[Vwdiesel] Coolant Leak at Cylinder Head Flange, 1.9L NA engine

[Roger Brown]

Shawn Wright wrote:
> I'm glad this one came up... it might explain my weeping coolant flange, also installed 
> with a new gasket. I will see if I can remove one bolt at a time and apply some RTV - 
> I usually use blue or copper for coolant though. 
> 
> On 17 Oct 2005 at 9:41, Area31 Research Facility <stephensrw at stn.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Clear RTV silicone goobered all over the threads.
>>
>>Rob

I find the pipe thread sealant works the best.  I use either the teflon paste stuff for coolant things or Rector Seal for things 
with oil or fuel (it is used for sealing natural gas fittings I think).

-- 
    Roger