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Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Two thoughts...if the system is pressurized, would the leaking diverter cause a disruption in the flow?...would I see water leaking past the head gaskets if that?...and do you know the torque setting?...

And when I said not over 3 grand...pretty sure not, but additionally not sure tach is reading properly...it's a new teleflex...do you know for sure which setting it should be on

It should be set for 12 pole which should be 5 or 6 on your tach. Those valves always leak a little it seems like. If the diverter valve is in wrong it can cause overheating problems as it will work in reverse. the heads should be torqued to 18-20 foot pounds starting in the center and working outward in a circuliar pattern. They are known to leak compression into the cooling system but not water into the cylinders.