Akula69 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ralph the XJ has decided to show his azz again! Daughter states that the exhaust is "blowing a whitish smoke that smells sweet" and has done the 'white towel test' on the exhaust (there was no oil residue left on the towel). I suspect a small leak in the head gasket...the oil is not milky so I believe its just into the 6th cylinder at this time. My question is this: If I have to replace the gasket, do I re-use the head bolts or get new ones? and, Where does one get new head bolts? Ralph is a 5 hour drive from me. Is it recommended to drive it (at constant freeway speeds) if it is not leaking coolant into the oil? If I have to go and tow it back can I put the trans in neutral and tow it on a dolly (rear wheels on ground)? Thanks in advance Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The factory manual says head bolts can be re-used one time. They instruct you to put a dab of white paint on each bolt head so the next person to go in there will know not to try to use the head bolts for a third time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18397&hilit=head+bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18397&hilit=head+bolts Thanks for the find - I can't seem to get the search function to work consistantly for me :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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