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The dealer wanted $892 (yes, eight hundred and ninety two dollars) to change out this part. OK, so after a quick flipping of the bird to them I ran to autozone and paid $33 for the part and then followed your directions/video. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!
$892....😳...we are blown away. We have never heard of a water Outlet valve replacement costing that much. We are so happy to hear you came across our video. Let us know if you have any questions along the way, us DIY’ers need to stick together! Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you. $892...yikes...😬
aaron french Awesome Awesome & that puts a smile on our faces. Thanks for watching & well done. Sounds like you saved lots of 💰 💰 ! We really appreciate you sharing your comment! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
I want to thank you again for these Chevy Cruze videos! While I didn’t do this repair myself, watching your videos helped me determine which parts of my cooling system were failing and helped me so much in the long run. My drive care wouldn’t approve coverage for this repair but shop charged me $331 for full inspection, flush, and water outlet replacement. I feel like that’s a break-even compared to what Chevy wanted for repair after all the headache I’ve been through with the leak already. Your videos have really helped me get an understanding about my Cruze and I love my car more!
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Thank you for this post. You saved me a lot of money I did not have. In my case the lip portion of the biggest connect broke off like a ring, I was able to put the rubber hose back and got the car home after adding some water. The quote to replace that and the bypass hose and coolant was $475 before tax. the outlet valve (aluminum) and coolant and the E10 kit were some $75. So thank you!
I had fits trying to take off the throttle body hose,because that not so friendly clamp underneath it was in the way.After alot of swear words and patience,I finally put this part in.Thank you for the video, it was awesome.
this video was a life saver!! Saved so much time & money just doing the job ourselves rather than taking it to the shop! Awesome step by step and how to change the part, & doing so got my car to stop leaking and overheating !! I’ve NEVER done work on my car or any car and I was able to replace the part with some help from my bf just from watching this video! Anyone that needs to replace their cars water outlet valve (if it’s for the correct car) this video is a MUST WATCH!!
my mom needed this done on her car and she was really depending on me to do this! I was able to knock it out in about an hour and a half! even with a trip to autozone to get new clamps! thanks dude!
Thank you so much for this video! Typically, I’m don’t feel confident enough to work on cars, but you made it so easy! I’ve had coolant leak issues for months. At first, my father in law and I changed the overflow tank and kinda solved the problem but luckily I caught this before sending it to the shop. And whoever decided “let’s make the part out of plastic” can suck it! But there’s probably a reason.
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Wow you are the best I've ever seen explaining any repair. Video is excellent. Most importantly to me, you thoroughly explain why and how as you work. If only I could find the links to the coolant flush and fill in the description/comments 🤣. It is tough out here for some of us 🤣
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I’ve never worked on a car in my entire life (unless you count changing my headlights which I do not), but this video was very easy to follow along to and understand. I’d like to think I saved a bit of money doing it myself and also gave myself an experience I otherwise wouldn’t have…5 hours later and come to find out AutoZone gave me the wrong inlet hose…needless to say, I’m a little angry that all of that hard work was for almost nothing, but I wanted to thank you anyway. You rock!
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Your hard work will never go unnoticed within the DIY community. 😀 That’s a bummer they sold you the wrong part. We are always here to help answer questions, hopefully many stress free days ahead for you Joseph. And changing your headlights definitely fall into the (working on car) category. 😎👍
I’ve just returned from a short “road trip” after completing replacement of the Water Outlet Valve and Coolant Reservoir. I’d previously replaced the Outlet return hose. after it had broken off when I was trying to see where/why a leak was occurring. Not sure how much money I saved by not going to the dealer, but all I ended up paying for was the replacement parts (all from Dorman vs DELCO) and the torx socket thanks to you video(s). 2014 CRUZE LTZ , 82,000 miles.
J LONG Awesome Awesome & saving money is always a great feeling. Glad it helped & we appreciate you watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your TH-cam Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
I’m have a 2013 Chevy Cruz eco, I dont really work on cars but this is a great channel for me. 💯I have the exact issue, and I’m like I can do this myself . Thanks💯
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13 Cruze eco just hit 130k and I've been chasing coolant leak for the last week. Finally led me to this part, which no one has a consistent name for, I like your name. Doing that here in about 5 minutes using this video, it seems to be the last thing I've seen leaking. Selling this car for a new Civic hatch as soon as they start producing them. It's been really nice for me, especially thanks to people like you making the very small amounts of maintenance needed even easier
Good morning Dustin, we appreciate you watching. Civic hatch will be cool. Keep us posted on your project, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
Very nicely done video. I watch many auto repair vids and yours is top notch. F’n plastic return valve hose outlet completely broke off on daughters car. On 95 degree day no less. Now I know what I need to fix it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing this, that’s our goal. Plastic parts have caused issues for a lot of Cruze owners. Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well. Thanks again Barry, enjoy your day.
You’re a lifesaver! Just got it done in about 30 minutes thanks to you. I did it while it was still hot due to rain coming in and me needing my car early tomorrow morning, so that slowed things down a bit, but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I bought the part from Autozone, along with a $30 Duralast ratchet set that had everything I needed. All in all, I got it done for $80, including coolant. A shop I was going to go to quoted me at $170, so this saved a good chunk of change, plus I learned something!
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Thanks for all the videos Michael. I currently have coolant boiling up into the reservoir when I shut the Cruze off. I suspect the radiator fan is not coming on, but will check things out more thoroughly tomorrow.
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I’ve been learning so much about my Chevy Cruze thanks to you. I’m not even a car person so imagine me trying to work on a car but your videos have helped me and saved money. I’ll be doing this next. Wish me luck my fellow DIYs
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Cyn & Jose Thanks for watching & we are happy the video helped. So glad to help. Saving $600-$700 is a HUGE savings. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😀 Many more helpful videos to come! 😃 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
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Thank you *so* much for this very helpful video! You saved me a missing day of work since my mechanic was not available till after the weekend. I picked up the part at AutoZone for about $33 and followed your guidance step-by-step. I wish I had paid more attention at the 03:33 mark. Instead of setting this plug to the side as you recommended, I actually disconnected it which was difficult to do. My plug has a slider lock to keep the connection secure and it was difficult to pry open and even more difficult to put back together. I ended up breaking a piece of the slider lock off, but it seems to be staying together for now. The whole job took me about 4 hours mostly because of that slider lock issue and also I had waning light and cold temperatures working against me, so I had to take a break every so often. I'm guessing it would have taken me about 2 hours if I hadn't disconnected that slider lock. Anyways, after I reconnected the battery and turned my car on I watched everything under the hood for about 5 minutes and noticed a tiny leak in one of the back hoses. I readjusted and tightened the clamp to the hose and after that everything was dry and functioning.
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Followed your video exactly, and now my car drives even better (and smoother) than before it broke in the first place. My problem was that the water valve part that connects to the large radiator hose was severely cracked like you wouldnt believe. I dont know if those spring clamps are the cause of it, but it was pretty horrible to see. I guess the final nail in the coffin was that i hit a dip in the road pretty hard, and then the crack in the valve made it so it lost all the pressure and was spraying coolant absolutely everywhere. You saved me so much money with this video, so thank you.
Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. Sounds like you had a not-so-fun leak. We really appreciate you reaching out to us. Sounds like you’re back up and running. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow Cruze DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
Hi Michael, I want to thank you for doing those videos. DIY is more easy with the information that you provide and all the littles details that you let us know. I did the repair and everything seems to be OK.
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Great step-by-step instructions and tips, thanks for posting! Your videos saved me so much money and headache between dealing with a tow and a mechanic.
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Your videos are right on! They have helped me with my DIY projects saving me both time and money and more importantly frustration in the garage. Thank you!
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Much easier to use drain plug on bottom of radiator, than to go through all that trouble to remove radiator hose. Drain is on passenger side of radiator. Remove plastic shield on bottom, about (6) T20 screws and several push pins to remove cover. Drain is on lower corner of radiator. Turn plug several times and coolant will start to drain. Much easier and less messy as the method you describe.
