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Re: Broken exhaust valve spring
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/15/2013 3 Replies

Mark:

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I suspect, but have no proof, that coolant (glycol and/or water) fosters 'hydrogen embrittlement' in the steel alloys used and accelerates localized failure at imperfections, inclusions and v... Login to read more.

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