In a message dated 97-03-12 02:40:23 EST, Ronald_Marthaller@msn.com (Ronald
Marthaller) writes:
<< Last summer when it would set for more than a couple of days the exhaust
would
smell like anti freeze. The smell would go away after it ran for a few
minutes. When I drove it every day there would not be any smell and it runs
fine. The anti freeze level in the radiator does not change and I never
have
to add any.
Do I have a leaky head gasket here? Any other suggestions. Should I pull
the
head this spring and replace head gasket? Is it maybe a more serious
problem?
Thanks for any help. >>
Ron,
Since the level isn't going down, probably not. On the other hand, I think
I'd re-torque those head bolts for piece of mind. Don't loosen them. Just
re-run the pattern. Maybe your luck will hold.
R. Johnson - Dallas
'90 Maine Coon
'79 Midget
'76 Midget
'73 MGB
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