65 Barracuda daily driver

65barracudaLA said
E-Z Lok

Supposedly the adhesive on them seals against liquids so no extra sealant should be necessary (obviously it's needed on the stud that is going in there). I'll have to drill out the hole to 27/64" and then use a 1/2-13 tap. I even ordered their installation tool even though you could technically use a screwdriver.

Another reason I'm worried is that the coolant might leak out of the exhaust stud and find its way into the cylinder and eventually into the oil. Anyone ever had that happen?

Is this possible, that a bad seal at the exhaust stud can cause a head gasket leak?

I ask because I have a very small coolant leak dripping out of the corner under the driver's head gasket just above cyl# 7. It does not drip from the exhaust stud. I went so far as to replace the head gasket and the leak began immediately! Both head and engine block were resurfaced 500 miles ago, this is so frustrating!!

(Sorry for the slight hijack of your thread!)