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Subject:Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
From:FranD
Date:Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:00:14 -0800

Hi Stuart:
Anyone I've talked to who knows vanagaons says don't put in the
Barrs Leak stuff conveying an impression to me of doooooom!
FranD
--- Stuart <stuart@cobaltgroup.com> wrote:
> Keep in mind that there is sealant that has set up after
> assembly
> between the flange on the nut and the head surface.  You run
> the risk of
> breaking this seal, but you really have nothing to lose.  Throw
> in a can
> of Bar's Leak, it has worked for me in the past to buy time.
> It won't
> hurt anything, and maybe it will get you to a warm season
> before you
> have to face the ultimate long term repair.
> http://barsleaks.com
>
> Stuart
>
> FranD wrote:
> >
> > Tom emailed me and I'm putting it on the list because I have
> > another question:
> > Can the heads be retorqued?(which was a suggestion from a
> friend
> > of mine)would it have any adverse affects?
> > FranD
> >
> > --- FranD <fdundas@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
>

=====
FranD
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