Welldone Video is spot on, step by step while well explaining. I'm about to replace my water outlet pipe. today. I feel empowered and equipped to tackle task👌
Hey Mike, I watched your video and followed the steps exactly as you instructed. The housing sealed perfectly and the hoses did not leak. Before I refilled the radiator with new coolant, I filled it with a bottle of Prestone radiator flush and water and let the engine idle for 15 minutes. I did not remove the bleeder valve, so I probably only filled the system with 3/4 the amount of fluid specified. I noticed during the idling, the fan kicked on and off. I took the car for a 20-mile drive and then let it cool down. Two hours later, I popped the cap (no pressure) and drained the cooling system. This time, I removed the bleeder valve (along with the lower hose). I flushed the entire system with water and then replaced the lower hose. I filled the reservoir slowly with 50/50 Dex until the fluid came out of the valve, then replaced the valve. I turned the engine on and let it idle for 12 mins but kept the reservoir cap off. The temp gauge (I don't have the digital reading on the info menu) rose slowly until it leveled off at the line just below midway. The fan never kicked on, but the coolant started to boil, so I replaced the cap on the reservoir. I figured if I took it for a drive, then the fan would kick on. So I drove a few miles, making sure to hit high RPMs in several spots. I pulled over into a parking lot several miles down the road and popped the hood. The fan did not kick on, but it appeared coolant was flowing through the hoses because they were hot. The reservoir was no longer boiling. I'm pretty sure the thermostat was working correctly because my heater was working nicely on #1. The temp gauge remained in the same spot. I drove home and parked the car. I popped the hood and let it idle a little bit more, but the fan never kicked on. The temperature gauge remained in the same spot. It stayed solid. Based on this detailed description, do you think there is something wrong with the fan, or is the engine working perfectly?
Chris Nelson Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your experience. It’s very possible that your fan motor has failed...unlikely however it happens. You may want to check the fan motor with your meter & verify it’s producing an electrical signal. If it’s not, time to replace fan motor. It sounds like your Thermostat is working properly. Definitely keep us posted! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks, Mike. If it failed, it sure picked a really interesting time to do it. I haven't had any issues with it at all. So, here is the latest. I drove 80 miles this morning to my job. The gauge remained at the same spot. When I got to work, I popped the hood, and that's when I saw coolant spraying from the plastic connector when the reservoir-return hose fits into. I knew that hose was bad. It had been seeping from the joint where it connects to the water valve housing for a few weeks. But I couldn't replace it along with the housing because you can only buy it from the dealer, and auto dealers are closed Sundays in Colorado. I did this repair yesterday (Sunday). Welp, I told my manager I had to take a Lyft and pick up a part from the nearest dealer (15 miles away. He said no prob. So, a part that I can get for $10 on Amazon ended up costing me about $100 when you include the round-trip cost of the Lyft. I'll replace it later today. BTW, the service manager at the dealership said the fan usually kicks on around 250 degrees. He said the temp at the gauge midpoint is around 220.
Chris Nelson Awesome update & info Chris! 😀👍 That part has failed on thousands & thousands of Cruze vehicles unfortunately... We are happy to hear you’re making progress. We are always here to help answer questions along the way! Stay in touch! 😎👍🔧🔩
Nice video! I've seen a bunch of these parts on this particular vehicle fail. Thanks to the genius that designed it and chose to make it out of plastic! If the engineering team at GM is reading this or whichever company they outsourced the designing of this vehicle to... WTF were you thinking? Way to cheap out! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that plastic and boiling hot coolant temps will NOT mix for long! If aftermarket companies would make an aluminum replacement for that water outlet and a slip on type nozzle (instead of that fragile clip on configuration) on the top for that hose that runs to the coolant reservoir, they would make a killing! Just saying!
NARK NARKO Thanks for watching, we definitely understand your annoyance on this subject. Unfortunately this vehicle has caused a lot of inconvenience to many Cruze owners. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together, many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your TH-cam Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders UPDATE: Just so everybody with this vehicle is aware. They DO make an aftermarket aluminum version of this water outlet valve! I was searching online and stumbled across it on Ebay! I would purchase the aluminum one instead of the crappy factory plastic ones!
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I just replaced by water outlet on my 2014 Chevy Cruze. I’ve added the right amount of dex cool 50/50 coolant. I turn my car on and my fan turns on about 5 seconds after blowing very high, do you know what may be the cause?
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I have replaced the value and the return hose. The leak is now coming from the connect between the two (where the metal clip is). What would you suggest? Is the valve faulty? I noticed that if you pull the clip, that piece comes out. Could I try to just replace that instead of the whole valve again?
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Michael, thank you so much for making this video. I have to replace the water outlet valve on my 2011 Cruze since the plastic connection points for the hoses have failed and cracked. Because of this, I ordered an aluminum water outlet valve so this doesn't happen again. Do you think this is an okay idea? Does this change any of the install details? Thank you!
Well done, excellent video and tutorial! I found replacement of that water outlet valve very difficult! Bolts and those wire hose clamps a pain! That first hose you took off from the top of the antifreeze resivour to the water outlet valve still doesn’t seat correctly in the valve
Thanks for watching and we appreciate you sharing this. It’s possible that the hose itself is ever so slightly shifted a bit not allowing it to create the water tight seal with the clamp. Over the years of temperature changes and use of that hose, they can get really hard and warp which also makes it difficult for the hose to create the water tight seal. If it continues to give you issues after trying to readjust it, you may find it best to purchase a new hose from the dealership.
I just replaced my water outlet valve again (6 months- 1,600 miles since last change) on my 2014 chevy cruze. For some reason both times I have replaced it, it has always had a small leak (right were the metal clip attaches). Any ideas on how to fix this? It is literally driving me crazy. Thank you for the video. It has truly saved us a lot!
Thanks for watching & that’s no fun. In most cases, this happens when the gasket is warped, damaged over time...or becomes uneven/misplaced during the installation process. It’s important to install part carefully & screw in the screws evenly...sounds annoying...we know...ask us how we know...🤣 Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I have to tell you this story. My daughter has a Chevy Cruze and this valve was leaking. Unfortunately she is away at college 700 miles away from me so I told her to take it to a mechanic. She got the car back today and called me saying that the car was now making horrible noises and shaking while she was driving. The mechanic shop was now closed so she couldn’t take it back. She stopped somewhere and face timed with me on her phone. I had her open the hood and put the phone camera down by the valve. I could see that they neglected to reconnect the very large hose that you first disconnected to get at the valve. She was able to reconnect that hose and get the clamp tight and all was well. This all happened just late this afternoon.
@@jc8952 Thanks for sharing this experience & we love hearing stories like this. Although in the moment, I’m sure it saddened you that your daughter was having car troubles & you are so far away however reading your comment, we are proud of the father daughter minds working together today to solve the task. As a father myself, I’m certain that you were proud of her today. Sounds like she has a pretty awesome Dad. Good father daughter bonding moment & one day a few years down the road, you’ll be hanging out with her & this day will come up in conversation & the two of you may chuckle & chat about the day...😀 Enjoy your night.
Thanks for the great video! Just did all this! Ugh, so tired! Also discovered lazy mechanic relics. Old Oil filter lids, cracks not repaired by body shop from car accidents... Missing clip thing... Chevy cruze has always given me coolant problems... I hope this is the end of that chapter
Greg Isaacs Thanks for watching Greg, so happy to help. Sounds like you’ve been busy. We appreciate you sharing your experience. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders honestly, I started early and had to get it all done by 2pm to pick up my wife. I needed an extension for the e-10 screws on the outlet valve. So I walked to a shop 30 mins there, 30 minutes back... And it was the wrong size!... Then I looked at my poorly organized tool box and found I had it the whole time. I got stuck with the stubborn hose, but discovered wiggling was key. Took a break after draining and then lost time refilling the coolant (opening up the bleeder on the radiator is important). Overall, I'm too tired to appreciate that I saved a ton of money doing an easy repair at home. Lol. Should have started with a big breakfast first. I'm grateful for you and your video. I really appreciate that you have helped so many people. If you can assemble IKEA furniture, I believe you can also fix your own car as long as you understand what is going on. I had a mechanic quote me $1400 for a repair I did myself in ten minutes for $30. That's how I got into this.
