I only noticed this because I was changing my studs and realized I can see straight through the stud boss into the engine. Upon further inspection I found that all of the intake ports are like this on my driver side head. It looks like the porter got too close to the roof of the port and broke through. I would think that when the stud is screwed in the port will be sealed but won't those small holes disrupt the airflow and create turbulence in the intake charge. I would love for someone to tell me not to worry about it but somehow I don't think that will be the case. What do you all think? What should I do?? Is this a big deal or not.

 

Who was your porter?

 

Respectfully,I don't want to throw names around but it was a local porter in my area. I just want to get an idea if I am screwed or not. If it is a problem I'm sure it will get corrected just wanted some outside feedback as to what can be done about it first.

 

no, shouldnt be a problem. i personally made sure i didnt do this, but my heads dont quite match the high lift #s of others because of it. I know there are people out there w/this exact thing. just apply thread sealant to the studs before you reinstall them. you'll be fine. once its back running, if say there was a problem, you'd be burning oil and the IAC counts would be 0 due to the extra air coming in there. but I dont think you'll have a problem.
chris

 

shouldn't be a problem, on some heads they are like that from the factory. just use some good thread sealer so you are not chasing an oil consumption grimlin.

 

Whew, That is a releif. I was freakin out for a minute there. Thanks for the feedback.

 

should I use red locktite on the studs or the same thread sealant I used on the head bolts?

 

not loctite, thread sealant now. just like on the head bolts