Convince me I can do my '78's water bridge gasket myself
01-22-2023, 04:37 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Is it ok to run it for extended periods of time with the cap loose as long as coolant level and temperature stay ok? I drove for a while the other day with the cap loose and everything seemed fine.
01-22-2023, 08:56 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Just take your time. If you dont think it is moving, don't press your luck. Add the penetrating oil daily and tap on them (repeat), All suggestions are great. I got mine with just tapping and an allen wrench back and forth after about a week. Met Scoper at Camp 928 last year. Maybe see you there also.
01-22-2023, 09:30 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
It is a crapshoot. I had no problem with mine but expected the worst. Same with heads and water pump
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01-27-2023, 11:32 AM
#19
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I just did this a 5 months ago. First three came out great. The passenger side rear towards firewall gave me hell. Tried heat, cold, this, that. Eventually came out to welding a nut on. It took three different weld attempts and then it finally came out. All in all, i think it took a week just for the one bolt. Follow all the advice on here or it gets ugly and still could.
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