RE: Water Leak at Exhaust Manifold stud

[Don Owen <d4owe9@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Fellas.I had forgotten that we had to R & R a few of the studs.Pretty sure I failed to use any loctite or sealer when doing so.Not sure I had the brains to realize that some went through to the water jacket.Oh well...Thanks again, Don

> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Water Leak at Exhaust Manifold stud
> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:12:25 -0800
> 
> Also, chasing the threads with a tap, and install a brand new stud.   As 
> everyone said, use a thread sealer.  I've never had a leak with the red 
> locktite yet.
> 
> On 2/26/2011 12:13 PM, Rich Kinsley wrote:
> > I have a poly instead of a wedge but I'm sure the problem exists in all
> > of these. There is a lot of heat and I think it dries out the sealer. I
> > did use the high temp good stuff too. I had the rear 'bolt' (in my case)
> > spring a leak shortly after break in. Then after some racing a few years
> > later the right front bolt starting spitting AF. I could just barely see
> > the steam but heard it sizzle when it hit the headers. There's no way
> > I'd remove those headers unless it was absolutely necessary. Just ask
> > Paul Lenneman :-) So what I did was drain down the coolant and remove
> > the bolt. clean it up and reseal it. I got pretty aggressive with the
> > rear one because it happened again so on that one I gave it a dose of
> > the black aviation sealer. That may bite me when I do have to remove it
> > but for now it doesn't leak.
> >
> > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> > ======================================================================
> > Donnie Schanz Jr wrote:
> >> Usually just needs some sealer on the threads and let it set up. Before
> >> you
> >> add header, put a small bead around the stud again, and install header.
> >> I
> >> have a stud or two that are a real pain in the ass sometimes. Once it is
> >>
> >> sealed, it should be fine. Pull the studs and install new if needed.
> >>
> >> Good luck.
> >> Donnie
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Don Owen"<d4owe9@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: "Mopar Discussion Group"<1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:57 PM
> >> Subject: Water Leak at Exhaust Manifold stud
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> OK Fellas:One thing after another with my new Street Wedge motor...As
> >>> some
> >>> may recall we had a successful start up and cam break in a few weeks
> >>> ago.Since then, some adventures with a leaky heater water valve, oil
> >>> pressure switch, and so on.It has been started and brought up to
> >>> temperature several times...no major problems.Today we took her (yes,
> >>> like
> >>> Gary's 318, this is definitely a She) out of the garage for some fresh
> >>> air
> >>> and another start and run.We took a few pics as the finish line is in
> >>> sight.But wait...steam is coming out from one of the frontward exhaust
> >>> manifold studs!Back over the pit in the shop and yes, coolant leaking
> >>> out
> >>> from the passenger side head, through the stud/nut/stud openingfor
> >>> number
> >>> 2 exhaust port.We tightened all the exhaust manifold nuts again, of
> >>> course
> >>> it still leaks. Hmmmmm.What do we have here?Thanks, Donny, 64 Belvedere
> >
> >
> >
> > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> > http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html
> >
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