Exhaust Manifold Bolts Go Into Water Jacket???

[fcris]

OK guys, don't flame me, because it's been about 35+ years since I pulled one of these motors.

Is it normal for coolant to come out of some of the Exhaust Manifold Bolt holes on a big block / 440?

I just don't remember this happening way back, but it just may have been that I always drained the coolant before doing these things. And what I really should remember, is having to put sealant on these bolts when reinstalling them.

Thanks

 

[6packcuda]

Yep, that's normal. A little Permatex #2 on the bolts going back together will seal them up nicely.

 

[ramenth]

And remember to give the sealant a little set time if you plan on firing it right back up...don't know how many times I've seen radiators get clogged because someone got in a hurry when sealing these or LA series water pump bolts, fire the engine before the sealer has chance to set, and the stuff gets pulled right into the radiator.

 

[Marilyn]

RE: Default Exhaust Manifold Bolts Go Into Water Jacket??? OK guys, don't flame me, b

HI! when you had reinstall coolant then after they do work well or not . I mean new coolant adequate cool or not . If your coolant has not able to do cool so you just go again near garage then you can solve your problem.

 

[6packcuda]

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you just said.