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Teeth · 11-25-2020, 12:47 AM

Hey all, I'm having a bit of an issue with the hose to the overflow tank from my Mishimoto radiator.

Currently the ram-air intake from Vararam is in the way somewhat, and is grinding against the overflow port of the radiator to the reservoir. This has caused the hose to tear apart, leaving no way for fluid to flow back into the radiator and causes boiling fluid to just push out and spray inside the engine bay.

I want to know if there are any negatives to the fluid spraying around the engine bay, and maybe some sort of resolution. Currently I'm thinking some spacers on the screws for the intake would free up space for the overflow port and hose. I'll post pics in a second.

Teeth · 11-25-2020, 02:13 AM

Here are the pics, pardon the dust...Arizona is not kind to daily drivers with breathable hoods lol

0stones0 · 11-25-2020, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

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I want to know if there are any negatives to the fluid spraying around the engine bay, and maybe some sort of resolution. Currently I'm thinking some spacers on the screws for the intake would free up space for the overflow port and hose. I'll post pics in a second.

I would think any fluids spraying around in the engine bay can’t be a good thing. Is there any way to reroute the hose to get it out of the problem area?

CamaroCracka · 11-25-2020, 10:08 AM

I've had coolant spray all over the engine bay when the turbine v-band burned through the return hose. Didn't seem to harm anything but did take multiple rinsing sessions on the heat wrap to get the smell to go away every time the car warmed up. I also use foaming engine bay cleaners and rinse with a pressure washer from about 5 ft away. Has never seemed to bother any of my vehicles.

Given that overflow is aluminum and you can't trim that intake where it rubs, I think you have the right idea with spacers.

11-25-2020, 12:47 AM	#1
Teeth Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 223 View My Garage	Solution for radiator overflow hose? Hey all, I'm having a bit of an issue with the hose to the overflow tank from my Mishimoto radiator. Currently the ram-air intake from Vararam is in the way somewhat, and is grinding against the overflow port of the radiator to the reservoir. This has caused the hose to tear apart, leaving no way for fluid to flow back into the radiator and causes boiling fluid to just push out and spray inside the engine bay. I want to know if there are any negatives to the fluid spraying around the engine bay, and maybe some sort of resolution. Currently I'm thinking some spacers on the screws for the intake would free up space for the overflow port and hose. I'll post pics in a second. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS: Cyber gray matte wrap, Danti Lambo style louvers, Granatelli Pro-stock look wing B&M transcooler, Mishimoto oil cooler, Mishimoto catchcan, Borla/Pypebomb axle back L99 to LS3 conversion, Vararam ram air intake, BTR Nightfury cam, Johnson lifters, LS7 injectors, Circle D 3200 stall converter, Kooks LT headers, Custom X-pipe

11-25-2020, 02:13 AM	#2
Teeth Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 223 View My Garage	Here are the pics, pardon the dust...Arizona is not kind to daily drivers with breathable hoods lol Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS: Cyber gray matte wrap, Danti Lambo style louvers, Granatelli Pro-stock look wing B&M transcooler, Mishimoto oil cooler, Mishimoto catchcan, Borla/Pypebomb axle back L99 to LS3 conversion, Vararam ram air intake, BTR Nightfury cam, Johnson lifters, LS7 injectors, Circle D 3200 stall converter, Kooks LT headers, Custom X-pipe

11-25-2020, 10:08 AM	#4
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,729	I've had coolant spray all over the engine bay when the turbine v-band burned through the return hose. Didn't seem to harm anything but did take multiple rinsing sessions on the heat wrap to get the smell to go away every time the car warmed up. I also use foaming engine bay cleaners and rinse with a pressure washer from about 5 ft away. Has never seemed to bother any of my vehicles. Given that overflow is aluminum and you can't trim that intake where it rubs, I think you have the right idea with spacers. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.