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Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:54:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Leaking head nut
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I rebuilt my 2.1 this spring. Was very careful, read everything I could,
watched Ben's videos, etc. Got the motor and new tranny installed. Filled
the system with coolant this afternoon. It's sitting there, not started yet,
unpressurized. I've got a coolant leak coming from one of the upper center
head bolts on the driver side. Tears are still falling as I write this.


Yes I sanded the bolts flat and cleaned up the mating surface on the head. I
used the yellow goop that came with the gasket set.


Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it? Do I trust
the other 15?


Looking for advice and a pat on the back to tell me it'll be alright.
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