I fully agree, and i won't do that with the engine still in the van! unless,
all bolt and nuts are rust free!

Ben

On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 13:58:39 -0700, dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

>check all coolant lines in the area first.
>pressure test the cooling system to find the leak.
>chemical sealers work for a short term solution.
>it is best to replace both heads at the same time.
>they have seen equal conditions and the other will let loose soon after.
>
>df
>
>Brendan Slevin <brendan@BELLATAZZA.COM> wrote: Ok, so I think Totoro may
need a head gasket soon. I've noticed a drip of
>coolant here and there and when I try to find the source it seems as
>though it's the driver's side head.  This is the side that can be done
>easily (!) with the enigne in, right?  Anything I should be ready to
>change at the same time?  How long do I have until it absolutley must be
>done?  I have no coolant in the oil and no hydrocarbons in the coolant and
>no apparent loss of performance.  Hmm. . .
>
>Brendan
>84 GL Totoro
>Bend, Oregon