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04-20-2005, 12:31 AM

96E300D

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Will re-torqueing the head cause more leaks?

Thanks for your intrest..
On the 96 E300D there is a definite water leak, not too bad yet, toward the back of the block and head. If I attempt to re-torque the head, am I asking for more leaking by causing the gasket to separate even more?
Matt Hemsley
So.CA

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