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Old April 13th, 2011, 9:58 PM
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Hey folks do these products work? IE Steel Seal, Dura Seal,Irontite,Thermagasket. Just to name a few. There ads say they permanently repair head gasket leaks,cracked heads and blocks. Lets hear it. Thanks
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a big hell no if it sound's to good to be true it is !save you time and money on snake oil and fix the problem right .i have used most over the last 30 year's and just threw the money out the window .
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Thanks,Old Dog that's why I was asking.trying to fix up an old 94 voyager and can't put $800.00 into it.Looking for a cheap fix.LOL
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I have actually seen Blue Devil head gasket sealer work on 2 different trucks.The coolant was being burn on them. I also have seen Bars leak Aluminum sealer stop a old Toyota from mixing oil and coolant. I would have never believed it if I had not seen it.
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Originally Posted by MDTAHOE
I have actually seen Blue Devil head gasket sealer work on 2 different trucks.The coolant was being burn on them. I also have seen Bars leak Aluminum sealer stop a old Toyota from mixing oil and coolant. I would have never believed it if I had not seen it.
Do you know how long it lasted? thanks
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Hey Wired Wrong,
Did you ever try any of these sealers? Did it work? I have a 2001 Suburban with a head gasket leak, both external and internal. The shop I go to put in some GM Sealer Tablets but I don't know if or how long they'll last. I don't have the $$$ to replace the motor. Would like know what you found out.
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RKTECT,No I never tried any of those products. The Van I was going to use it on was in worse shape than I thought so I never bought any.Good Luck.
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