Hole in water jacket

[Bob C]

Did you break into the water jacket on the side??


Bob

[mill48]

Yes, I drilled too far and punctured it on the side where the intake manifold is.

[George Miller]

Are you saying you did not drill the stud in the center?

[Benson]

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[Benson]

Here is what is behind the manifold stud hole in block.

Since hole is off center best get someone to install cast iron plug and use milling machine to relocate the hole for stud.

This is another reason to measure depth of hole before drilling.

There is very little "wiggle room" here.

The best way to remove broken studs is to weld a washer to stud then weld nut on the washer like mentioned on Vince Falter's website or use milling machine.

Impact wrench to remove studs is a very bad idea also unless done properly.

[SAJ]

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Fantastic picture Benson. I am saving that one in case I ever come across a leak or problem with these studs.
SAJ in NZ

[Benson]

Originally Posted by SAJ

Fantastic picture Benson. I am saving that one in case I ever come across a leak or problem with these studs.
SAJ in NZ

Hope it helps someone...

Yes ... kinda nice to know what is "going on" inside the casting!

Ain't so?

[James Rogers]

Permatex #2. It does not get hard and will stop the seepage. I find many blocks that have the head studs drilled or rusted into the water jacket and this works unbelievably well. Does not harden to the point that the stud can not be removed.