The head gasket was replaced (with other work) at 187,000 miles. I did not do any checking or re-tightening since then.
I have had a slight leak at the gasket between cylinders 3and 4 on the front of the engine. Not a major seep; just annoying.
Current mileage: 310,000.
This is the original engine (I am the original and only owner) with the 12 mm head bolts.
Is it worth checking, and or, re-torquing the head bolts in order to stop or reduce the leak?? Are these "stretch bolts" and would they have to be removed and replaced?? Or could I just re-torque to spec.
I can live with things as they are, but if it is a simple and effective fix, I might like to give it a go.
Comments??