Originally Posted by
COLEYST200
It's quite a common problem with these heads .
my old 3dr head had a stud brake the bottom of the hole very simple fix PTF tape on the stud and it was all good again
I would prefer a proper fix but might try this as it could fix it but if not the head will need to come off anyway so nothing to loose I guess.
Im guessing ptfe tape doesn't break down when it gets hot then ? As exhaust manifold studs do see a lot of heat !