Head gasket replacement - slight water leak at the front right corner?

Tiny
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  • 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
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Ok having replaced the gaskets and heads, torqued to specs in 3 rounds in pattern shown. Problem being a slight water leak at the front right corner of the front head 1, 3, 5. Heads were shaved.008 and.005 respectively. No visible sign of a cracked block. Suggestions? What if anything can I do about this? Is there a thicker head gasket to use or possibly different material. Anything other than having the block milled? I mean I would hate to stop now after putting this much money and time into it. Thanks in advance for your time, it's much appreciated.
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 4:48 AM

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Tiny
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The only thing you can do is remove the cylinder head and redo the gasket, but we have had good luck with Blue Devil head gasket sealer. Check out this video which can show you how to install the product:

https://youtu.be/Xi41RFMP8Ow

Please let us know what happens.

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Monday, October 3rd, 2022 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Hi. Well, do I ever feel like a dork, nothing against dorks, by the way. The leak at corner of head turned out to be the water jacket above, um didn't have a gasket installed. As much as I would love to blame someone else this was all me getting in a hurry.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 1:08 AM
Tiny
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It happens, good job fixing it, we are all a dork at some point, that's what makes us human. :) Glad you got it fixed. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 2:39 PM

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