Changing intake/exhaust gaskets-problem

Richie
Richie
in HUDSON
Hi guys, I think I have a problem while trying to change the gaskets as antifreeze started dripping out of the block when the manifolds loosened up from the block. I don't see any way that antifreeze should be dripping from that location. Blown head gasket ?? The car ran fine as far as I know before I started this project, no smoke at all and engine ran smooth with no skipping. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Richie.

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  • Richie
    Richie
    Never mind, it just hit me.!! the manifold bolts go thru the block into the water jacket. Will now finish the job.
  • ratlee2
    ratlee2
    Yep, you got it. Manifold studs go into the water jacket. Hust replace the studs
  • Geoff
    Geoff
    Replace the studs using Loctite on the threads into the block, and on the nuts use an anti-seize paste.
  • Richie
    Richie
    Thanks guys. I sealed them with Permatex # 59214. Runs great, no leaks.

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