Greg Isaacs Thanks for the update & you have earned your DIY stripes my friend. Great job & we appreciate you updating us. A big breakfast is a great idea. We will be uploading several Cruze & Malibu videos over the next month. 😎👍🔧🔩
Thank you thank you thank you Mike, I understand this video is 4 years old, but is there a way you can point out the all the screws and connections to a 2018 Chevy Trax. It looks similar to the Cruz. I’m a woman and I think I can do it with guidance.
Hi Mike amazing video, a few questions! 1) What type of oil did you use to lubricate the gasket at 8:30 ? 2) I heard those clamps do not expand correctly with high temperatures so "constant pressure clamps" are better, what are your thoughts on this? and finally 3) Wont the HSPSWIFTER Aluminum be better than the Dorman plastic one?
Thanks for watching, you can use either old oil or new oil…personal preference. If you can conveniently reinstall pressure clamp, that would be good. Keep us posted. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
Thanks for watching, just a bunch of paper towels. We used a trace of engine oil on our finger and lubricated rubber seal prior to securing part to engine block.
@@RomanSlays Thanks for watching, stripping the bolts and thread is no good. To get your exact torque values, you can contact a Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN number. They will be able to email you the exact torque values for your exact Cruze. 😎👍🧰
Bill Lee Thanks for watching & that’s great to hear Bill. Easy & inexpensive is what we shoot for. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
So in the beginning of the video you said there’s a plastic clip at the connection point where the top hose fits on the water outlet. You said you left a link for that hose. Does that connection point with the clip come with the new hose? You didn’t leave a link and my new hose doesn’t have it so now I have no way to connect the hose to the water outlet.
Thanks for watching, we have attached the link of our video showing the replacement of the return hose which consists of the clip. How to replace Coolant Return Hose th-cam.com/video/FNXiR1do2Ws/w-d-xo.html Also, below is a link to part. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3SIuWU9 Please keep us posted on your DIY project. 😎👍
Mike, you're like the Bob Ross of car mechanics. "We have a leaking water outlet valve here. We are going to replace it with a new one. A happy little water outlet valve."
Chris Nelson Thanks for watching Chris & we hope the video helped. Fun Fun! 😀 Definitely keep us posted on your project. Most important step is to allow that coolant temperature to dissipate prior to starting project...you don’t want to get burned. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks Mike. I really appreciate you uploading this video.I just wish the GM put better engineering into their vehicles. I bought my 2013 Cruze LTZ as my daily driver last summer. Since then, it has had more problems than my 1995 Jeep Wrangler when it was my daily driver. I have dealt with one thing after another -- mostly little problems that are easily fixed, but they are a PITA. There have been a few bigger issues, though, like the PCV system, which I finally fixed by installing new plumbing in the intake manifold, and the transmission, which has been slipping. I'll let you know how this goes.
I just got finished replacing my water outlet and now I’m unable to engage any of my gears. I can shift through P, R, N & D, but none of them will engage. Any ideas on this?
I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze. This piece was broken and replaced it on my own watching this Vid. Before replacing it though, I was driving and had to pull over cause the check engine light came on that it was overheated. I discovered that the plastic piece itself was cracked, so I replaced it. After replacing it though, the car will not start :/ Any ideas on what the cause of this may be? The engine turns over, but won't start. Battery is good, car has gas. No idea on what it could be 😒
I have coolant streaming out once hot from the Lower outlet valve coolant hose where it connects to the lower outlet valve. That is not the same issue you have i think. Do I just replace the clamp or hose or lower outlet valve or all 3? thanks and subscribing now. also will hit that alarm button!
Huimin Zhou Thanks for watching, if it is leaking from the point between where the valve is & the engine is, you have a failed gasket and the entire valve will need to be replaced. However if it is just leaking from one single hose, you may have a clamp that has ripped through the hose causing the leak... A new hose may be required. Let’s start there, keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your TH-cam Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Ruben Orozco Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. You’re spot on Ruben, a new hose & new clamp maybe your best option at that point. Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
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Thanks for watching & unfortunately it does. If not drained, once the outlet valve is separated from engine block, all coolant will spill out & possibly harm other parts & electrical connections it comes in contact with. Please keep us posted on your DIY project.
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Good day! At 4:15 do you happen to know what that piece which connects the hose( the one that connects to the coolant reservoir)to the water outlet is called? It is held up by that clip.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you reaching out to us. This is your outlet valve return hose. Below is a link to our video showing replacement of hose. th-cam.com/video/FNXiR1do2Ws/w-d-xo.html Keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
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Huge problem, please HELP!!! I replaced everything in the cooling system except the radiator. The question or trouble I am having is I replaced the thermostat w/housing, bought a new lower radiator hose. The "quick connect" on the hose fits snug and great on the radiator end. However, on the thermostat housing IT DOES NOT due to the design of the thermostat housing.. I can post pics to show you what mean. (But how do you attach/post pics?)
Sara Tuma Thanks for sharing Sara, sounds like you’ve been busy. Let’s get this figured out. There are two additional sensors that are tied to the Coolant System & send temperature readings to the onboard computer. If failed, these sensors can send inaccurate temperature readings to system & will need to be replaced. Below is a link to our video that talks more about this. th-cam.com/video/S0UisIciGu4/w-d-xo.html As far as your hose connection, that’s odd. We have seen in the past that new hoses are very firm at the connection tips & may just need a little extra push...HOWEVER...if it is clearly not connecting, you may want to return hose for a new hose & verify they are selling you the correct hose. Keep us posted! 😎👍🔧🔩
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Hello! Awesome video! Do you know where the oring goes on the part that goes between the water pump and water hose? Mine seems to be leaking from there and I believe it has to do with the oring being on the wrong place!
saintsalldaway1 Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. If you are leaking from your water pump, you will definitely want to contact your local Chevy dealership. The water pump is a GM recall part and will be replaced for 100% free at your local Chevy dealership. keep us posted. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Hey Michael, it’s my water outlet valve. Sorry about the confusion. It’s basically that extra part that connect the water hose to the water outlet were the clip goes!
saintsalldaway1 Thanks for the reply. Are you referring to the rubber gasket that seats into base of Outlet Valve. If yes, that gasket will go in between the Water Outlet Valve base and the engine ultimately creating that water tight seal. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩
So towards the beginning at 2:31 the black clamp that you said to not drop, what is the name of that mine was broken and I need to replace it. any help from anyone is appreciated.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The best thing to do is contact your local Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your vin #. They will be able to get you the exact replacement clip for your exact engine. This will ensure that you’re purchasing the proper clip as opposed to ordering one online and getting it in the mail only to find out it doesn’t fit. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍
Hi Michael had my water outlet valve changed on my 2016 Cruze today, while watching your video I noticed a small amount of fluid leaked out when you separated it from the engine. I requested my old part to be returned to me and when I got home I noticed the inside of the old part was totally dry, to the point where I rubbed my thumb across it and it flaked off, I thought this to be strange which is why I "googled" and was very glad to have found your video, is there any possible explanation as to why the interior of my old valve would be so dry, my vehicle was in and out of the garage in under 2 1/2 hours so I know it didn't "air dry"
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is your Cruze back up & running properly after repairing the valve? Having 3 different flow ports, this is very prone to leaking, mainly because it’s a plastic part taking on an incredible amount of heat from the coolant. Plastic parts can warp and fail far sooner than aluminum or metal parts. As far as the coolant drying, it shouldn’t dry that fast unless the shop went out of their way to wipe it clean & dry it with a rag...🤔... & since you wanted it back, it makes us believe that the shop technician may have gone out of his or her way to clean the part and dry it before handing it back to you so it didn’t get you or your vehicle dirty. 😎👍🔧🔩
Thanks for your quick response, my vehicle is running fine, I had a 30 minute drive from the dealership to home without any problems, but I will monitor the fluid level for about a week just to be safe as I never had my car off the road due to this problem, when I got the message on the dash "A/C off due to high engine temp" I knew it was the radiator fluid and topped it up on my own until I could get to the dealer. Thank you again, it was very helpful@@DIYwithMichaelBorders
The part where the Water Outlet Valve Return Hose or the hose that goes from the water outlet to the reservoir, snaps into the water outlet at 11:57 on the video - what is that part called? It has a metal clip that holds it into the water outlet. I assume that this part can be replaced by itself without buying a whole new water outlet. I can't find it anywhere because I do not know what it is called. Can you help? Thanks!
