Originally Posted By StealthWedge67
That bolt location is wet (threads into water jackets) on stock heads. This is not a big deal. Probably just need to pull the bolt and coat the threads with anti-sieze compound, reinstall and tourque per spec. Should stop the leak.

Worry not. This is probably not a big deal. Just one of the things you regularly deal with when owning / driving a 50 year old car.


Good to hear, insane that bolt goes straight in to the water jacket.

1973 Dodge Charger SE 400 automatic transmission. Curb weight: 3800 lbs. All stock so far. Goal: Reliable everday driveable warmed up 400 as close to 400hp as possible, then a 470 stroker if need be. Don't protect a feminist when the collapse comes!