Re: [DML] Head bolts and coolant

["Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxxxx>]

Jeff, 
I replaced my head gasket recently, too. There was no coolant 
coming out anywhere.

You are not supposed to reopen all bolts at once !!!!!
Only one at a time.

Elvis



> Here is a question that I hate to ask because I'm afraid of the 
> answer.  After installing new head gaskets, warming the engine, and 
> proceeding to the retightening procedure I observed the following.  
> When I loosened the head bolts on the drivers side (specifically the 
> center 4) coolant seeped up the bolt passage and onto the top of the 
> head.  Obviously my question is, "Is this normal for a DeLorean?"  
> If the head bolts are open to a passage or are the DeLorean head 
> bolt supposed to be blind holes?  All replies/suggestions are 
> welcome!
> 
> Jeff




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