Re: Another leak in the V8

[Steve Manning <stephenm@ix.netcom.com>]

At 06:00 PM 9/26/97 +1000, you wrote:
>My V8 has found yet another fluid to deposit onto the cat, this time its
>coolant. I guess its not going to make much difference since its already
>being doused with ATF & Pentosin.
>Any ideas as to a likely source? Looks like I'm gunna hafta make a big
>sacrifice to the gods, must be in response to the front rotors I picked up
>this morning for about $70US each, discounted at the dealer from about
>$150.
>
>Cheers
>
>John Firkins

My guess is the o-ring on one/both of the coolant lines going into the back
of each head.  Very common leak.  Happened on mine, first driver's then
passenger's side.  Mine were fixed under warranty so I don't have all
costs..........SLM

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