robert.b.west Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 I just got the head milled and when I put it back together and started it up anti-freeze was leaking around half of the head bolts. I was wondering if the gasket has a top and a bottom or is it just probably put on wrong. It is a new gasket and I torqued the bolts down to 18 ft. lbs. If any one has any sugestions please let me know. Quote
DuneRookie Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 When I did mine (Milled head also) I used a gasket sealer. Copper spray adhesive for gaskets. Cant remember brand. Then I torqued slowly and made several passes only tightening a little each time until torq reached. Quote
Snopczynski Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 I don trun stock heads anymore, but I think I remember there being "UP" stamped into the stock headgaskets. Did you torque it down with a torque wrench? Quote
BansheeDan Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 I don trun stock heads anymore, but I think I remember there being "UP" stamped into the stock headgaskets. Did you torque it down with a torque wrench? you can also try some permatex on the studs.....thats what most do with the aftermarket heads. Dan Quote
Hulio-mv Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 you can also try some permatex on the studs.....thats what most do with the aftermarket heads.Dan modquad has new washers they send out with their kiss that have rubber in them -no more leaks dont knoe if it will work with a stoch head but they work great on aftermarket headt to stop the leaks Quote
Hulio-mv Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 you can also try some permatex on the studs.....thats what most do with the aftermarket heads.Dan modquad has new washers they send out with their kiss that have rubber in them -no more leaks dont knoe if it will work with a stoch head but they work great on aftermarket headt to stop the leaks Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 i thought the torque is 20 not 18?? Did you torque in increments of 5? Quote
jmd0346 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 Sounds like it may have not been milled true. Id spend the money and get a aftermarket head. Im pretty sure the stock head gasket is top and bottom though. Thats probably the problem. Quote
jmd0346 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 i thought the torque is 20 not 18??Did you torque in increments of 5? Yep. 20lbs. A $25 Clymer is the best mod for a Shee. Quote
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