Many times in the past I have seen what was thought to be the nut leaking
(usually #1 cyl) and it was in fact a crack in the head there...look closely
before you leap...

Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut

I agree, It's risky to touch it.
Though, by the time that happens, things are pretty corroded and old in the
'head gaskets' department any way.
The one I did  responded to removing and resealing the one nut, but it IS
risky all right.
Scott
Turbovans.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Benny boy
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 6:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut

Don't touch it for now, it may seal itself back. Coolant is corosive, with
time, it will built coat of dry coolant and seal itself, i know, i have seen
that lately in Mexico. If not, well, you have to seal it back. But it may
create damage ealsewhere. Those 8 nuts are fully needed, one loose and the
head may move. 50/50 chance i would say, who knows.

Good luck, Ben
http://www.benplace.com/

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:34:30 -0800, Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM> wrote:

>On another note, I have a very small coolant leak coming from an upper head
>nut. I've never heard this mentioned and didn't find anything in the
>archives.
>
>I know the head studs are in the cooolant jacket and that sealant is used
to
>seal the studs to the heads.
>
>Boston Bob, Jeff, any experience with this? Subi time Benny Boy?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kim

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