Exhaust Stud Leak at #8

[Kendog 170]

I single nut with a flat then lock washer. No issues.

 

[Workingdog1]

@Workingdog1 Yes, that's how install them, double nut.
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I single nut with a flat then lock washer. No issues.

I was thinking more of torque to stud as it sets a day or two.

 

[Workingdog1]

I botched another reply.
Twas thinking more torque to stud while tightening. OP was going to let a few days.

 

[Kendog 170]

Gottcha. My bad.

 

[str12-340]

run a tap into the head to make sure the threads are really clean

 

[JW MOPAR]

run a tap into the head to make sure the threads are really clean

@str12-340 I ran a thread chaser through both stud locations and blew them out clean and dry. Going to fill the system and run it tomorrow.

 

[str12-340]

fingers crossed!!!

 

[JW MOPAR]

fingers crossed!!!

@str12-340 Thanks!

 

[JW MOPAR]

SUCCESS!!! Filled the coolant system and ran it for about 30 minutes, NO LEAKS! Thanks to all for your suggestions.

 

[str12-340]

WOOHOO!!!