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Inspection Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Of Water Outlet Housing
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  1. Inspect the front of the water outlet housing for the following:
    • Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (1)
    • Damage to the water outlet housing-to-cylinder head mounting holes (2)
    • Damage to the engine coolant air bleed fitting (3)
    • Damage to the water outlet housing (4)
    • Damage or restrictions to the bypass hose connection (5)
  2. Fig 2: Rear Of Water Outlet Housing
    GM1644285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the rear of the water outlet housing for the following:
    • Damage to the gasket sealing surface (1)
    • Damage, blockage or excessive corrosion to the engine coolant passages (2)
  4. Repair or replace the water outlet housing as necessary.