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Did you see any signs of water intrusion on the EM gasket. If not, try leakdown?
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Bottom end unretouchedI didn't read your previous threads so this may have been covered. Did you do any disassembly of the bottom end or just remove engine and have head redone ?
If that's the case the chance of moisture mixed with the old oil in the nooks and crannies would be high. Oil pump, lines and cooler to name a few. As far as permatex for an area like that I either dab a thin layer on the part with my finger or a thin bead in the middle. Give it a couple minutes to start to set up then attach. You want to avoid it squishing out into the water jackets. As long as both surfaces are straight the factory metal gasket should seal just fine.Bottom end unretouched
How did you apply permatex ?
Bolt broke as I was checking torque.Did you see any signs of water intrusion on the EM gasket. If not, try leakdown?
I made scribe markings on PTO and reference on block to find TBC #1/#4 and on #2/#3.TDC for #1 and #4 are the same. TDC for #2 and #3 are the same, just 180 degrees from #1. I use a wooden dowel to determine TDC for #1. To the best of my knowledge, I think, even close will do. Better still follow the service manual. I do not have a dial gauge. I do not think it is necessary. Keep reporting!