'04 Impala 3800 - Water leak between head and belt tensor.

[Quehele]

Good afternoon. Facing the engine from the front, on the left hand side of the engine, there is a small radiator pipe (hard, not a hose), 1/2" diameter or so between the serpentine belt tensor mount and the head. It is bent at 90 degrees and is about 1 1/2 " per side. This pipe leaks from the head side. Stop-leak has yet to help.

Any ideas on repair procedure? Any needed parts? What is this pipe called?

Any advice will help. Thank you.

Jim

[Jayme]

Coolant elbow, I'll find the link for you in a second.

http://www.naioa.com/v2/module.....lant+elbow

Read the whole thing before starting. It's not a hard job.

[Quehele]

Thank you Sir for your assistance. I should have this done in a couple of hours (and a 6-pack) from now. The assistance makes this a quick job...the 6-pack keeps me alive in the 100 degree heat!

Jim

[2007SSImpala]

If I may add something, N EVER use Stop Leak in any coolant system. It can actually clog important pathways for the coolant to effectively keep the engine from overheating. Just my 2 cents....lol

[Quehele]

I agree...except in dire situations. The leak came on very quickly and almost stranded my daughter. I used Alumaseal, which is supposed to lubricate as well as stop leaks. The point's moot anyway. I drained and refilled the system.

Thank you again,.

Jim