How to Fix a Head Gasket Leak in Your Car
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2010
- Head gasket repair. How to fix a head gasket leak in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix tough head gasket leaks in your car using a liquid sealer (steel seal). If you don't have the time or money to replace a head gasket, you might consider trying this alternative. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 42 years.
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Scotty Kilmer how much will this cost a blown head gasket on a 69 straight 6 200cc Ford Mustang
Scotty Kilmer does this work for North Star Engines
Scotty Kilmer can I just disconnect the spark plug or do you have to remove it?
Scotty Kilmer i am losing coolant somewhere. In the master cylinder i see it has dropped a little bit. I only have on cap to my coolant. The warning light comes on after a few miles of driving and a few mins of idle-ing, and the temperature gage goes up to 1/2. It normally sits around 1/4 to 3/8. Car is a 04 Saturn Vue v6 with 250k.
Scotty Kilmer I have a 2002 nissan altima . It was overheating due to the fans stop working. I fixed the fan but it won't start. How can u help me? Thanks
I was literally expecting Mr. Scotty Kilmer to say "Just junk the car". And end the video right there lol.
Me to lol
Lol yup
Someone said my car might need a head gasket so he said junk the car but the car starts right up.For some reason its not holding antifreeze that's what the other mechanic said and it's not warming up in the winter only sometimes but it's rear.I'ma try this steel seal out, any other suggestions ??
@@drrobotnikmeanbeanma Skim the head and change the gasket. You can do it yourself if you follow the instructions and get the proper tools.
It was a Toyota there never junked with Scotty
12 years later and this video is still useful. Thanks uncle Scotty!
Was it🤔
@@suki_2.0_ water pump. Thermostat
Thanks mate, mechanic told me my car could have blown Head gasket or cracked head, milky oil and blowing white smoke. Would cost $490 to have it checked. I decided to not go ahead. I came across your video. I got seal-tite for heads, heas gaskets etc. Put in radiator. Low and behold it stopped the white smoke and the temperature gauge went back to normal. You are a legend. Thank you.
I just got a 2000 gmc jimmy 4.3. I didnt know jack squat about mechanics. When it went to hell on me, I fixed everything myself on it thanks to your explainations and a chilton manual. I appreciate people like you because you help us save money when the alternative is impossible. 1300 for intake and head gasket replacements? Nope, 100 bucks, 2 days, lots of pictures, lots of cussin. But, the feeling of breakin down an engine is straight up priceless.
An update: I was quoted CDN$1,800 in the summer of 2011 to replace the head gasket in my '04 Dodge Dakota. Instead, I put two bottles of Steel Seal in it (as per the instructions in this vid - well, almost - I didn't remove the thermostat as it is buried deep on this model). Nevertheless, it has worked great ever since and no burning of coolant at all. August 2011 I did it and it's worked just fine! Thanks again, Scoty. Airborne!
Albert Head you have a Dodge that’s why
Curious if that Dakota is still running fine with the Steel Seal?
my gasket was only $300 AUD
Air Assault dummy
How is it working now in 2019
I watch lots of videos on car repair. Some people are natural born teachers or just have the gift. Scotty Kilmer has the gift. I always look at the length of the video...Scotty says more in just over three minutes than most tipsters say in over 20.
Congratulations Mr. Kilmer...I have bookmarked this page and will subscribe to your site....thanks for sharing your knowlege with the rest of us.
Mr kilmer i have honda city 2005 idsi engine 1300. When i bought i came to know that fan is direct and thermostat valve removed . Therefore car reduces 100 ro 200 ml coolant after abt 50km . Mechanic told me that cars head gasket might have damaged. But car is not showing symptoms like mixing of oil in radiator or mixing of coolant in oil chamber. Also car is not heating up on Ac and also starts well ,sounds good.. what should i do . Mechanic says that that removed thermostats valve is suspicious. Plz guide me what should i do . Mechanic says that headgasket changed in my car is not successful therfore we have to replace a complete 2nd hand engine assembly.
Exactly, there are NO ummm umm ummms, and he gets right to the point. He knows time is valuable and attention spans are short!
Well said
Yes, gets right to the point. Don't talk about the time they was picking up the kids from school and how they noticed something was wrong. Sat down at dinner had a talk with the wife if they should go to a shop or do it themselves. I be watching like, "get to the damn point."