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Thanks for watching, this is the coolant return hose & can be purchased at your local Chevy dealership. Provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN #. They will be able to get you the exact replacement part for your exact engine. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩
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I love your vids man! Super helpful, but I have a issue with the leak with the hose and I believe its that hose around 6:33 by chance do you know what part this is? I believe it's the water outlet hose but the one I ordered seems to be smaller?
Thanks for watching. This is a coolant return hose. Unfortunately this is a dealership part only... meaning you can only purchase it from your local Chevy dealership. They will need the last 8 digits of your VIN # to get you the exact part for your exact vehicle. Hope this helps. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩
doing this right now and my orhginal outlet torx is rusted into the housing, now i have two of the screws rusted in and have no idea how to get them out
mr rah Very cool & we are happy to help. Thanks for watching. If you are referring to the large hose, this can be purchased at your local Chevy dealership. You can give them the last 8 digits of your VIN #... this will allow them to get you the exact hose for your exact engine. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
MrBdmfps9 Thanks for watching & sharing your question. This part is called the Water Outlet Valve Return Hose. This is a dealer only part and must be purchased from your local Chevy dealership. They will ask you for your Vin number so they can get you the exact replacement part. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩 Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows replacement of hose. th-cam.com/video/FNXiR1do2Ws/w-d-xo.html
Zoe Craig Thanks for watching. Are you referring to the smaller return hose that feeds back to your reservoir? If yes, you can replace this hose without draining entire system. A few very important things to be aware of. 1. Wait a minimum of 3 hours with engine off before working on coolant system. This will allow the system to reduce pressure and cool down. 2. We recommend having some paper towel in place to catch any and all coolant that leaks out of your hose when removing. Keep us posted & we hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your TH-cam bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
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@@johnaldana2194 Thanks for the reply, the same oil that goes in your engine. Some people actually pull the dip stick & use a dab of oil that’s present inside engine.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders would that be appropriate to use oil off the dipstick (I realize not in excess) on the gasket to seal it? The lubricant you used was clear. Please/Thank you.
We replaced the water outlet valve, but the top continues to leak. Could it be a faulty valve or maybe it’s the hose that needs replaced? Would oreilly or autozone have that?
Thanks for watching & is the clamp that secures the hose properly positioned & secured? If the hose is old, it’s possible that it is warped and very stiff which leads to the clamp not being able to create a watertight seal.
Great Vlog G. My 2011 Chevy Turbo water valve assembly went out 6 months ago. Next was the reservoir line to the valve assembly. Plastic parts suck. They Melt G.M dumbasses. Engineers My Ass.
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How did you know the part went bad? I’ve got a leak where a hose is connected to that exact part. Not sure if I should just replace the hose or both the hose and the part in the video.
jmnexms Thanks for watching & we unfortunately we had a leak where the Valve connected to the engine....failed gasket. You may have to just replace clamp. New clamp will ensure you have the proper tension required to creat that seal. In The event that your hose is warped, it may be causing the clamp to shift and not create that seal....a new clamp may help. Keep us posted. We are here to help. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your TH-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
DIY With Michael Borders Thanks for the quick reply. The hose has a hole in it where steam and coolant spewed out. And the upper radiator hose has a bulge. Gonna replace both.
I am confused. I put on the water new outlet valve and new hose. but the new water outlet valve is leaking from the piece where the bottom connection where the hose is connected to the water outlet valve. The part of the insert that the clip holds the middle piece in. could the bottom middle piece that holds the hose be missing a gasket. These are new parts.
Laurence Ramos Thanks for the question. The only gasket for the valve is the rubber gasket that seats in between the valve and the engine. Verify that you have that lower hose all the way shifted into place on the valve. Also, if you inserted a brand new clamp, you need to ensure that you did not over tighten the clamp... this can cause rips in the hose as well as uneven tightening. Keep us posted! 😎👍🔧🔩
Any idea about the upgraded aluminium outlet available on Amazon? I saw a lot of reviews saying these plastic outlets don't last long unless it's a genuine GM part.
Thanks for watching, tough to say really because of the wide variety of circumstances on how engine is treated by driver. GM parts are not a bad idea, it will be personal preference in the end. Please keep us posted. 👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders one more question I got a very tiny leak from the housing of this outlet, only does it when car is running, you think JB weld can work on it? Thanks
@@gss8939 Thanks for the follow up, JB Weld may work. As engine warms up and pressurizes, it may be a short term fix rather than a long term fix. You may get a few good months out of the weld application. 👍
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The dealer wanted $892 (yes, eight hundred and ninety two dollars) to change out this part. OK, so after a quick flipping of the bird to them I ran to autozone and paid $33 for the part and then followed your directions/video. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!
$892....😳...we are blown away. We have never heard of a water Outlet valve replacement costing that much.
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Thank you sir... at 165,000 miles I have just managed to DYI my whole Cruze ECO coolant system via your videos.
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I want to thank you again for these Chevy Cruze videos! While I didn’t do this repair myself, watching your videos helped me determine which parts of my cooling system were failing and helped me so much in the long run. My drive care wouldn’t approve coverage for this repair but shop charged me $331 for full inspection, flush, and water outlet replacement. I feel like that’s a break-even compared to what Chevy wanted for repair after all the headache I’ve been through with the leak already. Your videos have really helped me get an understanding about my Cruze and I love my car more!
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I’ve tried all the things u suggested and the hesitation hasn’t gotten better but thank u again.
Thanks for sharing, that’s a bummer. Is your check engine light or Traction control light on?
Thank you for this post. You saved me a lot of money I did not have. In my case the lip portion of the biggest connect broke off like a ring, I was able to put the rubber hose back and got the car home after adding some water. The quote to replace that and the bypass hose and coolant was $475 before tax. the outlet valve (aluminum) and coolant and the E10 kit were some $75. So thank you!
Very cool and saving money is a good thing. Thanks for sharing this, enjoy your upcoming weekend.
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I had fits trying to take off the throttle body hose,because that not so friendly clamp underneath it was in the way.After alot of swear words and patience,I finally put this part in.Thank you for the video, it was awesome.
this video was a life saver!! Saved so much time & money just doing the job ourselves rather than taking it to the shop! Awesome step by step and how to change the part, & doing so got my car to stop leaking and overheating !! I’ve NEVER done work on my car or any car and I was able to replace the part with some help from my bf just from watching this video! Anyone that needs to replace their cars water outlet valve (if it’s for the correct car) this video is a MUST WATCH!!
my mom needed this done on her car and she was really depending on me to do this! I was able to knock it out in about an hour and a half! even with a trip to autozone to get new clamps! thanks dude!
Awesome, well done Aaron, we can only assume your mom definitely appreciates it.
