Remove the stud, put some #2 permatex on the threads reinstall it and see if you still have a problem.
I have just now gotten my 320 back together, cranking and running. I took the head in and had it cleaned, shaved and they did a valve job. While the motor is running, you can see coolant bubbling out at one of the manifold studs. I checked in my repair manual, and it did not say anything re using any sealant when installing the studs the way you install the head bolts on the driver side of the head. Should I have used sealant, or do I have a problem?
Remove the stud, put some #2 permatex on the threads reinstall it and see if you still have a problem.
I pulled the head bolts and re-inserted with ample Permatex, but coolant still bubbles out. Next step is to pull the manifolds off, and most likely the head will be back off with me raising hell with the machine shop for screwing the head up when they did the valve job.
Been two weeks, Bill. Any news?
Ben
Looking at a 320 head, # 1,6,11, the first, center and last manifold bolts are drilled though to the head bolts.
I might use Permatex #1 or Permatex high performance thread sealant. Do not "test" the seal too quickly. I would be tempted to wait 'til the next day.
With a slight leak as you are experiencing, you could use a cooling system sealant added directly into your radiator (this could be controversial ).
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Great advice. Your stud info is exactly what I need. Thank you so much! Save me from having to pull all of them out for inspection.
When I get back to it next week, I'll make sure I resealed those studs. I thought about the sealant, but I'm using an aftermarket radiator, and I think the fins are probably too tight for the sealant to work the way I want it to. The motor runs great, except for the leak. I have not had it on the road yet to be sure I don't wreck the rebuild.
Last edited by Just Bill; 10-14-2017 at 06:59 AM.
Those exhaust studs are going through to the head bolts. The coolant would be coming past the threads on the headbolts filling the void between the bolt and the head, then pushing out past the manifold stud. The manifold stud should not need sealing. Only the corresponding head bolt would need sealing into the block.
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