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HotRoddin · 03-31-2005, 09:09 PM

It may not be exactally what Andy said, but my bet would be something similar to that, like a puckered headbolt hole or something. Perhaps incompatable gasket / head / block combo ?

If it can't hold coolant just starting it up and idling in the driveway then it has to be something obvious ... a large crack or a serious warp or low/high spot on the block / head.

I'm curious about the leaking headbolts theory, even if you have coolant coming up past the bolt threads, that area is still sealed from the outside world by the head gasket ??

Anywho, like everybody else, I'm curious to see what ends up fixing this one, please let us know, and good luck

03-31-2005, 09:09 PM	#38
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Re: Still leaking?!!!!!! It may not be exactally what Andy said, but my bet would be something similar to that, like a puckered headbolt hole or something. Perhaps incompatable gasket / head / block combo ? If it can't hold coolant just starting it up and idling in the driveway then it has to be something obvious ... a large crack or a serious warp or low/high spot on the block / head. I'm curious about the leaking headbolts theory, even if you have coolant coming up past the bolt threads, that area is still sealed from the outside world by the head gasket ?? Anywho, like everybody else, I'm curious to see what ends up fixing this one, please let us know, and good luck __________________ Under Construction: 64 Falcon 372 cu in. stroker 1:72 rod ratio 6.250" rods (long rod), Comp Cams XE274 230/236 520/526 @ .050, Scorpion Rollers, Roush 200 irons, 10:1 Keith Blacks, Hedman long tubes, 750 Holley DP, Edelbrock Victor Jr., C4 3500 stall, gears and tires to be anounced.