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LopezCarguy · 06-08-2015, 04:42 PM

I have new rebuilt engine with Snyders 5.5 head, not installed by me but the builder..I now have a small leak at rear of head and have torqued all studs to 55 pounds...question is when I replace head gasket should I take studs out and put thread sealant on them so no water comes up studs..I know the builder did not do this...I know it should have a B head gasket and I will use the copper spray before installing...

Gary WA · 06-08-2015, 06:34 PM

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Hi! I will email you the proper way to torque the head. I have never had a failure! Of course that's me and i'm old. Follow to the letter. this was provided to me by Larry Brumfield! its on its way. I do use anti-seize on mine.

06-08-2015, 04:42 PM	#1
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	head leak I have new rebuilt engine with Snyders 5.5 head, not installed by me but the builder..I now have a small leak at rear of head and have torqued all studs to 55 pounds...question is when I replace head gasket should I take studs out and put thread sealant on them so no water comes up studs..I know the builder did not do this...I know it should have a B head gasket and I will use the copper spray before installing... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!

06-08-2015, 06:34 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: head leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi! I will email you the proper way to torque the head. I have never had a failure! Of course that's me and i'm old. Follow to the letter. this was provided to me by Larry Brumfield! its on its way. I do use anti-seize on mine. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com