3900 chevy impala coolant problem

[easytoremember]

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the metal heater core line that wraps around the front of the engine. with the bent bracket is leaking not sure why after doing the rear head gasket its leaking now. it almost seems that if the piece wasn't bent it wouldn't leak....

thoughts?

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

I think it probably needs a new o-ring and some more sealer to ensure it does not leak, sometimes its nice if the sealer is allowed to cure before hitting it with coolant, heat and pressure. I think the factory bend is fine.

Out of curiosity how many miles on the ole' "high value" V6 to have a head gasket fail ?

[84hurst]

I think it probably needs a new o-ring and some more sealer to ensure it does not leak, sometimes its nice if the sealer is allowed to cure before hitting it with coolant, heat and pressure. I think the factory bend is fine.

Out of curiosity how many miles on the ole' "high value" V6 to have a head gasket fail ?

Iirc... its an 07 9c1 w/100k