making small mistakes is a serious part of major mechanics. Everyone does
it. You deserve to think that that's an isolated little problem which could
be as simple as not torquing down that particular head nut, or forgetting
sealant at that spot. I suggest first you check it's torque. If it's
correct, pop it off and goop it up. Now put it back together and start the
engine. Just think of all the systems and bolts/nuts you've worked with.....
isn't it fair to have had one mistake?

Pat yourself on the back that it fit back together!
That's a serious accomplishment in it's own sense.

There's nothing we can't fix. Some things just take more time.

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
BOSTIG in the back

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:54 PM, Roger VanTill <motelvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I rebuilt my 2.1 this spring. Was very careful, read everything I could,
> watched Ben's videos, etc. Got the motor and new tranny installed. Filled
> the system with coolant this afternoon. It's sitting there, not started
> yet,
> unpressurized. I've got a coolant leak coming from one of the upper center
> head bolts on the driver side. Tears are still falling as I write this.
>
> Yes I sanded the bolts flat and cleaned up the mating surface on the head.
> I
> used the yellow goop that came with the gasket set.
>
> Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it? Do I
> trust
> the other 15?
>
> Looking for advice and a pat on the back to tell me it'll be alright.
>