leak at exhaust stud

General chat about the car goes in here.
Post Reply
User avatar
geospider
Patron 2020
Patron 2020
Posts: 585
Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:07 pm
Your car is a: 1979 Spider 2000
Location: concord, ca

leak at exhaust stud

Post by geospider »

I have looked at a couple older posts.
I have just gone through this: after the rebuild, had a small leak at what looked like the 2nd stud from the front of the motor. Pulled it out (wasn't that tight), used some permatex high heat thread sealer (white) and a new stud. Actually then leaked more. Now, this stud is longer going into the head. Is that an issue?
I do have the old, stock studs. any ideas? is there a better sealer?

When everything else is just great, this is a pain.

thanks,

geo
nibbes123
Patron 2018
Patron 2018
Posts: 579
Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:45 am
Your car is a: 1979 Fiat 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario Canada

Re: leak at exhaust stud

Post by nibbes123 »

I use the copper colour permatex which is great for high heat and oils . Works like a charm for me.
Hope this helps
Nick
User avatar
geospider
Patron 2020
Patron 2020
Posts: 585
Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:07 pm
Your car is a: 1979 Spider 2000
Location: concord, ca

Re: leak at exhaust stud

Post by geospider »

thanks, ill look for it
Post Reply