Re: [FWDLK] cracked head?

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don't worry about it, that's normal, the exhaust manifold stud holes 
go clear into the water jacket on the B-engines. Just remember to put 
a bit of sealant on the threads before you screw the bolt back in to 
keep the anti freeze from seeping out later.

Mike

At 12:26 PM 9/16/2006, Bryan Scott wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Today I removed the left side exhaust manifold on my 361 V-8, and 
> when I removed the bolt in the very rear (closest to the firewall) 
> coolant dripped out.  I lost enough to create a puddle on the floor 
> that was about 16" in diameter.  This can't be good.  I'm guessing I 
> have a blown gasket, or worse, a cracked head?
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