The day after the initial drive I decided to torque the head down and see if that had any impact on the water weeping situation. I couldn't do that without removing the rocker shaft as I couldn't access the head bolts with it in place. I then adjusted the rockers and started the engine. It was much quieter although I suspect that one of the rockers isn't perfectly adjusted. The head bolt still weeped water though at quite an alarming rate.
I contacted John who thought it might possibly be water coming up the stud thread rather than from the head gasket and suggested removing the offending stud and applying a sealant to it. Having thought on it for a week I have decided to remove the head, remove all the studs and apply sealer to the lot. This is my easter task.
Hi - Interested in your coolant leak via the stud. I think you are right to remove the head. Looking at my photos of my block and head gasket, I cant see how the stud thread has any bearing. It must be a head gasket leak from one of the adjacent waterways tracking to the stud. Good luck with it. Tim
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