I have a problem with my head, i have water leaking out of the top exhaust manifod stud on No1

Anybody any idea or is my head knackered ?

Steve

 

sounds like the head is cracked steve

 

Just spoke with Uncle Tony and he don't think its much of a problem.

I have been told to remove the stud and cover it with sealer and stick it back in.

The stud goes very close to the water way and can break through.

Steve

 

that would be great steve ,i must make sure myself that i never put a stud in too far in the head

 

Make sure you put them in the correct way around

I have been having trouble with the nuts coming lose so i done it up £ucking tight, knowing my luck thats whats broke it

Steve

 

The waterways are very close but if using the correct stud, tightened up to the correct torque with the correct loctite they shouldn't move on tightening, but often will come out when undoing them.
The way to get it to stay put is not by over tightening the nut, make your own locknuts, I've never had one come loose on any car in 30+ years, inc ones used on track, only takes a minute to make as well.
If the sealant doesn't work, and I suspect it won't due to the heat around there, try some Kalimex K- Seal.
tabetha

 

whats the best loctite to use tabatha as im going to putting mine back together soon

 

Think it's Loctite 270 (Red) for studs etc, but may be wrong so feel free to correct me!

Martin

 

270 will do the job nicely, pricey though isn't it!!
tabetha

 

Fuck me steve iv said for ages i could smell anti freeze under your bonnet!!!


cheers danny

 

Since the first time i came to see you.

It still runs lol

Steve

 

Iv seen this a few times mate and it will be fine,id try what tabs said first but the only way iv sorted it in the past is to have it welded!!


cheers danny

 

It's amazing how far a few drops of antifreeze smell will go, especially when cossie paranoia sets in!!
tabetha

 

Took the stud out today as i was changing a few water hoses, covered it in loctite.

Going to let it go off overnight before i refill with water.

Will let you know if i have been lucky tomorrow

Steve

 

Well it ain't leaked yet

Steve

 

I know it’s an old thread, but did it work as I have just put mine back together and I have the same issue with number 1 exhaust stud