Date:         Tue, 20 Jul 1999 23:01:21 -0700
Reply-To:     "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
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From:         "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: 91 GL Head Gasket Coolant Leak
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I've had six separate leak indicidents and I wouldn't drive a leaking
head out of town.  They can deteriorate VERY quickly.  Low water,
overheat, blown engine.  Not worth it.

Cheers, Tom Neal

On Tue, 13 Jul 1999, moger graphics wrote:

> Please help a newbie to the list. I've a 91 GL, automatic, 69,000 miles =
> bought new. Up to now I've been totally unaware of the wasserboxers =
> reputation for head leakage. My last tune up at dealer I was advised of =
> a slight gasket leak. OK, so now I've educated myself. Question is, =
> should I drive this for a 1000 mile trip or not? The leak is slight, =
> I've only added coolant maybe pint/8000 miles. As the leakage gets worse =
> will it worsen only slowly? Any chance of sudden failure? Your advise =
> and experience is appreciated.
>
> Phil R
> Guilford, CT
>