>From: rrecardo@webtv.net (' ')
>I would be a very wise move on your part to pressurize the cooling >system prior to making a snap judgement call and pulling the heads. >Have someone do this for you that has manual hand pump type testing >equipment, or purchase your own and locate the possible origin of the >leak. >Could be a weeping hose, or loose clamp. >This is the easiest way to locate and pin point the leak. >I can't tell you how many time's I have thought the same as you are, >only to find a cracked hose up above or in front of the heads.
What if I still want to so that I may replace the pushrod tube seals? Are they like the Type I engines in that you have to remove the heads to replace them? Or are they like the Type IV engines where they have O rings and a retainer.
Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85 Vanagon GL, nameless |
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