Frank, I didn't expect that tightening the head nuts would help. But all is
not lost. I'm going to assume you got home....
Remove the head and examine the head gasket, the block surface, and head
surface. You will probably be able to tell if the gasket was leaking. I
would recommend you have the head checked for cracks also. If it wasn't
cracked before the problem, it could very well be cracked now. If you
discover the head is okay and it appears you had a head gasket failure just
put the head back on with a new gasket. Be sure to change the engine oil.
I would recommend you purchase only a Felpro gasket or a Payen gasket.
Payen is available at Moss Motors, ask for it by name if you order. Felpro
is sometimes available by special order from your local auto parts store.
However I believe Moss is your best bet.
Good Luck.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of
> itswonderful@comcast.net
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 2:03 PM
> To: mgs@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: Head bolt Torque Emergency
>
> Thanks for everyone who replied. We just checked and the
> head bolt torque seems fine. The symptoms are that the car
> is using a gallon of water per 25 miles, it appears to all be
> going out the tail pipe. There is water in the oil too.
> Looks pretty bad. I have little alternative but to try to
> limp home in it. I expect the bottom end to be wiped out
> when I get there, if I get there.
>
> Anybody know of any V6 swap kits?
>
> Frank
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