List,
Well, a few months ago I had written about the mysterious appearance of
coolant on the underside of the bonnet, where most normal radiator and hose
leaks should NOT deposit coolant. Careful inspection yielded that I was
still using the wrong radiator cap (3/4" instead of 1" depth). Fixed that
and had an awesome summer of driving, although I still noticed only a slight
amount still appearing, it was insignificant enough that I determined that I
would leave it for winter to pressurize and resolve finally.
Well, now I know! As I was preparing to head to a club event this morning
and dutifully dusting off old Tarbaby for a fun 100 miler I noticed an
inverted dent on the bonnet. Severely admonishing myself for leaving
something on the motor and closing the lid I opened her up and there was 1/2
of the front stud laying on the manifold, and the hole was full with nice
clean coolant. So, I have now resolved finding the minor problem that I had
by discovering a major problem.
My questions are these:
-What is the procedure to replace a stud?
-Can it be done 'in situ'?
-As there was coolant in the hole, and most likely before today, do look for
another problem or is there supposed to be coolant in the stud holes?
-Head gasket?
-I have some extra studs from another, newer engine, should I use one of
them or buy new? (Sourcing recommendations appreciated)
Many thanks in advance.....
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
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