02 Buick Lesabre Coolant Leak...

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Re: 02 Buick Lesabre Coolant Leak...

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This is getting to be no fun at all. It has now been a little over a Month and they are starting to leak again. It is a very small leak so far. I used RTV Copper, it looked like a great seal and now here we go again. There were no scratches or anything in the holes. I dried it very well.

I still find it strange how loose they fit in the holes and then the O Rings flatten out. The engine is staying perfectly within the proper heat range.

Any other ides???

Thanks,

J
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When in doubt, use more goop.

You could apply some extra to the elbows after they are installed.
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Re: 02 Buick Lesabre Coolant Leak...

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Do you think that would seal now without taking them off again?

Thanks,

J
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It can't hurt. Just make sure everything is dry before applying.
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Re: 02 Buick Lesabre Coolant Leak...

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hanks, I'll give it a try.

J
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