is it ok to pull a head bolt to reseal it?
07-19-2003, 01:21 PM
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is it ok to pull a head bolt to reseal it?
My motor only has about 1k on it and i am changing oil and i noticed one head bolt is leaking coolant. It is very easy to get to and i was wondering if it would be ok to pull that one bolt put more sealant on it and retorque it. The head bolts are ARP's so i can retighten it. Also should i torque them to gm specs or arp specs for a head bolt. I don't remember what i did the first time.
07-19-2003, 04:18 PM
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Leaking = poor situation.
Don't tighten bolt = situation might get worse, no chance of improving.
Tighten bolt = possibility of improving the situation. Maybe less chance of making things worse.
If you do reseal and tighten, you might check the torque on the bolts around this one.
Don't tighten bolt = situation might get worse, no chance of improving.
Tighten bolt = possibility of improving the situation. Maybe less chance of making things worse.
If you do reseal and tighten, you might check the torque on the bolts around this one.
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