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Thank you so much for this video! Typically, I’m don’t feel confident enough to work on cars, but you made it so easy! I’ve had coolant leak issues for months. At first, my father in law and I changed the overflow tank and kinda solved the problem but luckily I caught this before sending it to the shop. And whoever decided “let’s make the part out of plastic” can suck it! But there’s probably a reason.
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Wow you are the best I've ever seen explaining any repair. Video is excellent. Most importantly to me, you thoroughly explain why and how as you work. If only I could find the links to the coolant flush and fill in the description/comments 🤣. It is tough out here for some of us 🤣
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Currently in the process of fixing several coolant issues with my Cruze. I only watch your videos.
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Could not have done this without your video, have a 2015 Cruze and had the system drained, part on and refilled in under 2 hours!!
Brennon Young
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I’ve never worked on a car in my entire life (unless you count changing my headlights which I do not), but this video was very easy to follow along to and understand. I’d like to think I saved a bit of money doing it myself and also gave myself an experience I otherwise wouldn’t have…5 hours later and come to find out AutoZone gave me the wrong inlet hose…needless to say, I’m a little angry that all of that hard work was for almost nothing, but I wanted to thank you anyway. You rock!
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I’ve just returned from a short “road trip” after completing replacement of the Water Outlet Valve and Coolant Reservoir. I’d previously replaced the Outlet return hose. after it had broken off when I was trying to see where/why a leak was occurring. Not sure how much money I saved by not going to the dealer, but all I ended up paying for was the replacement parts (all from Dorman vs DELCO) and the torx socket thanks to you video(s). 2014 CRUZE LTZ , 82,000 miles.
J LONG
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Hi jlong , is that the hose that connects to the top of the outlet valve next to the oil cap??
I’m have a 2013 Chevy Cruz eco, I dont really work on cars but this is a great channel for me. 💯I have the exact issue, and I’m like I can do this myself . Thanks💯
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13 Cruze eco just hit 130k and I've been chasing coolant leak for the last week. Finally led me to this part, which no one has a consistent name for, I like your name. Doing that here in about 5 minutes using this video, it seems to be the last thing I've seen leaking. Selling this car for a new Civic hatch as soon as they start producing them. It's been really nice for me, especially thanks to people like you making the very small amounts of maintenance needed even easier
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Just finished replacing it today. Amazing video, everything explained. Saved me money, thanks Mike!
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We appreciate you sharing your update Chris. Hopefully that new outlet valve will last the life of the vehicle. 😁
Very nicely done video. I watch many auto repair vids and yours is top notch. F’n plastic return valve hose outlet completely broke off on daughters car. On 95 degree day no less. Now I know what I need to fix it. Thanks!
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You’re a lifesaver! Just got it done in about 30 minutes thanks to you. I did it while it was still hot due to rain coming in and me needing my car early tomorrow morning, so that slowed things down a bit, but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I bought the part from Autozone, along with a $30 Duralast ratchet set that had everything I needed. All in all, I got it done for $80, including coolant. A shop I was going to go to quoted me at $170, so this saved a good chunk of change, plus I learned something!
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Thanks for all the videos Michael. I currently have coolant boiling up into the reservoir when I shut the Cruze off. I suspect the radiator fan is not coming on, but will check things out more thoroughly tomorrow.
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did you find the solution to this I'm having a similar issue
I’ve been learning so much about my Chevy Cruze thanks to you. I’m not even a car person so imagine me trying to work on a car but your videos have helped me and saved money. I’ll be doing this next. Wish me luck my fellow DIYs
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Thank you sir, you saved me a total of $600-700 with all your DIY videos on my Chevy Cruze! Well appreciate all your videos!! Cheers
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I want to thank you for making this video. It is well done, clear, concise, and informative. Great work!
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Thank you *so* much for this very helpful video! You saved me a missing day of work since my mechanic was not available till after the weekend.
I picked up the part at AutoZone for about $33 and followed your guidance step-by-step. I wish I had paid more attention at the 03:33 mark. Instead of setting this plug to the side as you recommended, I actually disconnected it which was difficult to do.
My plug has a slider lock to keep the connection secure and it was difficult to pry open and even more difficult to put back together. I ended up breaking a piece of the slider lock off, but it seems to be staying together for now.
The whole job took me about 4 hours mostly because of that slider lock issue and also I had waning light and cold temperatures working against me, so I had to take a break every so often. I'm guessing it would have taken me about 2 hours if I hadn't disconnected that slider lock.
Anyways, after I reconnected the battery and turned my car on I watched everything under the hood for about 5 minutes and noticed a tiny leak in one of the back hoses. I readjusted and tightened the clamp to the hose and after that everything was dry and functioning.
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Followed your video exactly, and now my car drives even better (and smoother) than before it broke in the first place. My problem was that the water valve part that connects to the large radiator hose was severely cracked like you wouldnt believe. I dont know if those spring clamps are the cause of it, but it was pretty horrible to see. I guess the final nail in the coffin was that i hit a dip in the road pretty hard, and then the crack in the valve made it so it lost all the pressure and was spraying coolant absolutely everywhere. You saved me so much money with this video, so thank you.
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Hi Michael, I want to thank you for doing those videos. DIY is more easy with the information that you provide and all the littles details that you let us know. I did the repair and everything seems to be OK.
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Really clear. Thanks for taking the time to show us. Take care.
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Great step-by-step instructions and tips, thanks for posting! Your videos saved me so much money and headache between dealing with a tow and a mechanic.
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I'm glad I watched ur video. There were steps that the guy missed. I will do the steps and see if my engine light will go off.
Your videos are right on! They have helped me with my DIY projects saving me both time and money and more importantly frustration in the garage. Thank you!
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Much easier to use drain plug on bottom of radiator, than to go through all that trouble to remove radiator hose. Drain is on passenger side of radiator. Remove plastic shield on bottom, about (6) T20 screws and several push pins to remove cover. Drain is on lower corner of radiator. Turn plug several times and coolant will start to drain. Much easier and less messy as the method you describe.
Welldone Video is spot on, step by step while well explaining. I'm about to replace my water outlet pipe. today. I feel empowered and equipped to tackle task👌
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Hey Mike, I watched your video and followed the steps exactly as you instructed. The housing sealed perfectly and the hoses did not leak. Before I refilled the radiator with new coolant, I filled it with a bottle of Prestone radiator flush and water and let the engine idle for 15 minutes. I did not remove the bleeder valve, so I probably only filled the system with 3/4 the amount of fluid specified. I noticed during the idling, the fan kicked on and off. I took the car for a 20-mile drive and then let it cool down. Two hours later, I popped the cap (no pressure) and drained the cooling system. This time, I removed the bleeder valve (along with the lower hose). I flushed the entire system with water and then replaced the lower hose. I filled the reservoir slowly with 50/50 Dex until the fluid came out of the valve, then replaced the valve. I turned the engine on and let it idle for 12 mins but kept the reservoir cap off. The temp gauge (I don't have the digital reading on the info menu) rose slowly until it leveled off at the line just below midway. The fan never kicked on, but the coolant started to boil, so I replaced the cap on the reservoir. I figured if I took it for a drive, then the fan would kick on. So I drove a few miles, making sure to hit high RPMs in several spots. I pulled over into a parking lot several miles down the road and popped the hood. The fan did not kick on, but it appeared coolant was flowing through the hoses because they were hot. The reservoir was no longer boiling. I'm pretty sure the thermostat was working correctly because my heater was working nicely on #1. The temp gauge remained in the same spot. I drove home and parked the car. I popped the hood and let it idle a little bit more, but the fan never kicked on. The temperature gauge remained in the same spot. It stayed solid. Based on this detailed description, do you think there is something wrong with the fan, or is the engine working perfectly?
Chris Nelson
Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
It’s very possible that your fan motor has failed...unlikely however it happens. You may want to check the fan motor with your meter & verify it’s producing an electrical signal. If it’s not, time to replace fan motor.
