Don't touch it for now, it may seal itself back. Coolant is corosive, with time, it will built coat of dry coolant and seal itself, i know, i have seen that lately in Mexico. If not, well, you have to seal it back. But it may create damage ealsewhere. Those 8 nuts are fully needed, one loose and the head may move. 50/50 chance i would say, who knows. Good luck, Ben http://www.benplace.com/ On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:34:30 -0800, Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM> wrote: >On another note, I have a very small coolant leak coming from an upper head >nut. I've never heard this mentioned and didn't find anything in the >archives. > >I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket and that sealant is used to >seal the studs to the heads. > >Boston Bob, Jeff, any experience with this? Subi time Benny Boy? > >Thanks, > >Kim |
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