Engine Coolant Leak, Need Advice

[Stanger35thGT]

If this is the wrong forum im sorry. But here's the problem.

I put a sealant on it but it started leaking again, not as much though. I'm guessing it is just a gasket or the thermostat housing needs replacing. Any more advice on what to do? Or what it could be. Much appreciated!

 

[BelvedereGTX]

Did you knick up anything while you were scraping old gasket off? Shouldnt be a problem any way. I always use ford gaskets rather than using sealant, anyway when using sealant only tighten the bolts up until the sealant ozzes or squeshes just a TINY bit then let it harden up for a while. Then after that you can torque the bolts down to the proper torque. Im thinking you may have just put the sealant on and tightened them up right away

 

[BelvedereGTX]

Did you knick up anything while you were scraping old gasket off? Shouldnt be a problem any way. I always use ford gaskets rather than using sealant, anyway when using sealant only tighten the bolts up until the sealant ozzes or squeshes just a TINY bit then let it harden up for a while. Then after that you can torque the bolts down to the proper torque. Im thinking you may have just put the sealant on and tightened them up right away

 

[Stanger35thGT]

If this is the wrong forum im sorry. But here's the problem.

I put a sealant on it but it started leaking again, not as much though. I'm guessing it is just a gasket or the thermostat housing needs replacing. Any more advice on what to do? Or what it could be. Much appreciated!


Sorry for the big res pics. I dont have time to resize right now.

 

[BelvedereGTX]

I responded to your other identical thread.

Did you knick up anything while you were scraping old gasket off? Shouldnt be a problem any way. I always use ford gaskets rather than using sealant, anyway when using sealant only tighten the bolts up until the sealant ozzes or squeshes just a TINY bit then let it harden up for a while. Then after that you can torque the bolts down to the proper torque. Im thinking you may have just put the sealant on and tightened them up right away