I have a 2007 2.5 altima with a blown head gasket. I've watched 20 or 30 repair videos. None of the said remove the spark plug to find the leak. Then he said do the process without the plug in so it can repair that specific one.👍. Best one I've seen.
Man. RUclips has helped people by the millions...thank God for videos like this!!
The video quality of this is really good for 2010
Glycerin it’s 2010 not 1910
@@JohnIvoryMusic look at the japan tsunami videos. they filmed using toaster. none of them are good quality.
It would be good for probably late 90s early 2000s.
2010 was about the time they came out with them colored picture boxes kiddo
Scotty is one of my top five! He is great. I have been following his advice for well over 5 years.
Short, simple, and straight to the point.
Thank you Scotty Kilmer. I very learned a lot from you. You’re an honest mechanic. You’re helping millions of RUclipsr.
SCOTTY NO!!!! You forget to put (or tell everyone watching) the thermostat back on!!!!!
Lol some people will actually go along doing just that. Hopefully they see this
Ya, this requires that one small re-edit big letter captioning [REMEMBER TO PUT THE THERMOSTAT BACK ON !]
Well, he didn’t put the gasket from the thermostat onto the housing, either.
They will figure it out when they have no heat!
As well as plugging the fuel injector back in.
Damn Scott'y, I wish I had been watching your shows 4 years ago, some of your ideas are simply brilliant! So simple and clear minded but things you don't think of. I would have a lot less problems in the past. But I know now! I will watch all the time from now on, and simply THANKS!
The car sounded like it was starting a beat of the fresh prince of bel air
ha, 30 minutes like that too
😂😂😂😂
@John I'm sorry you feel that way about yourself buddy. Put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will never be a loser again. God bless.
No it doesnt
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Every time I have a vehicle problem I watch many videos trying to find the solution to my problem. Out of all the mechanics who make videos Scotty is by far my favorite. Everyone else is so boring compared to him.
chriz fix OG
@vibhavarajaguru1894 I agree
scotty helps the peeps in these tough eco times, honest in his views
So many idiots complaining about the sealer. Didn't he say this is a try if you don't have the money to replace gasket. Some people have cars not worth the value of replacing but can't afford a new one. This is by far worth a shot instead of being without a car. Some people are just ignoramus. To all you "mechanics" who are complaining to Scotty are you going to fix customers cars for free or the cost of the sealer for a new head gasket. If not then stfu! I can't stand people like that.
Yeet
I’m just a broke girl with a leaking head gasket I’m
Gunna try this
Hey Scot just wanted to let you k ow for the past 2 years you've been my go to guide on ato repair and ever single time what you've said has worked lol much love brother
We love your show, has definitely saved my bacon a few times. You are definitely one of the first honest mechanics i have ever seen. Keep up the good work.
Sometimes you have to bend the rules when your customer is in dire. Need of getting their wheels up and running due to financial issues and no car no job. It's worth it to take a chance and seal a intake manifold leak . If you follow. Through on using the sealer properly chances are good of success. The best repair is very expensive . Scotty. I enjoy watching your very well presented and educational videos. Keep up the good work. Thank You! You are a born educator no doubt!
Dear Scotty,
Thank you for your video on fixing coolant leaks! I have always been a doubter when it comes to "mechanics-in-a-can", but I was wrong. I tried your method and Steel Seal and it work! I am so amazed and appreciative for your generous help. Go Airborne!
Ronnie Braun
How long did it last
I'm not a gear head. I really don't care much about cars, to be frankly honest. And this is the first video of yours I have watched, on a whim, while looking for information with how to seal a pressure leak on distillation device. But you have the absolute BEST editing to get your point across without moving so fast that nothing else is happening in the video. Also, the content you present is straightforward and entertaining. I'm going to subscribe right now, because I do like cars (they get me places) and even if I'm not enthralled by the content, I know that I'm going to love the presentation and editing!
I'm from Kentucky and you are the only person who I trust and understand . Common sense get you a long way. Thanks for always being the best first and second opinion.
The way that this guy talks and wave his hand pointing like that makes the video more enjoyable to watch :D
+Jethrospect_ no he just looks like a spastic to be honest
this stuff works great.poured it into coolent without removing thermostat etc.let engine idle for 30 mns and added bit of coolent to bring level up.2 years on no coolent loss.
Did you still remove it he spark plug?
@@mig7543 not understanding about spark plugs??
I did this to my 2002 V6 Nissan Altima. I worked perfectly.
The hardest part for me was following Scotty's perfect directions. I later sold the car told the buyet to call me if he ever had a problem
I never got a call.
