Using Gasket Maker On Head?
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Using Gasket Maker On Head?
It says on it not to use with head gaskets so im assuming that means putting it in between the head and gasket while the head is being put on.
Well has anyone ever just used it on the outside once they have noticed it starting to leak a bit? Can it still work its way right inside from there??
I know it is not good to do this but will it really wreck something if u cant afford to have the gasket fixed? the leak isnt really bad but yeah its starting
Well has anyone ever just used it on the outside once they have noticed it starting to leak a bit? Can it still work its way right inside from there??
I know it is not good to do this but will it really wreck something if u cant afford to have the gasket fixed? the leak isnt really bad but yeah its starting
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Re: Using Gasket Maker On Head? (da_33)
You should really replace the headgasket...Save you time and trouble....But if you havent takin the head off yet...theres sum head gasket repair you can run thru your coolant system...supposeley seal the cracks shut...they call it liquid glass..BARS is pretty popular, so u can do some research on that...but i don't think putting gasket sealer is gonna help that much on a broken head gasket...Best bet is to replace it! or run that liquid glass in there...
Re: Using Gasket Maker On Head? (da_33)
Gasket maker isnt made for head gasket use, thats why it says not to use it on the head gasket. Its not going to "work its way right inside from there"....not sure how/why its magically going to suck up into the crack anyway, but no. Are you sure the leak is coming from the headgasket and not else where?
Re: Using Gasket Maker On Head? (iBrandon)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iBrandon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should really replace the headgasket...Save you time and trouble....But if you havent takin the head off yet...theres sum head gasket repair you can run thru your coolant system...supposeley seal the cracks shut...they call it liquid glass..BARS is pretty popular, so u can do some research on that...but i don't think putting gasket sealer is gonna help that much on a broken head gasket...Best bet is to replace it! or run that liquid glass in there... </TD></TR></TABLE>
The stuff you put in the coolant system generally clogs coolant passages or the radiator and causes more pain later on down the road.
The stuff you put in the coolant system generally clogs coolant passages or the radiator and causes more pain later on down the road.
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Not if u do it correctly...U have to be sure to flush the coolant out completely! no coolant what so ever can be in there...then u run it with water for ever how long it says to..then u flush it again completely! then add coolant back in...yes u will clogg **** up if u mix it with coolant..
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anyone else have anything to say about the liquid glass stuff?
im up for trying something for I dont wanna spend the money fixing the head gasket when i can pretty much buy a new engine with 110,000 less km's on it for the same price
im up for trying something for I dont wanna spend the money fixing the head gasket when i can pretty much buy a new engine with 110,000 less km's on it for the same price
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Re: Using Gasket Maker On Head? (95 integra)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 integra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The stuff you put in the coolant system generally clogs coolant passages or the radiator and causes more pain later on down the road.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree, tell me how the 'insta-fix' knows the difference between the crack it should seal and all the other small passages and crevices that it shouldn't seal. I have seen the damage radiator 'stop leak' does, and this is just another variation of that.
The stuff you put in the coolant system generally clogs coolant passages or the radiator and causes more pain later on down the road.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree, tell me how the 'insta-fix' knows the difference between the crack it should seal and all the other small passages and crevices that it shouldn't seal. I have seen the damage radiator 'stop leak' does, and this is just another variation of that.
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