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[TR] Water seeping up studs on a TR3A

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Subject: [TR] Water seeping up studs on a TR3A
From: Allan Reich <areich@telus.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:25:35 -0700
I just replaced the head gasket on my TR3A again, this time face side 
down, torqued heads to 105 lbs, in steps of 20, torquing twice each 
step.  Sprayed gasket with Permatex copper spray, got it good and 
sticking.  Warmed it up, then re-torqued again, after backing each nut 
1/4 turn.
To my dismay, now have cooling fluid coming up studs #10 and #4 .. 
haven't peeked under the valve cover to see if any more.  Main leaking 
is from #10.
I have heard about lead wire seal and cooling fluid sealing .. what are 
the thoughts of the List group ???

Allan Reich
Vancouver  1960 TR3A  TS65713L
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