71RALLYEDART
Well-Known Member
I know that the front and rear header bolts go into water jackets. But should I be getting coolant out of the other header bolts also?
headers coolant leak
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no. the other bolt holes are blind. i can't imagine what you have going on if you are truly getting coolant out of the other bolts. i'd make sure you put some gasket maker or silicon on the 4 corner bolts, and that they were 100% not leaking.
mguner
How many is too many?
Big block or small block? Big blocks have several if not all that go into the jacket. I always put the high heat silicone on the threads.
71RALLYEDART
Well-Known Member
small block 340
the thread is in the SB category...so one can only assume lol
Matts440
Well-Known Member
Were the heads ported or stock ports?
BlueDream
Aspiring Mopar enthusiast
If header bolts that aren't on the corners have coolant on them then it's coming from somewhere else. Like has been said, definitely check out the four corners for leaking. You could also wipe everything clean and keep an eye on it to see what gets wet again, that might help you trace your leak.
mguner
How many is too many?
True but I try not to discriminate just incase we have a low information voter.
It could be that someone had to drill out a broken bolt and went too far...
71RALLYEDART
Well-Known Member
could the head just be cracked and therefore no good
dano
Evil Handy Man
Possible but I bet the one of the end studs seals were disturbed when the headers were put on. Don't be surprised if one it stripped and or helicoiled.
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