Date:         Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:11:12 -0500
Reply-To:     Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
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From:         Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject:      Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
Comments: To: Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM>

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