General Tech Good at troubleshooting? Have a non-specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here. IF YOUR QUESTION IS SPECIFIC TO A CERTAIN MODEL, IT DOES NOT GO IN THIS SECTION.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Head gasket/Block sealers

Old Apr 13, 2011 | 9:58 PM
  #1  
Wired Wrong's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default Head gasket/Block sealers

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
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:30 PM
  #2  
old dog's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 0
From:
Default Wow !

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 .
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:35 PM
  #3  
Wired Wrong's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default

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
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 9:44 PM
  #4  
MDTAHOE's Avatar
Super Moderator
Professional Mechanic
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,950
Likes: 5
From: Bowie, MD
Default

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.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 9:54 PM
  #5  
Wired Wrong's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default

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
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2011 | 9:50 PM
  #6  
RKTECT's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:10 PM
  #7  
Wired Wrong's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default

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.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dads Toy
Tahoe & Suburban
9
Oct 21, 2011 6:54 AM
fuelman
Tahoe & Suburban
2
Oct 20, 2009 10:03 PM
gulfcoastjoe
General Tech
0
May 4, 2008 12:38 PM
Stirgen
General Tech
2
Jan 5, 2008 11:03 PM
Stirgen
S-10 & Blazer
2
Jan 4, 2008 10:51 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 7:29 AM.