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Mar 29, 2007 | 07:14 PM

1977Camaro350

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Leaking Coolant

I have 1972 350 that leaks coolant into the case because theres a spot on the block surface where the head sits that got nicked with a grinder. Its maybe a 1/16 of an inch from one of the cylinders. Any way to fix this?

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:48 AM

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I have 1972 350 that leaks coolant into the case because theres a spot on the block surface where the head sits that got nicked with a grinder. Its maybe a 1/16 of an inch from one of the cylinders. Any way to fix this?

Is that 1/16" deep? If so, I would fill it in with epoxy or weld it and then have the block decked after that. Where exactly is the nick? Can you put up a picture of it?

Apr 7, 2007 | 01:10 AM

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sorry no pictures i would take me 2 days to get them. 1/16 of and inch is how far it is from one of the cylinders. It is not very deep cause it was just nicked with a grinder.

Jul 10, 2007 | 10:13 PM

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I would replace the headgaskets with graphite ones- they tend to shape better to imperfections. You could try some epoxy on the spot too, but not too much.