manifold seaping water at bolt location question

[doogan]

Well everything has been running fine since restoration.   But yesterday I was going for a ride and just happened to open the right side hood and noticed something strange.   There was water sitting on the exhaust manifold at the bolt location of the front most of the two bolts that go between intake and exhaust.   Not enough to cause it to run off onto the floor just a little down the side of the manifold.   Checked all bolts and yes some tightened up a little not much and none as much as half a turn.  So thinking that would correct it I drove it some 30 miles with no problem and got home.   This morning I go out and the water is back. 

Anyone ever have this happen?   Seems strange that a manifold bolt would be that close to the water jacket or should I be looking for something else.   I thought about removing that nut and stud, put some type of sealer on the bolt and then reinstall.  I'm just hoping there is no cracked block. 

Any suggestions short of removing the manifold and installing a new gasket?

Thanks again

Don

[plymouthcranbrook]

On the flat Chrysler sixes the two bolts that are in the lower middle of the joint manifolds go into the water jacket. You might need to remove them and after draining the system reseal them with a waterproof sealant.

[Jerry Roberts]

Some of the manifold bolts , water pump bolts and cylinder head bolts go into the water jacket . 

[55 Fargo]

Just a bit of dribble, it'll rust in and seal, drive it unless its a leaking a lot....

You don't need a new gasket, at worse you need to drain coolant and put some sealant on the leaking stud/bolt. Drive it and keep an eye on it....

Edited September 30, 2016 by Rockwood