i am looking for a temporary fix........I would at least like to be able to drive the car to a repair shop, or if I can, get some more miles out of it before I have to have the head repaired.......the product is called "block seal", and it says it stops radiator leaks, and also engine leaks......it says to drain your cooling system and put it in the radiator........is this type of product worth trying??
2006-09-13 14:17:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
IF IT IS NOT REAL BAD IT MIGHT HELP BUT THIS STUFF IS NOT THAT GREAT MOST OF THE TIME WHEN YOU CRACK A HEAD YOU NEED TO REPLACE IT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS OUT OF IT IF YOU DONT IF YOU NEED A WAY TO GET TO THE SHOP YOU CAN TRY IT BUT IT MAY TAKE 2 CANS OF IT FIX IT AS SOON AS YOU CAN DO NOT USE JB WELD ON THE HEAD IT WONT WORK IT ONLY SEALS ONE SIDE THIS STUFF WILL NOT HURT THE RADIATOR OR THE HEATER CORE BUT IT MAY NOT FIX YOUR HEAD EITHER ALL YOU CAN DO IS TRY IT AND SEE
2006-09-13 14:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
NO!
NNOOOOOO!
Block Seal and everything like it is a waste of money. It won't help at all. It could plug up your radiator and heater core, Do it and I promise you'll pay later.
remove the thermostat and re-assemble.
Fill radiator/reservoir with water.
Drain water from oil pan.
Top off with oil if necessary.
Remove coolant cap and replace to first step only, to prevent pressure from building in the system.
Drive to repair shop ( if the engine begins to make a knocking noise turn it off immeadiately and call tow truck.)
DRIVE NICE AND EASY USING NO MORE THAN 1/2 THROTTLE.
That is the best a man can do.
These guidelines are subject to Murphy's law and a healthy dose of common sense should be
applied in all arising situations, but that oughta get ya there.
2006-09-13 14:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen them work in the past - for the short term - and I do mean short. It depends on how badly the crack is. There usually is no charge for someones opinion. Put the product in, run it for a few minutes, making sure to keep close eye on your temperature Gage. If the vehicle starts to overheat, shut it off immediately and have it towed. If you see free flowing fluid from around the leak, also stop immediately and have towed to the shop. Your biggest problem here is that the antifreeze, which is leaking, is the only cooling mechanism for the engine. If the coolant escapes too quickly the engine will overheat. It only takes a minute for the engine to get so hot, the components will seize. (They will heat weld themselves together) If you don't have a visible temperature Gage, you can also look for white smoke, or metal to metal type noise coming from vehicle. I don't suggest the metal to metal. If it starts to make any unusual noises, shut it down immediately. If you think a head replacement is costly - compare it to an engine swing. (replacing one engine for another)
2006-09-13 14:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by dspell2x2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Block seal will not help at all. That type of product is used to fix very small leaks in radiators. Just bite the bullet and have the car towed to a garage.
2006-09-13 14:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by wild_stangs57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your poor man's fix will most likely cost you more in the long run, with a plugged heater core and other issues that will result from using the stop leak products. Take the car to a mechanic and let him flush your system and then repair the leak. Good luck.
2016-03-27 00:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW. That is a tough one to answer honestly. I had a radiator leak in an Oldsmobile that I had and it worked O.K. However, when I tried it in my Ford , it didn't work. The only thing that I can say is try it and see what happens.
2006-09-13 14:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just tow the car to the repair shop.
Those seals will stay in the car and plug your oil filter. I wouldnt recommend using any kind of sealant in your engine.
2006-09-13 14:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by hocky_06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you will succeed in clogging the radiator and heater core with this stuff. Both expensive to fix. I would bite the bullet and replace the head.
2006-09-13 14:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works occasionally but usually just blocks the radiator and causes more problems.There is no substitute for fixing it properly.You cant use antifreeze with it in either.
2006-09-13 14:38:07 · answer #9 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , but do it exactly like the directions say.
I've had the same problem. If u do it right it will last 3-6 months. Depends how bad the problem really is .. Wont hurt to try?
2006-09-13 14:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by J.M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