D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak?
11-26-2003, 06:56 AM
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D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak?
Sometimes I see a little coolant leaking from the head gasket right under the distributor. In about a weeks time, about 250 miles, my overflow bottle will be empty. It's an ex gasket on a 95 dx motor. Everything lined up and the bolts were reused and torqued down properly. Can I re-tighten the bolts? Please tell me this is an easy fix. Thanks.
11-26-2003, 07:53 AM
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Re: D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak? (civicmatt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicmatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the bolts were reused and torqued down properly. </TD></TR></TABLE>
REUSED? Personally, I always use new head bolts whenever the head comes off. Especially if they're the original bolts and this is your first time taking off the head.
Also, check to make sure if you didn't accidently put the HG on backwards. It has happened...
REUSED? Personally, I always use new head bolts whenever the head comes off. Especially if they're the original bolts and this is your first time taking off the head.
Also, check to make sure if you didn't accidently put the HG on backwards. It has happened...
11-26-2003, 09:35 AM
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Re: D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak? (civicmatt)
you might have warped your head or block you should always have the head checked and shaved before you replace the head gasket
11-27-2003, 04:44 PM
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Re: D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak? (scratchy)
Did you tighten the bolts in the right order and to the right torque? Was the block and head clean before you put the new gasket on? Yes you can reuse the head bolts. I did it on my D15 with no problems.
11-27-2003, 06:12 PM
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Re: D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak? (98CTRCoupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98CTRCoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
REUSED? Personally, I always use new head bolts whenever the head comes off. Especially if they're the original bolts and this is your first time taking off the head.
Also, check to make sure if you didn't accidently put the HG on backwards. It has happened...
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using new parts is over rated.....
had my head off 4 times....reused head bolts and headgasket 2 times!!! no leaks
REUSED? Personally, I always use new head bolts whenever the head comes off. Especially if they're the original bolts and this is your first time taking off the head.
Also, check to make sure if you didn't accidently put the HG on backwards. It has happened...
</TD></TR></TABLE>
using new parts is over rated.....
had my head off 4 times....reused head bolts and headgasket 2 times!!! no leaks
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11-27-2003, 06:13 PM
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Re: D15 Changed head gasket. now a little coolant leak? (TEAM JSJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TEAM JSJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OT but what in the right order to install head bolts?
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842610?</TD></TR></TABLE>
start on the inner and work your way out....
73159
842610?</TD></TR></TABLE>
start on the inner and work your way out....
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