It sounds like your Thermostat is working properly. Definitely keep us posted!
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks, Mike. If it failed, it sure picked a really interesting time to do it. I haven't had any issues with it at all. So, here is the latest. I drove 80 miles this morning to my job. The gauge remained at the same spot. When I got to work, I popped the hood, and that's when I saw coolant spraying from the plastic connector when the reservoir-return hose fits into. I knew that hose was bad. It had been seeping from the joint where it connects to the water valve housing for a few weeks. But I couldn't replace it along with the housing because you can only buy it from the dealer, and auto dealers are closed Sundays in Colorado. I did this repair yesterday (Sunday).
Welp, I told my manager I had to take a Lyft and pick up a part from the nearest dealer (15 miles away. He said no prob. So, a part that I can get for $10 on Amazon ended up costing me about $100 when you include the round-trip cost of the Lyft. I'll replace it later today. BTW, the service manager at the dealership said the fan usually kicks on around 250 degrees. He said the temp at the gauge midpoint is around 220.
Chris Nelson
Awesome update & info Chris! 😀👍
That part has failed on thousands & thousands of Cruze vehicles unfortunately...
We are happy to hear you’re making progress. We are always here to help answer questions along the way! Stay in touch!
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Nice video! I've seen a bunch of these parts on this particular vehicle fail. Thanks to the genius that designed it and chose to make it out of plastic! If the engineering team at GM is reading this or whichever company they outsourced the designing of this vehicle to... WTF were you thinking? Way to cheap out! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that plastic and boiling hot coolant temps will NOT mix for long! If aftermarket companies would make an aluminum replacement for that water outlet and a slip on type nozzle (instead of that fragile clip on configuration) on the top for that hose that runs to the coolant reservoir, they would make a killing! Just saying!
NARK NARKO
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders UPDATE: Just so everybody with this vehicle is aware. They DO make an aftermarket aluminum version of this water outlet valve! I was searching online and stumbled across it on Ebay! I would purchase the aluminum one instead of the crappy factory plastic ones!
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Outstanding, and we appreciate the info. That will definitely be a more reliable option. 😎👍
You make all the process very easy
Thank you for the video
I have to replace that part next weekend You make me save a lot of money 👌👌👌
El Akbar
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I'm gonna have to do this soon, i've used your videos many times for my cruze and I really appreciate you making them!
We always appreciate the support, we will be here to help answer questions as you work through your DIY project.
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I just replaced by water outlet on my 2014 Chevy Cruze. I’ve added the right amount of dex cool 50/50 coolant. I turn my car on and my fan turns on about 5 seconds after blowing very high, do you know what may be the cause?
Big thanks, I didn't even know the name of the part until I watched your video.
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I have replaced the value and the return hose. The leak is now coming from the connect between the two (where the metal clip is). What would you suggest? Is the valve faulty? I noticed that if you pull the clip, that piece comes out. Could I try to just replace that instead of the whole valve again?
Thanks for watching & it’s an option. Most will replace entire housing all together.
Keep us posted.
your videos are so helpful. thank you for making them, much appreciation. youre great at what you do
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once again saved me 💰 36 bux at advanced auto..thanks dude
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Thanks so much! That helped out, including the advice about grabbing the E10 socket while at the auto store. 8)
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Michael, thank you so much for making this video. I have to replace the water outlet valve on my 2011 Cruze since the plastic connection points for the hoses have failed and cracked. Because of this, I ordered an aluminum water outlet valve so this doesn't happen again. Do you think this is an okay idea? Does this change any of the install details? Thank you!
We appreciate that, and thanks for watching. It shouldn’t alter anything in terms of install steps.
Keep us posted on your progress.
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Well done, excellent video and tutorial! I found replacement of that water outlet valve very difficult! Bolts and those wire hose clamps a pain! That first hose you took off from the top of the antifreeze resivour to the water outlet valve still doesn’t seat correctly in the valve
Thanks for watching and we appreciate you sharing this. It’s possible that the hose itself is ever so slightly shifted a bit not allowing it to create the water tight seal with the clamp.
Over the years of temperature changes and use of that hose, they can get really hard and warp which also makes it difficult for the hose to create the water tight seal.
If it continues to give you issues after trying to readjust it, you may find it best to purchase a new hose from the dealership.
I did buy a new hose and it still doesn’t plug into that valve correctly! I’m doing something wrong …. Ugh!
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Thanks for the reply, that’s odd. Are you using the original clamp? A new clamp may be needed.
Thanks for your help Michael ! 👍
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I just replaced my water outlet valve again (6 months- 1,600 miles since last change) on my 2014 chevy cruze. For some reason both times I have replaced it, it has always had a small leak (right were the metal clip attaches). Any ideas on how to fix this? It is literally driving me crazy. Thank you for the video. It has truly saved us a lot!
Thanks for watching & that’s no fun. In most cases, this happens when the gasket is warped, damaged over time...or becomes uneven/misplaced during the installation process.
It’s important to install part carefully & screw in the screws evenly...sounds annoying...we know...ask us how we know...🤣
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Nice instructional video. Love the music too!
We appreciate that & thanks for sharing this. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Enjoy your night.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I have to tell you this story. My daughter has a Chevy Cruze and this valve was leaking. Unfortunately she is away at college 700 miles away from me so I told her to take it to a mechanic. She got the car back today and called me saying that the car was now making horrible noises and shaking while she was driving. The mechanic shop was now closed so she couldn’t take it back. She stopped somewhere and face timed with me on her phone. I had her open the hood and put the phone camera down by the valve. I could see that they neglected to reconnect the very large hose that you first disconnected to get at the valve. She was able to reconnect that hose and get the clamp tight and all was well. This all happened just late this afternoon.
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Thanks for sharing this experience & we love hearing stories like this. Although in the moment, I’m sure it saddened you that your daughter was having car troubles & you are so far away however reading your comment, we are proud of the father daughter minds working together today to solve the task.
As a father myself, I’m certain that you were proud of her today. Sounds like she has a pretty awesome Dad. Good father daughter bonding moment & one day a few years down the road, you’ll be hanging out with her & this day will come up in conversation & the two of you may chuckle & chat about the day...😀
Enjoy your night.
2016 Cruze lt and I’m about to do this at 79,000. It’s leaks at the water outlet coolant return bottom of the neck. Thanks for the tutorial
You are very welcome & please keep us posted on your project. Let us know if you have any questions.
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Thanks for the great video! Just did all this! Ugh, so tired! Also discovered lazy mechanic relics. Old Oil filter lids, cracks not repaired by body shop from car accidents... Missing clip thing... Chevy cruze has always given me coolant problems... I hope this is the end of that chapter
Greg Isaacs
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders honestly, I started early and had to get it all done by 2pm to pick up my wife. I needed an extension for the e-10 screws on the outlet valve. So I walked to a shop 30 mins there, 30 minutes back... And it was the wrong size!... Then I looked at my poorly organized tool box and found I had it the whole time. I got stuck with the stubborn hose, but discovered wiggling was key. Took a break after draining and then lost time refilling the coolant (opening up the bleeder on the radiator is important).
Overall, I'm too tired to appreciate that I saved a ton of money doing an easy repair at home. Lol. Should have started with a big breakfast first. I'm grateful for you and your video. I really appreciate that you have helped so many people. If you can assemble IKEA furniture, I believe you can also fix your own car as long as you understand what is going on.
I had a mechanic quote me $1400 for a repair I did myself in ten minutes for $30. That's how I got into this.
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Thanks for the update & you have earned your DIY stripes my friend. Great job & we appreciate you updating us. A big breakfast is a great idea. We will be uploading several Cruze & Malibu videos over the next month.
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Thank you thank you thank you Mike, I understand this video is 4 years old, but is there a way you can point out the all the screws and connections to a 2018 Chevy Trax. It looks similar to the Cruz. I’m a woman and I think I can do it with guidance.
