440 - coolant running out of exhaust bolts

[josephqatarcarguy]

hey lads, while pulling the headers to swap out my started - removed the header bolt and coolant came rushing off -is this normal?
no leaks - engine oil is the right color( not mixing ) - no temperature issue etc i have read this is normal?

 

[OH71RRunner]

Yep. Very common. The bolts holes for the exhaust go into the coolant passages.
Drain the coolant enough so it's not leaking. Get the coolant cleaned up in the threads. When reinstalling header bolts, use Teflon tape or something to make them water tight.

 

[DanielSlocum]

i know people who scraped a big block chrysler because they thought it was cracked when coolant came out of the exhaust stud holes!

 

[moparedtn]

i know people who scraped a big block chrysler because they thought it was cracked when coolant came out of the exhaust stud holes!

Educate them.

 

[AR67GTX]

Use this stuff. It really seals things up.

Amazon product ASIN B009YA050W

 

[toolmanmike]

Educate them.

He bought those 440's for $25.

 

[1967coronet]

Joseph, all of the exhaust bolts / studs will need sealed.
Like posted above a good high temp thread sealant is the way to go.

 

[Gus chiggins]

Yep. Very common. The bolts holes for the exhaust go into the coolant passages.
Drain the coolant enough so it's not leaking. Get the coolant cleaned up in the threads. When reinstalling header bolts, use Teflon tape or something to make them water tight.

I used permatex ptfe, on all studs just in case, no leaks.

 

[WileERobby]

Depending on your header configuration, you can use studs on all holes except #1 inner