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Hello all, I recently installed the 383 stroker motor I had for sale here a while ago, and it runs beautifully. However, before the initial startup, I noticed coolant pooling between the head and block on the front of the motor, both sides. I'll attach a picture to show where exactly. The heads are notched, and the gaskets are notched style gaskets, so that shouldn't be a problem. After a warmup/cooldown cycle, no coolant seems to be leaking. The exhaust did not smoke as if it was burning coolant, and the oil seems uncontaminated. More experienced mechanics than me: do some head gaskets not fully seal before a heat and cooldown cycle? Never had this issue before and want some advice before I go straight to taking the motor apart.
Before putting a wrench on your engine, verify where the leak is coming from. You should be able to rent this tool from one of your local auto parts stores
Hello all, I recently installed the 383 stroker motor I had for sale here a while ago, and it runs beautifully. However, before the initial startup, I noticed coolant pooling between the head and block on the front of the motor, both sides. I'll attach a picture to show where exactly. The heads are notched, and the gaskets are notched style gaskets, so that shouldn't be a problem. After a warmup/cooldown cycle, no coolant seems to be leaking. The exhaust did not smoke as if it was burning coolant, and the oil seems uncontaminated. More experienced mechanics than me: do some head gaskets not fully seal before a heat and cooldown cycle? Never had this issue before and want some advice before I go straight to taking the motor apart.
Before putting a wrench on your engine, verify where the leak is coming from. You should be able to rent this tool from one of your local auto parts stores
New engine coolant leak from head gasket