Thanks brother Im gonna attempt to do this myself ... very helpful
Hi Mike amazing video, a few questions! 1) What type of oil did you use to lubricate the gasket at 8:30 ? 2) I heard those clamps do not expand correctly with high temperatures so "constant pressure clamps" are better, what are your thoughts on this? and finally 3) Wont the HSPSWIFTER Aluminum be better than the Dorman plastic one?
Thanks for watching, you can use either old oil or new oil…personal preference.
If you can conveniently reinstall pressure clamp, that would be good. Keep us posted.
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What did you use to clean main surface of the engine and what exactly did you use to lubricate the gasket?
Thanks for watching, just a bunch of paper towels. We used a trace of engine oil on our finger and lubricated rubber seal prior to securing part to engine block.
Fan from Algeria , go ahead!
I’m worried of stripping the bolts, what torque value are these supposed to be torqued to?
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Thanks for watching, stripping the bolts and thread is no good.
To get your exact torque values, you can contact a Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN number.
They will be able to email you the exact torque values for your exact Cruze.
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Thanks so much. Easy and inexpensive DIY !
Bill Lee
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So in the beginning of the video you said there’s a plastic clip at the connection point where the top hose fits on the water outlet. You said you left a link for that hose. Does that connection point with the clip come with the new hose? You didn’t leave a link and my new hose doesn’t have it so now I have no way to connect the hose to the water outlet.
Thanks for watching, we have attached the link of our video showing the replacement of the return hose which consists of the clip.
How to replace Coolant Return Hose
th-cam.com/video/FNXiR1do2Ws/w-d-xo.html
Also, below is a link to part. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Mike, you're like the Bob Ross of car mechanics. "We have a leaking water outlet valve here. We are going to replace it with a new one. A happy little water outlet valve."
Chris Nelson
Thanks for watching Chris & we hope the video helped. Fun Fun! 😀 Definitely keep us posted on your project. Most important step is to allow that coolant temperature to dissipate prior to starting project...you don’t want to get burned.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks Mike. I really appreciate you uploading this video.I just wish the GM put better engineering into their vehicles. I bought my 2013 Cruze LTZ as my daily driver last summer. Since then, it has had more problems than my 1995 Jeep Wrangler when it was my daily driver. I have dealt with one thing after another -- mostly little problems that are easily fixed, but they are a PITA. There have been a few bigger issues, though, like the PCV system, which I finally fixed by installing new plumbing in the intake manifold, and the transmission, which has been slipping. I'll let you know how this goes.
Chris Nelson
Thanks for the reply & we definitely understand your thoughts.
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Awesome video, I only have one question. What kind of oil did you use to lubricate the gasket? Looks like maybe silicone oil?
you are the best thanks for your videos AMIGO!
How did you know this part was bad? what is the signs to replace it?
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Thanks for watching, the gasket was unfortunately leaking. 🧰
I just got finished replacing my water outlet and now I’m unable to engage any of my gears. I can shift through P, R, N & D, but none of them will engage. Any ideas on this?
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. What’s your update?
We haven’t come across this in the past?
I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze. This piece was broken and replaced it on my own watching this Vid. Before replacing it though, I was driving and had to pull over cause the check engine light came on that it was overheated. I discovered that the plastic piece itself was cracked, so I replaced it. After replacing it though, the car will not start :/ Any ideas on what the cause of this may be? The engine turns over, but won't start. Battery is good, car has gas. No idea on what it could be 😒
Great work
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Thx for the video! Channel Locks are your friend for those pain in the ass stock clamps
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27 month's ago still watching same video on the 2011 Cheevie Cruz .Mine failed today for the 2'nd time in 2 years.
Plastic water inlet valve again.
Crazy...that’s no fun. We appreciate you sharing this, & thanks again for watching. Hopefully this new part last much longer.
No sir Thankyou. Saved my receipt, lifetime warranty and again free labor.
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Outstanding & that’s great to hear. Well done! 😎👍
I have coolant streaming out once hot from the Lower outlet valve coolant hose where it connects to the lower outlet valve. That is not the same issue you have i think. Do I just replace the clamp or hose or lower outlet valve or all 3? thanks and subscribing now. also will hit that alarm button!
Huimin Zhou
Thanks for watching, if it is leaking from the point between where the valve is & the engine is, you have a failed gasket and the entire valve will need to be replaced.
However if it is just leaking from one single hose, you may have a clamp that has ripped through the hose causing the leak... A new hose may be required. Let’s start there, keep us posted!
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I've heard that those worm gear clamps loosen up over time with the constant temp variations
Ruben Orozco
Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. You’re spot on Ruben, a new hose & new clamp maybe your best option at that point.
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And rubber gasket should be installed dry!
Have you guys had good results buying from a certain store ?
Ricardo Cruz
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Is this only a 1.4L? My 1.8 doesn’t have this part 2011 Cruz
Thanks for watching & it’s mainly 1.4 eco. 😎👍
Thank you so much for this video. It has been very helpful. By the way i like your grill insert and emblem. Where did you get them ?
Does the coolant have to be fully drained out for this part to be changed out?
Thanks for watching & unfortunately it does. If not drained, once the outlet valve is separated from engine block, all coolant will spill out & possibly harm other parts & electrical connections it comes in contact with.
Please keep us posted on your DIY project.
@@DIYwithMichaelBordersAWESOME! Thank you
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question, how would you know if you needed to replace this?
Dammit. You suckered me in to buy those sockets!!! Didn't need them lol.
Many Caveman Grunts around though.... 😜😝😆
Vic at Nyte
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Good day! At 4:15 do you happen to know what that piece which connects the hose( the one that connects to the coolant reservoir)to the water outlet is called? It is held up by that clip.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you reaching out to us. This is your outlet valve return hose. Below is a link to our video showing replacement of hose.
th-cam.com/video/FNXiR1do2Ws/w-d-xo.html
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Hey, what tools should I buy to do this?
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Huge problem, please HELP!!! I replaced everything in the cooling system except the radiator. The question or trouble I am having is I replaced the thermostat w/housing, bought a new lower radiator hose. The "quick connect" on the hose fits snug and great on the radiator end. However, on the thermostat housing IT DOES NOT due to the design of the thermostat housing.. I can post pics to show you what mean. (But how do you attach/post pics?)
Sara Tuma
Thanks for sharing Sara, sounds like you’ve been busy. Let’s get this figured out.
There are two additional sensors that are tied to the Coolant System & send temperature readings to the onboard computer. If failed, these sensors can send inaccurate temperature readings to system & will need to be replaced.
Below is a link to our video that talks more about this.
th-cam.com/video/S0UisIciGu4/w-d-xo.html
As far as your hose connection, that’s odd. We have seen in the past that new hoses are very firm at the connection tips & may just need a little extra push...HOWEVER...if it is clearly not connecting, you may want to return hose for a new hose & verify they are selling you the correct hose.
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Thanks for this informative video.
Pedro Talavera
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Hello! Awesome video! Do you know where the oring goes on the part that goes between the water pump and water hose? Mine seems to be leaking from there and I believe it has to do with the oring being on the wrong place!
saintsalldaway1
Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. If you are leaking from your water pump, you will definitely want to contact your local Chevy dealership.
The water pump is a GM recall part and will be replaced for 100% free at your local Chevy dealership.
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Hey Michael, it’s my water outlet valve. Sorry about the confusion. It’s basically that extra part that connect the water hose to the water outlet were the clip goes!
saintsalldaway1
Thanks for the reply. Are you referring to the rubber gasket that seats into base of Outlet Valve.
If yes, that gasket will go in between the Water Outlet Valve base and the engine ultimately creating that water tight seal.
Keep us posted on your project.
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So towards the beginning at 2:31 the black clamp that you said to not drop, what is the name of that mine was broken and I need to replace it. any help from anyone is appreciated.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The best thing to do is contact your local Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your vin #.
