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Topic: head leaking water from front driver side
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68dustin
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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! ![[Frown]](frown.gif) 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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NEIGHT
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This isn't any help but I personally wouldn't have used the stock bolts again.
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68dustin
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
This isn't any help but I personally wouldn't have used the stock bolts again.
that is the only thing that I think was a big no no! guess live and learn
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SSF 50
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Did u clean / tap all the bolt holes in block??
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Dude that 5.0 is not a 5.0 no way bro. It has to have a diff motor.
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68dustin
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Originally posted by SSF 50:
Did u clean / tap all the bolt holes in block??
Yup
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92_5.0
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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 ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
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540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
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92_5.0
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also, did your motor ever over heat or get over 210*?
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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68dustin
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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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92_5.0
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Are you running a supercharger or turbo?
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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68dustin
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neither on this motor... i found the problem... there is a crack in the block above the oil filter..
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ArchersGT
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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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Secnd2nun64
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neither on this motor... i found the problem... there is a crack in the block above the oil filter..
Sounds like a good excuse to build a stroker. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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68dustin
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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..
Sounds like a good excuse to build a stroker.
this is for the motor in the cougar.. my mustang is still running ( . Y . ) 'S ...
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Adam5.0
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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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want something old and japanese
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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.
out comes the motor again!
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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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.
out comes the motor again!
More common than you think
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68dustin
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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.
out comes the motor again!
More common than you think
thanks dan telling me where to get a short block..
I picked it up last night
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
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