Put Bar Leaks product in my 2009 4 cyl. Camry after following all instructions and the car has been running fine. I told my wife to tell me when the white smoke (steam ) from the muffler stop. After 3 minutes the exhaust cleared and was normal. I checked the oil and it was normal. I was so scared when the water and the oil mixed but I stopped the car immediately. It was 9 months ago that i poured that product in my radiator and have driven 6 thousand miles. So far nothing abnormal. A couple of mechanics have asked me about fixing the head gasket a few months ago and I told them that I repaired myself with the help of a friend in the states. So far so good. Like you said : If you are low in cash, why not use that alternative. Thanks Kilmer.
You’re the best Scotty and have helped a lot on a few repairs!
I can just imagine the neighbours being awoken on Sunday at 7am:
"Gerry, what's all that noise out there?"
"Oh, it's just Scotty yelling into the camera again and idling the engine for half an hour with a spark plug removed..."
LOL. That just made me laugh after having a down moment.
Angela your profile pic is really pretty. u're man is one lucky guy to have someone like u, you look like a really sweet girl
I laughed way too hard at this
Never forget to ring that bell!!!
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Someone promote this man... I like his style!
Thank you.. you're a very honest man..keep up the good work.
Thank you for all your videos Scotty
Ive have saved a lot of $$ working on my vehicles....Regards
From Utah
Scotty, surprised that you failed to mention that a blown head gasket is usually a result of an over heated engine. Aluminum engine heads are notorious for warping under these conditions. I've replaced my head gasket twice on a '86 4WD Toyota 22RE & in both cases the head was so warped I seriously doubt a bottle of Steel Seal would have worked. However, your right, replacing it is a lot of work & can be expensive if you have a mechanic do it so it might be a viable option with qualification. Just read some of this thread, $100 a bottle ain't cheap. My last head gasket job, my cost, my labor, cost me $400, which included a complete gasket set (head, intake, exhaust, etc.) mill work on the head which included replacing a couple of valves & new head bolts.
Is everything you put on it absolutely necessary to the head gasket replacement?
@@Vanguard-gh8ovI know this is old but I'm going to see if my head gasket is blown this Saturday. I'll let you know how much the dealer wants to scam me for 😭
I really don’t like using sealers but there was a tiny coolant leak in my cooling system on my Nissan Sentra. it would be low after like 4 days. So I knew it was small. I ended up using bars extra strength coolant sealant with the pellets And it worked perfect! Very awesome stuff
This worked great for my sons car. No more problem. Thank you very much Scotty!
Hi David, do you flush the engine after using the sealer or do you leave it permanently in there?
Thank you AGAIN, Scotty! Very good - and old-fashioned (I like that a lot!) - explanation and tutorial ! God bless you ! You have the best (by far) auto - mechanic channel here!
thanks for your advice I did exactly like you said in the video , and I ran it this morning and it didn't waste water like it usually did and the clouds of smoke that came out my muffler stopped
Thats awesome! I'm going to try it now.
Thanks Scotty Kilmer!!! Love your videos. They go right to the point.
I’ve got a really bad leak, it’s starting to smoke from even a short drive and I have a long drive to make today. Gonna see if I can get this sealer to help at all. Tysm, so simply explained and easy to follow and understand
What happen
I really like this guy and know he knows his stuff. I say this as a mechanic myself. However, in a funny thought, I wonder if his neighbors are ever bothered by the streaks left in the road or the burnouts he does. 🤣 Overall, he seems like a great guy who cares about truly helping his customers the best way possible although I am strongly opposed to using head gasket sealer myself (again I’m a mechanic myself). I also don’t recommend it to friends who ask about it because I’ve seen how it clogs other parts in the cooling system such as heater cores. With that said, it can save a ton of money and get you out of a bind. I do not try to oppose him or go against his recommendations. This is just my personal opinion but I also admittedly have no experience with the brand sealer he used here. Keep up the great work and honesty Scotty! God bless you sir!!
No, he probably fixes their cars 😂
I remember mechanics telling me to never use head gasket sealer. If you follow the directions perfectly it works over half the time...permanently. All depends on how large the damaged hole is.
Probably they want you to pay em to fix the head gasket :P
Thank you Scotty! I feel reassured now since you have suggested a sealant.
I trust you.
Gonna give this a shot with my 99 Ram 360. Thanks Scotty!
