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09-16-2006, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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Unless you really love the car sell it for a grand and walk away from it.
AND I wouldn't drive it...let the person that buys it do that. Not only will they know its a problem BUT if it breaks down on the way home you don't have to tow it to a mechanic.
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09-16-2006, 09:03 PM | #3 |
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That happened to a van someone I know used to drive. I don't know how to fix it though, they just sold it and bought a new one.
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09-16-2006, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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1. Yes. Find a better price or you and a friend do it yourself. When you buy your new car(s), keep this one as a backup. Having something to drive in case of emergency is worth alot more than what you will get in trade.
2. Not safe/ good at all. you will more than likely compound the problem by ignoring or "quick-fixing" it. |
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09-16-2006, 09:04 PM | #5 |
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How bad is it leaking? I use a combination of Bars Leak (with the rat turds) and the Gunk aluminized stop leak. Use the Bars Leak first and wait a few days then use the Gunk. I had a large leak in my heater core last year and this stopped it. You can keep driving it and adding water/ antifreeze forever. (Or at least until you forget to add it)
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09-17-2006, 06:28 AM | #7 |
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the only vehicles I have experienced with a blown head gasket were diesel trucks..and even after they were repaired there were still ongoing problems..
I never had leaks though.. the engine would just run super hot and the reservoir overflow plastic container would have boiling water in it!! |
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09-17-2006, 07:04 AM | #8 |
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dont use the bars-leak..go to the drug store get a product called plumbers-glass drain and flush your system..then follow instructions..i think just water and the p-glass let the motor run for said time then drain and let set 24 hrs. refill with coolant and drive the bitch..it will seal the head-gasket....
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09-17-2006, 07:12 AM | #9 |
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Boog is right. It's actually called waterglass. I think it's real name is sodium silicate. You won't find it at an auto parts store, because it's basicaly illegal to use ( if you're a car dealer). The stuff is super soluble in water, but you have to be careful with it. Once the water dries, it forms a seal as strong as any epoxy you've ever seen, viola! no more head gasket leak. It will work for quite a while, but you will be done with the car if and when the seal pops again.
BTW The reason you don't see a leak is because you motor is drinking it and spitting it out your tailpipe. Stand by your exhaust and see if you smell antifreeze. Last edited by brorth; 09-17-2006 at 07:18 AM.. |
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09-17-2006, 07:39 AM | #11 |
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Hmmm? As far as driving it, if you have it full of coolant and drive it short distances and watch the heat gauge, you should be ok. If it gets to hot, you will likely warp the heads. As far as product, hands down, the best out there is a product called Blue Devil Engine & cooling sealant. They get $49-$59 for a quart, but it works in 95% of the vehicles if people follow directions, pull the thermostat and run it free flow. With my job, I am a lot like a pharmaceutical rep only in the auto parts business. I have pallets of crap showing up at times at my house full of various product and a case of this stuff was one of them. I gave two quarts to a mechanic buddy and he put one in a Honda and one in a Saab and it healed both of them. Hell, if you were around here, I would give you a quart. Give that stuff a try, follow the directions and it should take care of it for you. Good Luck. Greg
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