=20 >> I am also considering to tighten all head bolts to see if it can cure it. >> Is this a good idea? > >NO!!! go with the first plan, tightening the head bolts after the leak=20 >has already found a path won't stop the leak. Tightening the head bolts=20 >will very likely allow your heads to warp badly (especially with the=20 >higher temps associated with the coolant prob.) >Don't do it! > ><sstones@io.org> >SStones Toronto, Ontario. > > Why should you not try to tighten the head bolts first? If the leaking is=20 due to loosened bolts, you can cure the problem with tightening. While doing= =20 this, you should pay more attention to high temperature of the coolant and= =20 strictly avoid high temps. T.S. 83=B4 Vanagon with a leaking rubber head gasket some months ago
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