Love Scotty’s enthusiasm and dedication. Also seeing the Airborne sticker on his cycle is ALWAYS a big plus!!
steel seal fixed my 88 cav 2.0l had a leaky head gasket ...that was 7 years ago...just sold the car an still running great
Where can i buy this steel seal at i live in los angeles ca?
Wow I was just wondering if this would work only temporarily or if it actually hold as well as I’ve been hearing. The name of the chemical even sounds cool
@@BlueCollarCriminal not for caddys with a northstar as all they are doing is the bolts are coming out...but for most cars it will work if its not real big
Thanks for your videos Scotty I've learned a lot.
Best Mechanic Channel on RUclips!
WOW, NEVER THOUGHT OF THIS,, GREAT VIDEO.
Good old Scotty - informative , precise and very useful video as usual!
+denis shaw thanks👍
Hi...love your videos! Senior lady on a fixed income. Alone fixing all or trying too...
Questions is there another head gadget fix product that works but is more affordable for low income individuals ?
Thank u..Miss Linda
Good to know Scotty. I would never have thought to go thought such a long process, especially running it 4-5 times. Was wondering if the directions say to do all that? Or is it what you have found or heard to work. I'll google and see what I find out. Thanks Scotty.
I used blue devil pour n go in my 99 B3000 yesterday. After watching some negative reviews where the stuff crystallized and clogged up everything... i want this stuff out of my vehicle!.... days later... blue devil didnt work. Replacing head gaskets now. What a job!
I have trust issues because this is too good to be true.
Hi Scotty many thanks for your videos - very easy to follow, when i took my thermostat out it seemed to work better and the engine sounded better after running at idle for 20mins, (just waiting for it to cool down) there was a slimy clear gunk around the thermostat- can this cause head gaskets to fail also?
I recently used Barrs leaks, liquid copper to repair a head gasket leak, while on a road trip. I was very skeptical about its functionality; but since i had a new radiator put in the day before, i had nothing to lose.
I followed the directions and the darn thing worked. No more overheating.
Barr's leaks liquid copper worked for you correct?
The best mechanic , I’m only 19 , watch you , & fix my own car
I just finished fixing my cracked head on my ford ranger and it is a hell of a job.
Did this work for you or you replaced the gasket??
@@davidblackwell6914 I guess it blew HIM up and the CAR LOL
I like this guy, I'm subscribing!
Scotty, I used the Steel Seal as per the directions and it worked wonderfully. I have a 1997 Lexus LX450 ( Land Cruiser). The LX450/Land Cruiser engines are great but, their “Achilles Tendon” is the head gasket. The vehicle had a little of smoke upon starting but, not anymore. I also, watched your video regarding the AT205. I used a similar product, Liqui Moly Oil Saver, with good results. Oil consumption is very minimal (valve guides ). Thanks for your awesome videos.
Scotty, do a video on Land Cruisers.
Thank you so much for your videos
thanks scotty you always help me out i like your videos you get sraight to the point
Scotty is so cool !
I wish he lived close to me, I'd be over at his garage like every day saying "what are we doing today Scotty",
Ha ha ha yup
he'd say "smoking some spliff's, drinkn some bud & wrecking some cars"
For a total Douche.
that continuous finger pointing is very annoying
Mr. scotty you are king.
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Quick and extremely efficient. No doubt.
I used k seal twice has worked for me lifesaver.
had this problem with my toyota hiace took it to my mechanic to find out what it was and pointed it was the head gasket and told me to give the sealer a go and gues what it worked
How long did it work for?
@@ryanwatterson4038 few years and then I sold it and got a newer model still worked fine used to drive it alot it was a 89 model with a 3 y engine
@@gungor1985 awesome, thanks for replying friend, I suspect my head gasket might be slightly broken :)
All the best
You dont know what sealer brand put ?
Thanks man! Was half way taking my engine apart when I realized I didn't really know what I was doing 😅🤣🤣😂
Hi, Scotty Kilmer, thank you!
Smart man, good video and worth watching, possibly put the radiator cap on to build pressure in the cooling system and force the product through the leak area if it’s a small leak....
Lol I have to laugh the way he throws the beauty cover as he calls it
why are you yelling at me
Taylor Gable 😂
Taylor Gable Haha Haha I know right he is throwing his arm around to lol
so he can open your ear plugs let you listen to him clearly then charge you for big bucks! He yelling at you so he will not explain to you twice!
