I did a search, but nothing specific to my issue came up so here goes...
I have two RTVs, one I bought new and one with a bad engine that was given to me. The one I bought has a transmission/rear differential problem and since I'm more comfortable with engine work I decided to repair the engine on the one I was given and swap some other parts so I would have one operational machine.
I pulled the head and found a damaged piston and a bent rod, along with a cracked head so I pulled the replacement parts from the other machine. Long story short I got it all back together yesterday and cranked the engine and it ran great, except for a major water leak. Apparently the previous owner had not kept antifreeze in the cooling system and the thermostat housing has a crack in it. The problem is I cannot get the right hand bolt out, the head goes up against the water pump housing that is part of the front cover of the engine.
I don't want to pull the head. That's more time that I don't want to spend not to mention another $70 for a head gasket. Anyone have any suggestions?
I have two RTVs, one I bought new and one with a bad engine that was given to me. The one I bought has a transmission/rear differential problem and since I'm more comfortable with engine work I decided to repair the engine on the one I was given and swap some other parts so I would have one operational machine.
I pulled the head and found a damaged piston and a bent rod, along with a cracked head so I pulled the replacement parts from the other machine. Long story short I got it all back together yesterday and cranked the engine and it ran great, except for a major water leak. Apparently the previous owner had not kept antifreeze in the cooling system and the thermostat housing has a crack in it. The problem is I cannot get the right hand bolt out, the head goes up against the water pump housing that is part of the front cover of the engine.
I don't want to pull the head. That's more time that I don't want to spend not to mention another $70 for a head gasket. Anyone have any suggestions?