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Re: trouble finding an oil leak

To: vance.navarrette@intel.com
Subject: Re: trouble finding an oil leak
From: jay_welch@juno.com
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 11:21:16 -0400
An old mechanic trick was to paint both sides of a metal headgasket with
high quality silver paint, let dry and install as usual.  I did this 2
years ago using 2 coats of silver engine paint.  Gone many miles with no
leakage.  This would not be recommended if you're using the latest
technologies in head gaskets.

Jay

> He claimed that a "mist" of oil would seep out between the head and the
block if this was not done.  Sounds like you need to pop the head off,
replace the gasket, and add a little hylomar.

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