That crumbly black plastic box

Asked by Guru9D4VPH Oct 24, 2020 at 04:29 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Astro LS Extended AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

van keeps leaking antifreeze ecsessively, not coming from radiator, plastic jug
doesn't seem to leak. They are pointing problem maybe something to do with
that crumbly plastic box that they're fearful to touch because of it crumbling
apart. I had to have van towedlast nitefor loosing its antifreeze. The shop just
don't no what is wrong. I've spent so much I hate junking it if it can b fixed. Can
you give me any advice. Please.

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Post a picture of the part. If it's crumbling it needs to be replaced. If your shop can't or won't give you an estimate for the repairs you should probably go to another shop. Hope that helps! Jim

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