They will be able to get you the exact replacement clip for your exact engine. This will ensure that you’re purchasing the proper clip as opposed to ordering one online and getting it in the mail only to find out it doesn’t fit.
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Hi Michael
had my water outlet valve changed on my 2016 Cruze today, while watching your video I noticed a small amount of fluid leaked out when you separated it from the engine. I requested my old part to be returned to me and when I got home I noticed the inside of the old part was totally dry, to the point where I rubbed my thumb across it and it flaked off, I thought this to be strange which is why I "googled" and was very glad to have found your video, is there any possible explanation as to why the interior of my old valve would be so dry, my vehicle was in and out of the garage in under 2 1/2 hours so I know it didn't "air dry"
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is your Cruze back up & running properly after repairing the valve?
Having 3 different flow ports, this is very prone to leaking, mainly because it’s a plastic part taking on an incredible amount of heat from the coolant.
Plastic parts can warp and fail far sooner than aluminum or metal parts. As far as the coolant drying, it shouldn’t dry that fast unless the shop went out of their way to wipe it clean & dry it with a rag...🤔... & since you wanted it back, it makes us believe that the shop technician may have gone out of his or her way to clean the part and dry it before handing it back to you so it didn’t get you or your vehicle dirty.
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Thanks for your quick response, my vehicle is running fine, I had a 30 minute drive from the dealership to home without any problems, but I will monitor the fluid level for about a week just to be safe as I never had my car off the road due to this problem, when I got the message on the dash "A/C off due to high engine temp" I knew it was the radiator fluid and topped it up on my own until I could get to the dealer. Thank you again, it was very helpful@@DIYwithMichaelBorders
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The part where the Water Outlet Valve Return Hose or the hose that goes from the water outlet to the reservoir, snaps into the water outlet at 11:57 on the video - what is that part called? It has a metal clip that holds it into the water outlet. I assume that this part can be replaced by itself without buying a whole new water outlet. I can't find it anywhere because I do not know what it is called. Can you help? Thanks!
jobivins
Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. This is a dealership part only & will need to be purchased at your local Chevy dealership. The return hose comes with the compression fitting & clip. Easy off easy on! 😀
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The top hose the the valve is leaking for me. Which hose is this called and how do I replace it?
Thanks for watching, this is the coolant return hose & can be purchased at your local Chevy dealership. Provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN #. They will be able to get you the exact replacement part for your exact engine.
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Great Job!. Thanks!
Ana Perez
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"Do. Not. Overtighten." Whats the torque spec?
Thanks for watching. Honestly, the best thing to do is contact your local dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN number.
They will be able to get you the exact torque specs for your exact vehicle. You can have that on-hand for all DIY projects on your personal vehicle.
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I love your vids man! Super helpful, but I have a issue with the leak with the hose and I believe its that hose around 6:33 by chance do you know what part this is? I believe it's the water outlet hose but the one I ordered seems to be smaller?
Thanks for watching. This is a coolant return hose. Unfortunately this is a dealership part only... meaning you can only purchase it from your local Chevy dealership.
They will need the last 8 digits of your VIN # to get you the exact part for your exact vehicle. Hope this helps. Keep us posted on your project.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you so much! I will definitely keep you updated.
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I’d like to see video on flushing heater core on Cruze. The clamps are different. Can’t figure them out
Thanks for watching & we may add that to the list. 😎👍
doing this right now and my orhginal outlet torx is rusted into the housing, now i have two of the screws rusted in and have no idea how to get them out
Hello good video can you tell me the name of the hose thats on the top front of the water outlet valve?
mr rah
Very cool & we are happy to help. Thanks for watching. If you are referring to the large hose, this can be purchased at your local Chevy dealership. You can give them the last 8 digits of your VIN #... this will allow them to get you the exact hose for your exact engine.
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Thanks for the help...
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What is the part number and name of the very first hose that u talked about. Its the one that u said broke off in the housing and u replaced the hose
MrBdmfps9
Thanks for watching & sharing your question. This part is called the Water Outlet Valve Return Hose.
This is a dealer only part and must be purchased from your local Chevy dealership. They will ask you for your Vin number so they can get you the exact replacement part.
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Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows replacement of hose.
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If I’m just replacing the air bleed coolant hose do I need to drain my coolant?
Zoe Craig
Thanks for watching. Are you referring to the smaller return hose that feeds back to your reservoir? If yes, you can replace this hose without draining entire system. A few very important things to be aware of.
1. Wait a minimum of 3 hours with engine off before working on coolant system. This will allow the system to reduce pressure and cool down.
2. We recommend having some paper towel in place to catch any and all coolant that leaks out of your hose when removing.
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What kind of lubricant do you recommend for the gasket?
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Most people dab new oil on their finger tip & rub it on the seal. Keep us posted on your project.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks but I’m still a little confused. What kind of new oil? Like what should I buy at the store?
@@johnaldana2194
Thanks for the reply, the same oil that goes in your engine. Some people actually pull the dip stick & use a dab of oil that’s present inside engine.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders would that be appropriate to use oil off the dipstick (I realize not in excess) on the gasket to seal it? The lubricant you used was clear. Please/Thank you.
@@marybethwn2197
Thanks for watching, some of our viewers have mentioned they did that & were satisfied.
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We replaced the water outlet valve, but the top continues to leak. Could it be a faulty valve or maybe it’s the hose that needs replaced? Would oreilly or autozone have that?
Thanks for watching & is the clamp that secures the hose properly positioned & secured?
If the hose is old, it’s possible that it is warped and very stiff which leads to the clamp not being able to create a watertight seal.
Great Vlog G. My 2011 Chevy Turbo water valve assembly went out 6 months ago. Next was the reservoir line to the valve assembly. Plastic parts suck. They Melt G.M dumbasses. Engineers My Ass.
Add coolant with motor running and heat on. System has to burp
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Super helpful videos!!! Thank you!
Brandon Eskew
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How did you know the part went bad? I’ve got a leak where a hose is connected to that exact part. Not sure if I should just replace the hose or both the hose and the part in the video.
jmnexms
Thanks for watching & we unfortunately we had a leak where the Valve connected to the engine....failed gasket.
You may have to just replace clamp. New clamp will ensure you have the proper tension required to creat that seal.
In The event that your hose is warped, it may be causing the clamp to shift and not create that seal....a new clamp may help.
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DIY With Michael Borders Thanks for the quick reply. The hose has a hole in it where steam and coolant spewed out. And the upper radiator hose has a bulge. Gonna replace both.
jmnexms
Awesome Awesome & thanks for the update. Great idea & new hoses will help.
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I am confused. I put on the water new outlet valve and new hose. but the new water outlet valve is leaking from the piece where the bottom connection where the hose is connected to the water outlet valve. The part of the insert that the clip holds the middle piece in. could the bottom middle piece that holds the hose be missing a gasket. These are new parts.
Laurence Ramos
Thanks for the question. The only gasket for the valve is the rubber gasket that seats in between the valve and the engine.
Verify that you have that lower hose all the way shifted into place on the valve. Also, if you inserted a brand new clamp, you need to ensure that you did not over tighten the clamp... this can cause rips in the hose as well as uneven tightening.
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I took the o-ring off the old one and put it on the new one, it worked. Happy dance
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Any idea about the upgraded aluminium outlet available on Amazon? I saw a lot of reviews saying these plastic outlets don't last long unless it's a genuine GM part.
Thanks for watching, tough to say really because of the wide variety of circumstances on how engine is treated by driver.
GM parts are not a bad idea, it will be personal preference in the end. Please keep us posted. 👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders one more question I got a very tiny leak from the housing of this outlet, only does it when car is running, you think JB weld can work on it? Thanks
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Thanks for the follow up, JB Weld may work. As engine warms up and pressurizes, it may be a short term fix rather than a long term fix.
You may get a few good months out of the weld application. 👍