Difference between revisions of "Cylinder head leak upper cylinder head bolt"
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This doesn't necessarily mean a corroded head stud. When the bolts are fitted you use a sealant on them. This with age could have given up. As a first step you could try removing the head bolt (must degrease before refitting) and refit with new sealent (drain coolant before procedure). | |||
This is a chance attempt that may well work and buy | This is a chance attempt that may well work and buy you time with your engine -worth a try! | ||
If this fails then | If this fails then you 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 | |||
DO NOT JUST TRY TO TIGHTEN IT! This will not work and will just put more strain on the stud. | |||
Revision as of 09:54, 23 July 2008
Russel: This doesn't necessarily mean a corroded head stud. When the bolts are fitted you use a sealant on them. This with age could have given up. As a first step you could try removing the head bolt (must degrease before refitting) and refit with new sealent (drain coolant before procedure).
This is a chance attempt that may well work and buy you time with your engine -worth a try! If this fails then you need to remove the head on that side for inspection before a conclusion on the work to be carried out.
DO NOT JUST TRY TO TIGHTEN IT! This will not work and will just put more strain on the stud.
