David :
Get some of the 'Teflon' pipe dope (paste, not tape) at the local hardware
store and use it to coat the threads of your heater valve. That should allow
you to turn it tight, and then go another 1/2 turn to get the valve in the
proper position. While it's apart, inspect the valve and head for cracks.
Randall
On Tuesday, September 19, 2000 6:58 AM, David A. Templeton
[SMTP:davidt@opentext.com] wrote:
>
> This morning on my way to work in the spit I stopped at a stop sign and
> slight puff of smoke came out from under the front end. After pulling over
> and opening the bonnet I noticed antifreeze coming from the threads of the
> heater valve. Now, on the GT6 it is the threaded type and it seems if I
> tighten it down and use the control it will loosen up. It is not exactly
> lined up properly. Does any one have any ideas what I can use around the
> threads to lock it up a half turn ealier?
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