Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I have an issue with a model year 2000 Cummins ISC 8.3L. While there is no measurable loss of coolant from this engine from the reservoir, and nothing seems amiss in an oil analysis, I seem to have a very small amount of coolant that likes to seep out around the back end of the cylinder head to block area. It doesn't run out, or drip onto the ground. It usually can only be seen after sitting for a few days. It's more like a film in that spot. But a couple times I've seen a few drop sized spots there on the block. It's red...so it's the coolant.
After talking with the local KW truck dealer (Cummins repair center) about this...the shop person said he'd try to "re-torque" the head bolts while it's still hot/warm and see if that stops the issue. Which I can do. But what torque do I use? I think the ISC torque sequence involves steps of ft-lbs values and a final step of advancing so many degrees. So I really have no idea what I should set my wrench to for a "torque-check".
Anybody have any suggestions?
After talking with the local KW truck dealer (Cummins repair center) about this...the shop person said he'd try to "re-torque" the head bolts while it's still hot/warm and see if that stops the issue. Which I can do. But what torque do I use? I think the ISC torque sequence involves steps of ft-lbs values and a final step of advancing so many degrees. So I really have no idea what I should set my wrench to for a "torque-check".
Anybody have any suggestions?
