Cylinder Head Bolts

[WIL35]

I have a minor water leak from the rear nearside of the engine. I've checked the water rail joints to the cylinder head and they are dry. However if I look at the rearmost cylinder head bolt on the nearside I can see pink antifreeze around the bolt. Is it possible for coolant to come up the bolt, ie; do the bolts pass through the coolant chamber?

I think I need to see an engine in pieces, but not mine at the moment!!

Thanks

[clive f]

yes the head bolts do pass through the coolant chamber, if its only on one bolt I`d remove it, apply a little silicon and replace and torque it down, and check the torque of the others as well if possible.

[WIL35]

Thanks for confirming that, I'll drain some coolant out and do as suggested.