1 ARP head bolt coated in oil?

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Alright guys, quick question. My parts car...I just took out my motor a few days ago, and just now got around to disassembly. I have a grex 2.0 MHG and ARP bolts. Upon removing the center bolt on the intake side, it was DRIPPING with oil. What are some possible causes for it to be completely saturated with oil? Block surface not true? Head warped? Gasket just flat out blown? It's hard to tell if oil was leaking out the side onto the block, as the side is already coated from a bad cam cover gasket.

Opinions? The rest of the bolts were dry, just had the moly lube on them.


-Tom

 

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After further inspection, the MHG sealed fine...so warped head and untrue block are out...So why was there a ton of oil on the bolt?

 

[cartman]

cracked block? whomever installed the ARP bolts might have not cleaned the bolt holes out prior to installation. So if there was coolant and/or oil in the hole and he installed the bolt, it may have cracked the block (liquid dosnt compress)

 

[GrimJack]

You're sure it wasn't just oil in the head that ran down the bolt as you removed it?

 

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I cleaned the holes out with a tap and the block was acid dipped prior to the motor's installation the first time around...I suppose it may have been cracked before that. It was a "low mileage" motor, I assumed it wouldn't be cracked.

Oh well, I have a PERFECT bare block to replace this. I really only needed the 7m crank from the old motor.

There was no oil in the head, I always blow it out with compressed air and a rag...besides, it was a LOT of oil.

 

[3p141592654]

How about oil leaking down past the bolt head/washer? Check to see if the washer has a nick or if the head where the washer sits has any damage.

 

[GrimJack]

There is no way that is a cracked block. That bolt doesn't go anywhere near the oil passages.

 

[IJ.]

Check the Washer seat in the Head, If it's a bit rough or has a gouge the Oil will fill up while running then run under the washer and down the bolt.

There's no way in a 7M for the Oil to come up from the block as the head bolt holes are all blind.