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Cape Codder · 12-05-2015, 05:46 PM

Newly rebuilt motor completely installed. Torque had been rechecked and found several head nuts loose. Serviced with water for initial start. While checking installation of engine, noticed water leaking from around and on top of some of the studs. Starting from the back # 14, #8, #7 and crazy enough there was some water around #11. Drained water and again checked torque which was good. Serviced again with water and found bolts leaking. No attempt to start car has been made.

How are these bolts leaking water when engine has not even been started?

12-05-2015, 05:46 PM	#1
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,337	Water Leak ! ! ! Newly rebuilt motor completely installed. Torque had been rechecked and found several head nuts loose. Serviced with water for initial start. While checking installation of engine, noticed water leaking from around and on top of some of the studs. Starting from the back # 14, #8, #7 and crazy enough there was some water around #11. Drained water and again checked torque which was good. Serviced again with water and found bolts leaking. No attempt to start car has been made. How are these bolts leaking water when engine has not even been started?