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I've traced the source of the leak it seems to be coming form the upper front right cylinder head bolt (under the air filter) do I tghten the bolt and risk snapping it ? Or if I send it in to be fixed, is it likely to need the engine stripping and re-building (bolt rot) as this may affect who I send it to to be fixed. Dead peeved as I have always used VW coolant at 50/50 strength but I suppose it could have been running on other before I got it.

Hi Bob
THis dosnt necesarely mean a corroded head stud..When the bolts are fitted
u use a sealant on them.This with age could have given up.As a firt step u could try removing the head bolt(must degrease before refitting)and refit with new sealent(drain coolant before prosedure)
This is a chance attempt that may well work and buy u time with ure engine.Worth a chance.
If this fails then u need to remove the head on that side for inspection before a conclusion on the work to be carried out.
DO NOT JUST TRY TIGHTEN IT! This will not work and will gust put more strain on the stud.
Cheers
Russel

Thanks russel.