Merl:
You can get some weeping without there being a real leak, BUT here is how to
check the nuts.
With a cast iron head, retorque at operating temperature.
Do the nuts one at a time. Back them off about 1/3 turn and then bring it up
to spec again.
If you don't crack them a hair first you will get false values as they can
take more torque to break loose than they are actually exerting on the stud.
Bill
In a message dated 12/27/2007 8:04:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
mvrose@charter.net writes:
I just completed the rebuild of my MGB. I rebuilt the engine and re-torqued
the head bolts after approximately 300 miles. After 2,400 miles, I just
noticed a weep of anti freeze coming from the head gasket above my spark
plugs. I have the following questions:
Is this normal or should I re-torque the head bolts? Some where I thought I
read this was normal on an MG.
If I re-torque do I do it hot or cold?
If I re-torque do I loosen all the head bolts and start over or do I
re-torque
from there current torque values?
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