Part name...2000 Alero 3.4L v6

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mikneg
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Part name...2000 Alero 3.4L v6

Unread post by mikneg » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:18 am

Hi,
Need some assistance in indentifying the part within the attached picture... It is leaking coolant at the base but I cannot find the name so that I can get this fixed.... Thanks in advance.


Picture is for illustration only and was taken from a posting on this specific forum... Thanks Greatautohelp.com for the picture.
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TerryAuto
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Re: Part name...2000 Alero 3.4L v6

Unread post by TerryAuto » Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:36 pm

That is called the coolant pump bypass pipe. The small screw on the top is for bleeding air pockets from the cooling system. If it is leaking at the bottom, there is a small O ring that is bad. Just remove the 1 bolt, pry the pipe up and replace the O Ring.

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Re: Part name...2000 Alero 3.4L v6

Unread post by mikneg » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:45 am

@TerryAuto........Thank You!!!

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Re: Part name...2000 Alero 3.4L v6

Unread post by carriedi » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:58 am

this picture and list may help if the pipe is rusted out

http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/showAs ... ct=5936867
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