This kind of stuff needs to be yelled from the rooftops
"This kind of stuff needs to be yelled from the rooftops"
haha that would make a funny addition, one of the clips he's at the car yelling at you, then he's on top of a roof yelling at the top of his lungs, then clips back to the car again
Hi scotty enjoying and trying your vids for a long time. Just want to make sure how to use this stuff without getting other engine parts clogged (like heater core, etc)
thanks Scotty, I'm gonna try this!
I’m about to become a dad and I’m trying to make sure I learn everything a dad is supposed to know 😭
Take the word "dad" out and call it being a man
The charisma in this man is freaking amazing
Scotty Kilmer is a National Treasure
Thanks for the info , going to try this on my brothers Bronco this weekend .
Did it work?
Hey Scotty, can the sealer cause any other problems or block anything else off inside the engine or is it positively safe to use? Just wanna be on the safe side cuz I don't want any other possible problems caused by the sealer if I choose to try it out. Thanks
Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer worked for me!
Blue Devil is the best if used properly as directed including removing thermostat and removing spark plugs afterwards and letting vehicle sit overnight!
How long did it work ? Did it gum up your radiator or heater core ?
I tried blue devil worked a Copley months n gasket blown gonna try k&w head sealant
its no work for me
Moss ali Ali alsaegb just replace the heads gaskets they have videos on youtube
The best mechanic on youtube🔥😁
Scotty I got to tell you I've been watching you for years now at least five to seven but today I need you I blew the head gasket on my truck I'm going to try step by step to try and do this I have a 2004 XUV GMC envoy with a 4.2 inline 6 that was supposed to be bulletproof wish me luck because I've already done $4,000 in this truck and I can't afford to dump another thousand and I love it I can't let it go.
Subaru owners: Steel seal AKA "Miracle in a bottle"
Spirit Hunter, did your subaru have an oil leak or coolant? Mine is a very small oil leak. Will this fix a small oil leak?
this is why I opted out of subaru. Can't suffer the expense of that inevitable day.
@@ShepherdTeam6 we are leaving Subaru and going back to Toyota! I have a cheap 2007 Forester that needs a clutch (and various other things). 😰
I removed spark plug and disengaged the cylinder and did what Scotty said in my 02 forester and I cooked my upstream 02 sensor and my entire catylitic converter letting it run on 3 cylinders. I was so pissed
@@matthewtvrdovsky7386 come on down to the dealership we’ll fix that right up.... hey its lookin like youll need all pads and rotors.... what do you mean your power steering worked when you brought it here?
scotty question about when to put the thermostat back after the test drive or before? thanks as always for a great video and helping my old cars continue to run because of your excellent advice. do you have any motorcycle videos i could use some advice with my 2007 yamaha vmax that wont run when i close the choke.
after the test
Scotty.. I bought an older car and I was pretty sure they had put this sealant in it... I did a radiator flush and actually left it in too long and now it seems to have taken out the seal bc its blowing the radiator hose off pretty quick... I would like to keep it going for a long time should I go ahead and put the sealer in if id like to fix the problem. Soon as I can or should I just wait until I can do the big job.... I like to do things myself and my husband can borrow a hoist from his work or whatever tools I need. I've commented before on one of ur videos it's my 2003 pt cruiser... Well bottom line did the radiator flush having been left in too long in real the original gasket sealer? You think ? And if it did could the hole be too big to fix with sealer ... Ugh sorry I wrote a book here rambling....
Thank you for this video. Will be trying
Thank you Scotty!
Wow, Scotty was ahead of the game when it came to recording videos. I would never guess that this was recorded in 2010. Props to you Scotty. If you see this Scotty, what do you think about the newer VW Jetta's? (like 2017-2021) I'm contemplating buying one and I'm not sure if I should seal the deal. Please let me know what you think!
It’s not an old Toyota
I have a 2017 Jetta…this car is amazing. No issues so far and Iv racked on 107k miles so far. I say you go for it
Good luck if you need any work done on it! You'll need big bucks!!!!
I sealed a Ford 6-cyl engine once with sealer, I was very sceptical. It worked and lasted about 3-4 years until I traded that car in. Obviously it's a crap-shoot, but worth a try compared to an engine gasket replacement or rebuild sometimes, particularly on a cheaper car.
Yeah same here, it lasted a few years till I made a long trip and it ruined both my head's lol
Hi guys dont remember the brand what use?
