coolant leaking from head stud nut

[TyCorr]

So that confirms its not complete failure but its pretty obvious.

 

[lincolnlocker]

Yuppers

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[TARM]

While it could be a crack is it not more likley a fubar'd gasket? That was my first thought when I saw the post. Also if at a gasket install issue I would be discussing how to handle it with the builder. Hopefully that is what it is.


Edit: never mind I see HRT already mentioned it.

 

[gnxtc2]

that is correct. I have coolant leaking out of the top of a head stud nut. its the driver side rear outside corner to be exact. oil is clean, no coolant in it. just running out and down. what could cause this and any way to stop it for now?

Which stud is it...upper or lower? It would the front upper or lower corner in the pic.

Billy T.
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[lincolnlocker]

oooohh, shiny!

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[gnxtc2]

If the head stud was the upper outer one, was the block and/or head was decked? I wonder if the locating dowel kept the head up and prevented it from sealing which pushed the gasket out. What gaskets were used?

Billy T.
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[lincolnlocker]

If the head stud was the upper outer one, was the block and/or head was decked? I wonder if the locating dowel kept the head up and prevented it from sealing which pushed the gasket out. What gaskets were used?

Billy T.
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the entire rebuild kit was from riffraff and I am certain that he uses all motorcraft parts.

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[lincolnlocker]

and yes, they where surfaced.

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[Dmstrucks02]

Interested to see what you find

 

[lincolnlocker]

Interested to see what you find

me too. it doesn't blow coolant out. its just a drip even when hot and the system pressurizes.. it hasnt been a dd in a while so it will be a while till I tear it down.

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[TyCorr]

Ooooooh fun! Been there. Done that. The good news is after you drain all the damn fluids you could have it out, on a stand, and the head off in three hours if you have a decent shop and an equally decent helper.

 

[lincolnlocker]

decent shop .

that is the problem right there

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[TyCorr]

that is the problem right there

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I didnt either. Still managed. Worst part is traversing ****ty pavement with the hoist or stand. I had to get creative. It might be worth the 200 bucks to pour a new apron in front of your garage or whatever you use to have a smooth surface. If I woulda been thinking, I would have.

 

[lincolnlocker]

hoist or stand.

thats the other problem... well there is many others too but that is the main problem.

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[bluedge8]

you don't have a bobcat or bucket from a tractor to use as a cherry picker? Sorry to hear about this but hopefully it's just a gasket.

 

[lincolnlocker]

you don't have a bobcat or bucket from a tractor to use as a cherry picker? Sorry to hear about this but hopefully it's just a gasket.

I have done that a few times but it takes more than one person to do that.

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[gnxtc2]

I pulled my motor using a fork lift with a home made boom attachment.

Billy T.
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[TyCorr]

I have done that a few times but it takes more than one person to do that.

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You cant find nobody to help you?

 

[lincolnlocker]

You cant find nobody to help you?

not that I trust. other then my mechanic buddy but im waiting for him to get done building his shop at home.

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[DocBar]

not that I trust. other then my mechanic buddy but im waiting for him to get done building his shop at home.

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Lack of facilities makes a huge difference.