Blue Shee 2003 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 Hey guys I just did a leak down test on my new top end and it holds about 5 psi from 6 after 15 minutes or so and I found the leak... its tiny around the back middle base jug nut.. looks to be coming through the thread.. is it worth even worrying about though? I haven't ran it at all yet is it possible a few heat cycles will just seal it up? I'd rather not take the head off again to get to it... opinions? Quote
trickedcarbine Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 So if I read that right, you put it up to 6 psi and it still held 5psi after 15 mins? If that's the case run it. Quote
sleeper06 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Posted July 11, 2013 If it is leaking there someone either made the metal porous from welding for worm holes ,holes were done wrong or something not seated rite Quote
mike0chek Posted July 12, 2013 Report Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) i would personally take it off then reseal it. if its leaking now it will prob only get worse, then melt your topend. Edited July 12, 2013 by mike0chek Quote
dajogejr Posted July 12, 2013 Report Posted July 12, 2013 Copper washer, grind the outside edge down to fit. Throw some high temp RTV... 5PSI for that long and it should be fine. Leaking around a base gasket or the head, I'd redo it. Quote
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