The passenger side cylinder 1 head stud/nut is weeping ever so slightly. I get a little coolant forced out of the threads on the nut every time the engine is up to temp.
What would you use to fix this, thread lock - silicone tape - copper washer etc.?
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Cylinder Head Nut (not bolt) leaking
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joelittel
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Cylinder Head Nut (not bolt) leaking
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klweimer
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Re: Cylinder Head Nut (not bold) leaking
I had the same problem on my motor. I removed the nut and washer, tightened up the stud, put Permatex #2 on the threads and the stud and the washer and the nut. Torqued the nut back up and wiped off all the excess. No more leak!
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joelittel
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Re: Cylinder Head Nut (not bolt) leaking
Perfect, thanks
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joelittel
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Re: Cylinder Head Nut (not bolt) leaking
Perfect, thanks