look for a leak. I don’t see anything right now but I also don’t think it’s been cold enough for the coolant to shrink the level that much. Maybe this is a sign I’m gonna have to order the V2. I’m trying to look on the bright side here.

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