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03-27-2024, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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Leaking Head Studs
I recently had my 59A completely rebuilt. Block was baked, magnafluxed, etc. When I first fired it up, several of the head studs were dripping coolant. After running, I re-torqued the heads (vintage Navarros with dead-flat decks) 3 times @ 45#. I now have 3 that keep on dripping after about a total of one hour running. Questions: is this normal? Should I keep running it and hope they'll somehow seal themselves up? Should I pull the studs and re-seal? Any other ideas? Thanks for your help.
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03-27-2024, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
Was there any type of thread sealant applied to the studs when installing them to the block?
I believe most of us apply our favorite sealant in that area. Usually, the small leaks will stop on their own. If not, adding a block sealant that remains in motion (unless needed in a specific area) will most certainly do the trick. I have used Alumaseal, an aluminum-based powder, with very good results.
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03-27-2024, 11:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
when the warm weather comes run the car on water in rad. they will stop
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03-27-2024, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
What Kube said x2.
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03-27-2024, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
Sodium Silicate will seal them perfectly as well AKA Water Glass once the water temp reaches 140 degrees.
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03-27-2024, 08:32 PM | #6 |
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03-30-2024, 06:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
Thanks for your advice, guys. I drained the coolant and refilled with distilled water, then put in a bottle of 2-part Rislone Cooling System Repair, and ran it for about 15 minutes. In all the books I've read, and rebuilders I've talked to, I never heard of leaking studs. And thanks to CharlieNY for explaining why it happens.
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03-30-2024, 10:48 AM | #8 |
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"I drained the coolant and refilled with distilled water, then put in a bottle of 2-part Rislone Cooling System Repair, and ran it for about 15 minutes."
So, are we to assume this fixed your issue, just asking?
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03-30-2024, 01:18 PM | #9 |
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Hope so, Shoebox. A bit early to say. I'll run it a few more times before inserting it into my 37, and report back to you guys who were good enough to send your suggestions.
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03-30-2024, 04:40 PM | #10 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
I use a water-glass type product as Ronnie mentioned. I buy Moroso Ceramic-Seal . . . getting it from Jegs. You must follow the instructions and use clean water. If your engine already has anti-freeze, then you'll need to go back to straight water - and I'd "rinse it through" a couple times - before using the ceramic seal. Also, drain the ceramic seal as they recommend - right after you get done with the running of the engine.
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03-31-2024, 10:29 AM | #11 |
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Re: Leaking Head Studs
Many references to guys retapping the stud holes to “clean” them when rebuilding engines. But the holes are built with a tighter tolerance than the taps used, and are as such opened up too much. A source of this weeping.
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04-03-2024, 05:35 PM | #12 |
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Tanks again, all. I'll give the Rislone a while to do its thing. That failing, I'll follow other suggestions you've made.
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