Date:         Sat, 30 Oct 1999 07:11:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: Coolant Leak at Cylinder Head Cap Nut
Comments: To: "Anthony L. Mourkas" <mourkas@TELPLUS.NET>
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Anthony L. Mourkas wrote:
>
> On my 87 Syncro I appear to have a coolant leak at the #7 cylinder head
> cap nut, rearmost right side under the power steering pump bracket.  Can
> this be corrected by draining coolant, removing nut, inspecting and
> cleaning nut/head/stud, applying new sealant, and reinstalling nut to
> proper torque spec?
>
> I have reviewed the various pages with Mr. Bentley, but any further
> counsel on this situation would be appreciated.  Other questions:
>
> 1.  Where to purchase sealant specified in Bentley?  Dealer?  Alternative?
> 2.  Would it be wise to purchase a new nut?
> 3.  Is it prudent to repair this one nut without touching the rest of the
> head, which does not appear to be leaking?
>
> Thanks for any asssitance.  I sure am learning by doing this
> Fall..............
>
> Tony
>
> Anthony L. Mourkas
> Hampden, Maine, USA
> 1984 Vanagon Westfalia - almost time for Winter hibernation  :-(
> 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro - wasserleaker  :-(
> 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel - just keeps truckin along  :-)
Anthony
Oem heads crack at the upper outter bolt seat raduis this is a thin spot
in the casting they also crack and from the plug hole to the boss for
the exhaust port
your head is most likley cracked
Bob
clead the head with a wire brush and warm the engine up