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water leakin from driver side rear head

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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water leakin from driver side rear head

just did a head gasket job on 1995 camaro lt1 and now i have water leaking from the rear of the driver side head what should i do
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Re: water leakin from driver side rear head

If it's the coolant crossover pipe do yourself a favor and just custom make your own.
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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i think its coming from the last bolt on the head
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Correct head gaskets?
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Re: water leaking from driver side rear head

i just replaced the head gasket
Old Aug 31, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Re: water leakin from driver side rear head

Did you use thread sealer?
Old Aug 31, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Re: water leakin from driver side rear head

Bolts aren't tightened to spec or there is a failure of the thread sealant on the bolts.
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