Hi all On a hunch, took my torque wrench to the outer row of head nuts, I did get a heck of a "creak" and maybe 1/4 turn out of the right front (over the generator, which is where I see most of this
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 15:58:07 -0800 reply-type=original
One other thing that will put coolant drops in that location is a leaky thermostat cover. Once the engine warms up and gets up a little cooling system pressure, they can leak at the bolt holes(which
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 11:45:55 GMT jA2BkM0h006898
are we to understand you are experiencing coolant leakage from the head gasket joint after torquing (or re-torquing) the head bolts in a sequence other than that recommended by the mfg.? Cap'n Bob B
It'd be more accurate to say that I am experiencing an external coolant leak from the head gasket PRIOR to checking the head bolt (actually nut) torque in a random/non manufacturer sequence, yes. I w
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:10:38 GMT jA2EB263010356
Ahh...I perceive Dan.... So you had the coolant leaks prior to finding "loose" headbolts. Well OK....what's done is done in terms of tightening sequence. No sense crying over spilt milk in any case.
What lube did you use on the head studs? What torque spec? Stock studs or ARP hardware? Did you torque it progressively in the proper sequence... say, starting at 15 lbs, then 30, then 45, etc? If i
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:37:34 GMT jA2FbxEH012840
"Hoping" never DID anything for anybody however in this case there is a chance of success, however slight...and most especially "slight" considering we definitely have coolant already flowing betwee
Dan, You should loosen the nut before you retorque it. As you are doing this one bolt at a time order doesn't mater. Half a bottle of Bars-leak will stop any weeping around the head gasket, or the st
...and any last minute advice. OK, on my 62 948 Mk2, am going to attempt to start it this week. This car was totally apart, engine rebuilt in my basement. First indication of 'further work needed" is