bushwhacker Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Is any of the additive stuff to seal a head leak any good? I have a slight leak between the head and block at the back of a 200tdi. I have nipped it doing the head gasket a few weeks ago and need a quick fix if possible. There is no oil in the water at this stage. Can anyone recommend which is best? Or would it be better to wait and just strip it down? Thanks Quote
ciderman Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 I dont recommend doing it this way but Wynns radseal is good stuff , But the best way is to strip it down and repair it . Rad weld clogs other areas also Quote
nathan Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 I've used K-Seal a couple of times in the past. Does a really good job of a temporary repair. Quote
paintman Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Do it properly. Change the gasket. Don't forget to check the head is true & undamaged. The other way is to put the K-Seal in. Its one of the very few that actually work. Quote
2a-rich Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Do it properly. Change the gasket. Don't forget to check the head is true & undamaged.The other way is to put the K-Seal in. Its one of the very few that actually work. as above New gasget with lots of Silicon sealant ,DONT CUT Corners as it will come back & BITE you on the ASS !!!! Quote
Matt Neale Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 as above New gasget with lots of Silicon sealant ,DONT CUT Corners as it will come back & BITE you on the ASS !!!! Noooo! Sorry - but really not a good idea to use silicone sealant on a head gasket - it forms threads and blocks oilways! If done properly, the head gasket should be fitted dry - no form of sealant required. Matt Quote
simonr Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Listen to Matt - he's right! Holts 'wonder weld' works pretty well - and lasts a long time too. I fixed a cracked block with it and it lasted 50k! Likewise K-Seal is pretty good. Avoid most of the other 'rad weld' type things, they just block other stuff up. Although you will probably have to do the job properly eventually, any of the above are fine as a temporary fix. There's nothing quite as demoralising than doing a job and finding out you have to do it again. A small breathing space is very welcome! Si Quote
Discovan300tdi Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 K seal works , a bit expensive but it saved me having to do the head gasket on my old rover 200 just before I px'ed it Quote
bushwhacker Posted December 30, 2008 Author Posted December 30, 2008 Big thank's for the feed back guy's. I just might try the K-Seal for now but I will take the head off later. I will let you's know how it goes. Thanks Quote
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