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Re: [TR] Possible leaking head gasket

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Subject: Re: [TR] Possible leaking head gasket
From: David Brady <dmb993@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:45:28 -0400
I poured a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol into a fresh
batch of oil and it sank, but it leaves a decidedly green
film on the top. Is there some kind of dye mixed with
ethylene glycol that may be separating? I'll re-torque
the head and wait for the Blackstone report, but I think
I'll be pulling the head in the not to distant future. The
number one cylinder spark plug had a sheen to it, kind
of damp looking. That's probably where my problem
lies.

Thanks,
David Brady
'68 TR250, CD8124L

Randall wrote:
>> I don't know what else it could be but antifreeze. 
>>     
>
> I don't either, but antifreeze is denser than oil, and so would not float on
> top.
>
> Randall


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