Leaking head gaskets

[dis614]

I had my engine rebuilt by local engine shop champion alum. heads finally got car back together did a frame off to much time and money just fired it up not even a road test head gaskets leaking coolant on both sides machinist on vacation cant wait for him to get back see if he "s gonna stand behind his work

 

[cork]

Which headgaskets are you using? Its not uncommon for cometics to leak coolant. Usually a few heat cycles and some GM stop leak pills will stop the leakage.

 

[dis614]

Not sure what gaskets he used but i can see from the side they are multi layered

 

[johnplogii]

Make sure it's not coming through the head studs/bolts, they do go into the water jackets & require a sealant. If that is the case you will have coolant in the oil. If it's just a couple drips from the gaskets themselves the gm coolant seal tabs may do the trick. Good luck

 

[dis614]

Spoke to engine builder today he said after couple of heat cycles it should be fine
The gaskets are cometics

 

[TurboBuRick]

Spoke to engine builder today he said after couple of heat cycles it should be fine
The gaskets are cometics

Let us know how that goes.

 

[dis614]

Has anyone tried steel seal ????????