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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
well I put my motor back together. I went thur all the torque sequences, but I used the stock head bolts. Now that I have it running I have a water leak at the lower bolt between the head gasket and block. I used thread sealant on all the lower bolts. What could have caused this? The heads were clean as well as the block? warped head?? By the way its only the front bolt right above the filter on a 302. All compression is good! should I pull the head and run arp bolts or buy a new set of bolts for this head?

[ 2013-04-03, 07:03 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
This isn't any help but I personally wouldn't have used the stock bolts again.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
This isn't any help but I personally wouldn't have used the stock bolts again.

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that is the only thing that I think was a big no no! guess live and learn
 

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Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :
 
Did u clean / tap all the bolt holes in block??
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
Did u clean / tap all the bolt holes in block??

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Yup
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
I know it sucks, but to do it right, pull both heads off and use ARP studs or bolts and have your heads checked for warping. I personaly use ARP 1/2 inch studs
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
also, did your motor ever over heat or get over 210*?
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
I don't believe the motor got really hot, but they were used heads, however when I pulled them off the motor the first time there was no sign of any gasket problem.
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Are you running a supercharger or turbo?
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
neither on this motor... i found the problem... there is a crack in the block above the oil filter..
 

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Posted by Arch (Member # 5177) on :
 

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
This isn't any help but I personally wouldn't have used the stock bolts again.

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
neither on this motor... i found the problem... there is a crack in the block above the oil filter..

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Sounds like a good excuse to build a stroker.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 

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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
neither on this motor... i found the problem... there is a crack in the block above the oil filter..

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Sounds like a good excuse to build a stroker.

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
Had a leak in the same spot as you after a head swap. Turned out to be a cracked block at the bolt hole.

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out comes the motor again!
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
Had a leak in the same spot as you after a head swap. Turned out to be a cracked block at the bolt hole.

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out comes the motor again!

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Originally posted by turbo50:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by Adam5.0:
Had a leak in the same spot as you after a head swap. Turned out to be a cracked block at the bolt hole.

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out comes the motor again!

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More common than you think

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