@@israelrojas5807 on the Ford I used Seal-Tite by Dynagrip or equivalent. If a head gasket leak is too severe or heads badly warped almost nothing works and it's mechanical repair time
thanks scotty on cheap vehicles or vehicle without much life left in them its good first step. I am pretty sure i got my truck and they did this to sell it . it drove 25 000 km but it needs it again i just hope the holes arent to big .
Thx ... Yes 👍
I did this was a course a small leak
my reservoir was building up pressure and getting bubbles I knew there was a leak I tried this steel seal... And about the third time that I started it up and left it for half an hour or 20 minutes probably I left it and it got up at start climbing up in temp ...so then after the third time I put the thermostat back in and waited good hour and a half at the cooldown I started up it run for normal temperatures for about 30 minutes and after I put the thermostat back in... And I squeeze the hoses or no bubbles up in the reservoir it looks great I'll know for sure tomorrow when I take it out looks like it works tho . 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Scotty, love your helpful videos. I do have one question: isn't it bad for your engine if you let it run for half an hour on only three cylinders?
Hi merde, looks like no body reply your very important question,it's really very bad to keep engine running with 3 cylinders,that vibration will help to misuse hundrunds of small parts Wich Scotty can't see And this reduce a lot the age of the engine and every thing related to the engine especially he saying keep repeating this many time and every time 30 mints,sorry as an engineer I can tell you this is wrong
@@nasrogames28 thank you!!
woud this work on diesel as well?
nissan xtrail 2.2 YD22
You're so an awesome mechanic! 👌
Hi. Thanks for giving us ur time.
This Scotty Kilmer, even after 10 yrs there is no physical changes.... 😂😂
Liquid glass works the best..aka sodium silicate. Also blue devil works great.
Dbgrasshopper33 - They probably work well, but "my guy (lol)" recommended K&W HG sealer, said he used the BlueDevil without much success, stopped using it. You can find both BlueDevil and K&W at Pepboys. Just an FYI...
Blue Devil sucks. Spent $75 today,followed step by step,and my explorer still kicks out so much smoke. Doesnt over heat though. But still undrivable.
Doug styles - Before trying any "stop leak" formula I always advise. Checking the head bolts torque. In most cars is relatively easy and quick to remove the valve cover. So that's the best place to start, in conjunction with the stop leak I was able to "save" a lot of engines from a costly rebuild.
crpth1 ...Ended up selling it a week after that post. THANK GOD. First and last ford. And yes they were aware of the cracked block.
+Doug styles - Sometimes it's the best solution... :-)
Personally I never ruled out cars or bikes for that matter, based on brand alone. Since I passed the wrench and the engineering side of the industry one thing I learned is that ALL mechanical/electronic stuff will eventually have problems. Sometimes it's a design fault, sometimes it's just a production batch. Quite honestly doesn't matter which brand we talk about. By far the best thing to do it's to solve a problem before it comes up in the first place...Preventive maintenance sounds awkward but it's MUCH cheaper than solving a huge headache later on. Be well. ;-)
Hi Scotty hope you reading this comment, I have a vehicle that I’ve been told it has a bad head gasket but the vehicle will not start. What do you suggest in a situation like mines? Hope to hear from you by far your tutorials are the best I seen here! Thanks!
You're Awesome!! Thank you!
This is why I love my air-cooled motorcycles.
No coolant to leak.
I can't find the head gasket or coolant in my 69 vw bug nowhere, but in my Cadillac DeVille I'm pretty sure I have a Head gasket because is blown, and no sealer will fix that, isn't it?
still could possibly happen though
When you poured the steel seal did you also top it off with coolant as well or just the steel seal
no just water
Scotty I trust you. I'm normally not a person to believe in magic additives, and anything that goes through your cooling system terrifies me. But I've developed a small leak in my CR-V's Head Gasket. The good thing is that I've caught it early before it's fully blown. I'm about to give this a shot because I know you know what you're talking about. Got the old coolant drained, #2 spark plug removed, and about to put the steel steal in now. Will update later with results.
Update: It worked for a day or two then catastrophic failure even though I followed instructions to a T.
First of all my heater core is clogged. Chunks of white residue are all over my cooling system even though I flushed the system again after the procedure to be extra safe. The head leak actually became much worse to the point that it won't even start half the time now and when it does there is so much coolant being burned and coming through the exhaust that there's a constant bluish/white cloud of exhaust. It was actually driveable before but now it's not. Now I'm forced to pull the head and replace the gasket.
I should have trusted my instinct on this.
i love this guy.