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anti-freeze leak


Im noticing a small anti-freeze leak around one of the head bolts on my 6 cyl.

could it be something minor ??

Level in rad does not drop any more then 1/8 in in the last moth of driving  (100 miles)

 

I can see asmall amount arounfd the secound bolt from the rear on drivers side

right above intake mainfold.

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Was the engine apart? If so, did the head bolts have sealant put on them?



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thats what i thought too , never put sealant on them before and never had this problem.
All i did was take it apart to replace the gaskets to stop oil leaks. does the sealent go on the threads ??

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-- Edited by Lefty on Sunday 10th of April 2011 11:04:26 PM

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Yes, one of our veteran techs in our shop always puts GM teflon pipe sealant on all the head bolt threads where the bolts go in to coolant. I would try that on your's.

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Thanks, will do..


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